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The Invisible Americans
by The Invisible Americans
Our purposes here are to document the scourge of child poverty, the many ways it damages children and limits their possibilities, to make clear the immense irresponsibility of the world’s richest nation to tolerate basically the highest child poverty rates in the developed world, and to recommend what should be done about it.
Episodes
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How to get strategic to end the scourge of child poverty
For our last episode of season 5, we’re joined by Adam Green, a professor who wrote the introduction to Robert Sargent Shriver's posthumous memoir. The main focus of the conversation is Shriver’s work to end poverty in America, and what we can learn from it. In addition to telling us how the book...
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It Can Start With You: Three Guests Share How Their Ideas Sparked Real Change
From the Mississippi Delta to the State of New York to Wakanda, our guests today talk diapers, child care, and paying it forward. First up, Chelesa Presley shares she saw a need in her community and took steps to fill it by creating a diaper bank in Mississippi. The services have grown from just...
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Showcasing Ways to Show Up
Showcasing Ways to Show Up: Longitudinal storytelling, a million families connected to food resources, and a foster care dorm 20 years in the making In the third episode of this season, we start by talking with Emmy-nominated journalist Lauren Mucciolo about her 14-year project, Born Poor. She…
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Episode 502: Foster care, funds, and food: Four guests discuss their lives and work in these areas
Our episode today kicks off with writer Claudia Rowe. She talks about her in-depth examination of foster care and her book, Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care. She calls for deeper accountability and a deeper commitment to the young people the system is meant to serve.…
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Ep. 501 | New season, same reason
In the first episode of Season 5, Carol Jenkins returns as co-host and introduces us to her new partner, David Ambroz. David brings both personal and professional experience to the issue of poverty in this country, having been at times unhoused and in foster care. He now works to provide support...
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Visible, Compassionate Solutions
“It’s managing to trust. It’s not distrusting people in poverty and micromanaging them.” We bring you three inspiring interviews that focus on the action of creating real change for Invisible Americans: 1. Dr. James Farber talks about matching young people with job training to provide elder care…
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We Could Guarantee Success with Guaranteed Income
We open this episode with a clip of one of our previous guests, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, president of MomsRising, speaking at a 24-hour vigil at the U.S. Capitol with an aim of protecting Medicaid. Then Carol and our first guest host, David Ambroz, talk to Natalie Foster, president and cofounder…
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Going Far Together
We open with excerpts from Sen. Cory Booker’s 25-hour filibuster and Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s speech reintroducing the American Family Act—described as “an antidote to child poverty.” Our host Carol Jenkins speaks with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Mom’s Rising) and Fatima Goss Graves (National Women’s Law...
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$60 Billion is on the Line
We open with a clip of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking about how she’s been working with the state legislature to get cash back into the parents of young children – at the time when parenthood hits wallets the hardest. Then we feature a clip from December 2024. Carol spoke with New York…
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A 5-Year-Old Child with a Working Mother
In this episode, we take a look into what poverty actually looks like. We dive deep into Robin Hood's newly published poverty tracker with Chris Wimer, director of the Center on Poverty and Social Policy, Columbia University, and Chloe Sarnoff, Director of Policy Research at Robin Hood. Then we...
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Direct Cash | The Most Efficient Way to Deliver Aid
Carol Jenkins talks to Speaker of the New York City Council Adrienne Adams about the $1.5 million plan to provide unconditional cash support for expectant parents facing housing crisis. Then Carol and our first guest host of the season, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, talk to Executive Director of the…
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Elegantly Simple Solutions: More Cash For Families
"It's a solution that's elegantly simple." Jeff and Carol talk to Dr. Dave Chokshi, who served as the Former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, about how to actually get on track to reduce child poverty in half by 2032. He says there is an "elegantly…
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Dear foster kids: We’re going hyper-local to help you
In this episode, Jeff and Carol talk with two folks passionate about helping kids in foster care: friend of the show and former foster child David Ambroz and executive director of CASA-NYC Kerry Moles. They discuss ways that you can get involved in your community and help the children who are…
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Using the Arts as a Spotlight: The Care Economy and the Stories of the Unhoused
"It's the care that we give or the care that we lack. That's what's at the heart of everything." - Sarah Jones In this episode, Jeff and Carol talk with Ai-Jen Poo and Sarah Jones, who collaborate on a one-woman show about caregiving, emphasizing the need for paid leave, affordable childcare, and...
