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The United States is the richest country on earth, yet has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. One in seven Americans live below the poverty line, a line which hasn't shifted over the last fifty years, despite the efforts of successive governments and extensive relief programs. Why is there so much scarcity in this land of dollars? In Poverty, by America, acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond examines the nature of American poverty today and the stories we tell ourselves about it.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Evicted by Matthew Desmond, read by Dion Graham. Arleen spends nearly all her money on rent but is kicked out with her kids in Milwaukee's coldest winter for years. Doreen's home is so filthy her family call it 'the rat hole'. Lamar, a wheelchair-bound ex-soldier, tries to work his way out of debt for his boys. Scott, a nurse turned addict, lives in a gutted-out trailer.

In this rousing conversation, Pulitzer-winning sociologist Matthew Desmond talks about his new listen, Poverty, by America. He discusses with Audible Editor Alanna ways in which the United States has the resources to end poverty in America—but hasn’t done it yet—and he outlines how we can all fight against systemic oppression.

"Why Don't You Just Call the Cops?" is from the October 03, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Matthew Desmond and Andrew V. Papachristos and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"The Eviction Economy" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Matthew Desmond and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.