About this episode

This episode explores the dramatic increase in income inequality and its relation to various societal conditions.

We consider the dramatic increase in income inequality—now at levels that preceded the Great Depression—and how this wealth gap relates to a host of conditions, from personal illness to incarceration. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

People in this episode

Host: David Freudberg

Topics covered

• income inequality
• wealth gap
• personal illness
• incarceration
• socioeconomic conditions

Keywords

• income inequality
• wealth gap
• Great Depression
• personal illness
• incarceration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR, PRX, GBH Boston

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