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Special Presentation | Hope for the Unhoused, presented by Roosevelt House
The Invisible Americans is proud to present this conversation held at Roosevelt House. "Roosevelt House is proud to present the Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, about the accomplishments and challenges of her first year in office, and the critical issues facing urban leaders nationwide. The…
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The Kids Are Not All Right: Teen Mental Health, Resilience Myths, and Food Insecurity
Note: this episode deals with discussions of suicide and depression. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or visit 988lifeline.org to get help and guidance. This week, Jeff and Carol talk with Jonnel...
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Kids Are Hungry, Working and Not Getting Credit
Jeff and Carol kick off Season 3 with an eye-opening look at the hidden crises facing kids and families today. Rachel Sabella from No Kid Hungry breaks down how food insecurity is getting worse in New York, where 85% of families say they can’t keep up with grocery prices. She shares why programs...
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In the Shadow of Slavery, Poverty Lurks | Disrupting Poverty EMPath Panel
In honor of the Fourth of July, we are proud to present this panel, originally recorded at the "Disrupting Poverty" conference hosted by EMPath in March 2024. Dr. Kathryn Edin, Dr. H. Luke Shaefer and Timothy Jon Nelson discuss the persistence of poverty in America, particularly in Appalachia…
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Proud to Support LGBTQIA+ Foster Youth | CASA-NYC Pride Panel
We're proud to present this Pride-centric panel presented by CASA-NYC on how we can all work to support LGBTQIA+ foster youth. The panel is hosted by Steven Baker, VP of development at Candle Media. Friend and guest of the podcast David Ambroz shares his story of homelessness and being a queer...
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Honoring Juneteenth | Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Dr. Ibram X Kendi Talk Racial Inequity
In this special episode of The Invisible Americans Podcast, we partnered with Kim Janey, president and CEO of Economic Mobility Pathways. Enjoy this special presentation of this conversation between Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Dr. Ibram X Kendi at their March "Disrupting Poverty" conference. As we...
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Are you an EMPath? Building Economic Mobility Pathways in Boston
In this episode, hosts Jeff and Carol talk to Kim Janey, former mayor of Boston and now president and CEO of EMPath. This Boston-based organization transforms people’s lives by helping them move out of poverty and to provide other institutions with the tools to systematically do the same. Then we...
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The Cost of Child Poverty: Direct Payment in a Time of Need
In this recording of our third live panel, presented with The Bridge Project at Roosevelt House, we discuss a simple, effective way of alleviating childhood poverty: direct cash payments. Listen in to an illuminating discussion between: Holly Fogle, founder of The Bridge Project Daniela…
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Resilience Isn't Enough | Cash Payments Make the Difference
In this episode of The Invisible Americans podcast, hosts Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins speak to Emi Nietfeld, who details her journey out of childhood poverty and warns against using success stories to deny help to others. Then they speak with Eboni Brown and Kaleen Daughtery, members of the...
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Child Tax Credit Updates | Food Insecurity in New Jersey
In this episode of The Invisible Americans podcast, hosts Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins ask Alex Coccia for updates on the expanded child tax credit and talk to the CEO of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Elizabeth McCarthy. For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the…
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The Flint Episode | with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Luke Schaefer
In today's episode, hosts Jeff and Carol talk with two people on the ground in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Luke Shaefer. Listen to Dr. Shaefer discuss his work on Episode 22. Together, Dr. Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Shaefer are directing Rx Kids, a program that gives cash to...
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Filling Gaps in Care with Crossroads4Hope and Growing Inclusivity with Rocksteady Farms
This episode of The Invisible Americans podcast explores efforts to support underserved communities facing poverty and health crises. Guests discuss the financial toll that cancer treatment can take and the critical role of nonprofit organizations in filling gaps. Amy Sutton of Crossroads4Hope...
