Barely Getting By, Pt2

Barely Getting By, Pt2

March 19, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

This episode explores the issue of the working poor in the United States and its impact on children.

In a country as wealthy as the United States, “working poor” should be a contradiction in terms. But tens of millions of Americans fall into that category, affecting a growing population of children. 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.

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