Stat: 12 million: The number of Americans who use payday loans each year.
Story: Payday loans can help people facing an unexpected financial crunch—but can also bring unexpected problems. Ohio adopted an innovative new law to protect consumers who were being dragged into a cycle of debt by the very loans they thought would help them. We learn more from Nick Bourke, who directs Pew’s consumer finance work, and Pastor Carl Ruby, who saw the downside to the loans and helped lead the fight to change the law.
Housing in America: A Foundation in Montana
Housing in America: A Blueprint in Minneapolis
Housing in America: Pathways to Homeownership
Housing in America: Where Is Home?
Coming Soon: Housing in America
Bonus Episode: Reflections on Bridging Divides
Beyond Polarization: Finding a Way Forward
Beyond Polarization: Talking It Out
Beyond Polarization: Where Americans Agree
Beyond Polarization: Where We Are Today
Coming Soon: Beyond Polarization
Strengthening Democracy in America: For the People
Strengthening Democracy in America: Government in Action
Strengthening Democracy in America: Voice of the People
Strengthening Democracy in America: Making a Difference
Coming Soon: Strengthening Democracy in America
Event Rebroadcast: Reflections on America – Then and Now
Event Rebroadcast: In Conversation With Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Restoring Community: Celebrating Diversity
Restoring Community: Building Understanding
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