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A Tale of Two Cities: Poverty in ATL and NYC | Hope Wollensack and Sophie Collyer Discuss
Our hosts speak first with Hope Wollensack in Atlanta. She discusses the $30 million fund called The GRO Fund that provides monthly cash assistance to mothers in need. This program is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of guaranteed income. Named "In Her Hands," the program aims to...
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Advocacy to Action: Solutions for Child Poverty
“The progress on that child tax credit is an incredible tribute to activism.” - Robert Gordon On this episode of “The Invisible Americans Podcast,” hosts Jeff and Carol talk to policy advisor Robert Green about the Biden Administration’s stance on the Child Tax Credit. Then they talk to Kristin...
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Episode 202: U.S. House Debate and Vote on CTC
Full debate and vote on HB 7024, which includes updates to the Child Tax Credit. Welcome to Season 2 of The Invisible Americans Podcast. The Invisible Americans Podcast is a non-profit communications organization. Its mission is to end child poverty. The podcast is hosted by Co-Presidents Jeff...
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro on the Wyden-Smith Tax Deal
Champion of children across the country, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) sits down with co-hosts Jeff and Carol to discuss the impending vote on the Wyden-Smith Tax Deal. The congresswoman shares her thoughts, her hopes for the future, and her intentions with this legislation. Welcome to Season 2 of…
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Child Poverty in America: Investing in Our Future With the CUNY Graduate Center
Tune into our final episode of season 1 with this panel event in conjunction with the CUNY Graduate Center. Experts Karen Sander, Carol Jenkins, Janet Gornick, Kathy Edin, Regina Baker, and Zachary Parolin explore early childhood education, labor market dynamics, and the profound physical and...
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LIVE: Child Poverty is Personal - Can You Hear Us?
Welcome to a special edition of "The Invisible Americans" podcast, where we dive deep into the critical issue of child poverty and explore transformative solutions. In this episode, we have the honor of hosting a keynote speaker and a panel of distinguished guests, each offering unique…
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"The Injustice of Place" Authors on Indexing Poverty in America
Hosts Jeff and Carol talk with the three authors of The Injustice of Place, published in 2023 by HarperCollins. Dr. Kathryn Edin, H. Luke Shaefer, and Timothy J. Nelson discuss their research and how they plan to light the way forward. "The unfolding revelation in The Injustice of Place is not...
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LIVE: Child Poverty is Personal | How Do We End It?
Join our hosts Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins for this recording of the live convening in partnership with The Roosevelt House. In support of nearly 13 million American children living in poverty, we invite you to listen to the first of three critical discussions about soaring rates of...
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Nikhil Goyla Tells Us How to End Poverty | Shrusti Amula on her Foundation Rise N Shine
Senior policy analyst Dr. Nikhil Goyla tells Carol and Jeff about his experience writing a book profiling three young boys growing up in poverty in Philadelphia. Then he offers what he sees as a path to poverty eradication. Then high school senior Shrusti Amula shares how she saw a gap in her...
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Jenique Jones on her Work at WhyHunger | David Ambroz on His Journey from the Foster Care to External Affairs
Our hosts talk to two people who are working to end hunger and poverty in the United States. First, Jenique Jones talks about her work with WhyHunger, an organization with a multifaceted approach to their mission of ending hunger. Then David Ambroz shares his personal story of childhood...
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Writer Jennifer Egan Describes Her Work in New York City | Ethan Goodey Shares How He Found a Home
Our hosts chat with two authors and their individual work on homelessness. First up, novelist Jennifer Egan talks about her work with the unhoused in New York and her time spent as a journalist covering this issue. Then, Ethan Goodey talks about his life as a teen experiencing homelessness, how…
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The CTC 6 on New Census Data | Full Press Conference
“Poverty for children in America is not some accident. It’s a policy choice.” -Sen. Cory Booker The so-called CTC 6 held a press conference today to discuss the staggering increase in levels of child poverty, due in large part to the withdrawal of the Expanded Child Tax Credit. The CTC 6: Rep.…
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Melanie Thompson on her Experience with Child Sex Trafficking | Megan Curran Updates Us On the Child Tax Credit
In this episode, we discuss child trafficking and child abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 800-843-5678. Please listen with care. Our hosts first talk to Melanie Thompson about her firsthand experience with child sex trafficking. She...
