In this episode of the “Utterly Moderate Podcast,” Alison Dagnes interviews Mark Robert Rank and Lawrence Eppard, who have written a new book titled, “Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty.” Their discussion focuses on the myths and realities of American poverty.
*[The “Utterly Moderate Podcast” is hosted and produced by Alison Dagnes and Lawrence Eppard. Click here for a full list of episodes.]
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