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Matthew Desmond
Sociologist and Pulitzer Prize winner
Matthew Desmond is a sociologist and professor at Harvard University. He is known for his work on poverty and inequality. Desmond's book, 'Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City', won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2017.
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Made In AmericaOn the MediaApr 7, 202350:47Guest'Poverty, By America' argues America profits by keeping people poorNPR's Book of the DayMar 27, 20239:16GuestA 40 Acre PromiseOn the MediaAug 13, 202150:05HostCan Eviction Moratoriums Stop The Bleeding?On the MediaMar 18, 202014:18HostThe Scarlet E, Part III: Tenants and LandlordsOn the MediaJun 21, 201950:31GuestIntroducing: The Scarlet EOn the MediaJun 6, 201950:38GuestThis Is AmericaOn the MediaMay 11, 201851:03Guest"Busted" #5: Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: Poverty in America EditionOn the MediaJan 17, 201722:59HostInside The New York Times Book Review: ‘A Mother’s Reckoning’The Book ReviewFeb 26, 201634:32Guest