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Rural Mental Health with Jeff Winton | Escaping Poverty with Dapper Dan
In this episode, we discuss suicide. If you are having thoughts of self-harm, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at phone number 988. Please listen with care. First up, Jeff Winton shares the story of how his nephew's death inspired him to start Rural Minds, which provides mental health...
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Poverty in LGBTQIA+ & Military Families
In today’s episode, Jeff and Carol talk with Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women and Families, about LGBTQI+ families living in poverty. Then they talk to Abby Leibman, president of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger about food insecurity, particularly in the military.…
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Ideas on Ending Poverty | Senator Michael Bennet & Philanthropist Holly Fogle
In this episode, our hosts first talk with Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado. He hopes to reinstate the Expanded Child Tax Credit through his American Families Act. Then our hosts talk to Holly Fogle, who is doing the simple work of providing cash to those who need it most -- $1,000 a month for...
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"Assessing 25 Years of the CTC" Senate Hearing
We are pleased to bring you this special edition of The Invisible Americans podcast. On July 13, 2023, the Senate Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight met to discuss the Child Tax Credit and its impact over the last quarter century. Around the 44-minute mark, listen to an exchange between...
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Lifting Children Out of Poverty with Housing Stability and Child Tax Credits
In this episode, we talk to Kathy Haycox about how Habitat for Humanity works in New York City: "We're a simple mission with a very complex methodology for delivery it." The scope of what Habitat for Humanity does may surprise some listeners, and we discuss how this broad portfolio lifts families...
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Exploring Issues Unique to Immigrant Families and Incarcerated Families | Wendy Cervantes and Dr. Alethea Taylor
One in four children in this country is the child of an immigrant. Over 100,000 children in New York State have at least one incarcerated parent. In this episode, we discuss these two vulnerable populations with experts Wendy Cervantes of the Center for Law and Policy and Dr. Alethea Taylor of…
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Moving the Needle on Childhood Poverty in New York | Gov. Kathy Hochul and Kate Breslin, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
On today's podcast, we are pleased to present a recent press conference on child poverty by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and a conversation with Kate Breslin, head of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy. In her press conference, Gov. Kathy Hochul announces investments in childcare…
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Escaping Liberian Civil War Prepared Lucina Kayee for American Foster Care
Black. Queer. Muslim. Disabled. A political refugee from Liberia. In foster care at age 8 in Minnesota. Founder and Executive Director of Atlas of Blackness. Lucina Kayee certainly had the deck stacked against her, but she has taken this life experience and dedicated it to helping protect...
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Changing Perceptions on Social Security and Poverty Mortality
Social Security is a key anti-poverty policy in the U.S. that lifts millions of children out of poverty -- yet most of us think of it only as a retirement program. Also, did you know that poverty is a killer? Dr. Brady tells us how he found that poverty kills 10 times more people than homicide.…
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Eradicating Childhood Poverty with the Dads Caucus and Hearts of Gold | Rep. Dan Goldman & Deborah Koenigsberger
Everyone can do their part to eradicate childhood poverty. Dads need to champion policies related to supporting families, and anyone can contribute their time, treasure, or talent to help local nonprofits serving the unhoused. Our guests: Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) Deborah Koenigsberger,...
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Three Ways to Eradicate Child Poverty and Its Residual Effects with Kercena Dozier, Alissa Quart, and Dr. Rita Hamad
Lifting children out of poverty requires whole child, whole community, holistic policies. Our guests: Kercena Dozier, Executive Director of the Children's Defense Fund New York Alissa Quart, author and Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project Dr. Rita Hamad, social...
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Our purposes here are to document the scourge of child poverty, the many ways it damages children and limits their possibilities, to make clear the immense irresponsibility of the world’s richest nation to tolerate basically the highest child poverty rates in the developed world, and to recommend what should be done about it.
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