Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond

In Evicted, Matthew Desmond examines the devastating impact of housing instability on low-income families in Milwaukee, revealing the human toll of eviction and the exploitative housing market. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Desmond follows the lives of landlords and tenants, highlighting the systemic inequalities that perpetuate poverty. This episode explores Desmond’s powerful analysis of the housing crisis, offering a sobering look at the intersection of housing, poverty, and policy in America.