From Rags to Reality: David Wagner's Insights on Poverty

from People Of Distinction · host Al Cole

Ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about poverty? Join us as we delve into David Wagner's revealing book, Ordinary People, Americans Falling In and Out of Poverty. This episode explores the poignant stories of 19th-century almshouse residents, the surprising parallels with today's economic struggles, and why the real question is why history keeps repeating itself.

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