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Matthew Desmond

In the first episode of this season, Matthew Desmond shares his insights on what it takes to make it in America. He provides an overview of how the government has dealt with poverty throughout the years and highlights what could be done better within the social security and healthcare systems. Matthew also touches on the housing market, minimum wage and artificial intelligence.

Matthew Desmond

25m 48s

In the first episode of this season, Matthew Desmond shares his insights on what it takes to make it in America. He provides an overview of how the government has dealt with poverty throughout the years and highlights what could be done better within the social security and healthcare systems. Matthew also touches on the housing market, minimum wage and artificial intelligence.

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    Matthew Desmond Promo Clip

    S6 E3 - 47s

    Matthew Desmond underlines the root causes of poverty in the United States and argues that we need to pay stricter attention to those benefiting from it.

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