Podcasts about Child poverty

The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our political editor, Pippa Crerar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The Chief Children's Commissioner says we're still dropping the ball in providing some of the basics for our young people. The Government's Child and Youth Strategy report shows improvements in attendance, smoking, drinking, and offending rates. However material hardship, immunisations, food insecurity, and avoidable hospitalisations have all worsened. Claire Achmad told Mike Hosking she wants the Government to put a bigger focus on children. She says around half of children live in benefit dependent households, which doesn't provide enough for children to thrive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(00:38) What do the latest child poverty statistics say?(01:49) What was JRF's reaction to the stats?(03:09) Can we see an impact from Scottish Child Payment?(06:09) How do we achieve the 2030 targets from here?(09:24) Modelling of options to meet 2030 targets(12:57) What about cost?(19:27) How might UK Government proposed benefits changes impact poverty levels?(23:30) How will the changes impact Scotland's finances?(25:41) What happens in Scotland if the work capability assessment is replaced by the PIP assessment?(28:20) What's next for child poverty analysis at the FAI and JRF?

In this week's Pod Bites, Callum Morrissey , a 15-year-old Welsh Youth Parliament member of Clwyd West and young ambassador for the Food Foundation, discusses the Youth Parliament's efforts to tackle child poverty in Wales.Click here for the Food Foundation Manifesto and here to sign up for the newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 2 of the Ponsonby and Massie Podcast interview with the First Minister, John Swinney In his most in-depth and revealing interview since becoming Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney joins Bernard Ponsoby and Alex Massie:FEAR FOR SURVIVAL OF THE SNP* On Humza Yousaf resigning after the collapse of the Bute House agreement "If I go back to that period, which was really, really difficult, I feared for the stability of the government, I feared actually for the survival of the SNP, to be honest. I thought things were in such a bad place." COLLEAGUE CRIED WHEN HE SAID HE'D STAND* Recalling a colleague who shared his concerns "I said, well, I'm thinking about it [standing for First Minister] and they burst into tears". CREDITS BLAIR GOVERNMENT ON CHILD POVERTY * Swinney gives credit to Labour on Child Poverty "the achievements of the Blair Brown government, the first decade of this century really made an impact on eroding levels of child poverty in our society".DEFINES HIS RELIGIOUS FAITH* In a discussion about faith, the First Minister was asked "what does Jesus Christ mean to you personally?". He answered "the love of others, the love and service of others. That's what my Christian faith means to me..... I'd be perfectly happy to talk about that. I don't opt to go on to a podium to do so."MAKES NO APOLOGIES ON FAMILY JOINING OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENTS* On taking his family to official events "sometimes there's a bit of a hullabaloo about taking members of your family to particular occasions. I make no apology for it because if I didn't do that, I'd hardly see them." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Government is currently preparing a child poverty strategy, and hoping to emulate the success of the last Labour government, which lifted over half a million children out of poverty over its first five years. This ambition is needed too, because unless action is taken, poverty rates are expected to rise over the course of the parliament. But Britain in the mid-2020s is very different to the late-1990s – a new approach will be needed to lift children out of poverty over the next decade. What reduced child poverty in the late-1990s and 2000s, and to what extent can that approach be repeated today? What is the role of work, housing, and social security in lifting families above the poverty line? How much might it cost to deliver a successful child poverty strategy? And what are the costs of not doing so?

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/20/25, we talk with members of the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council about their recommendations for reducing child poverty in NYS.

Advocates for children are calling for urgent action as new data shows child poverty rates have stalled, and the government has missed all three of its targets. Stats NZ figures released this morning show hundreds of thousands of kids were living below the poverty line last year - and there was no improvement from the year before. Lauren Crimp reports.

Figures released show 156,000 children living in material hardship in 2024, up from 144,000 the year before. That's almost 13.5 percent of Aotearoa's children. Measures of material hardship include having to go without fruit and veges because of the cost, putting off doctors visits and being unable to afford heating. 208,000 children were considered to be in poverty after housing costs had been paid - that's also up from the previous year. Minister for Child Poverty Reduction Louise Upston spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions. Annual figures to June show no real change since 2018, despite a cross-party commitment to halve the rate by 2028. More than 143,000 children are estimated to be living in material hardship. But Minister Louise Upston says a growing economy will start to help. "For some families, the cost of living is still affecting them. The OCR drop yesterday - it takes a while for that to flow through and for families to really feel it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Child Poverty Reduction Minister attributes stagnant progress to tough economic conditions. Annual figures to June show no real change since 2018, despite a cross-party commitment to halve the rate by 2028. More than 143,000 children are estimated to be living in material hardship. But Minister Louise Upston says a growing economy will start to help. "For some families, the cost of living is still affecting them. The OCR drop yesterday - it takes a while for that to flow through and for families to really feel it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know why the Government has failed to meet all of its child poverty targets? The overarching reason I'm talking about here. Because this is really complex and there are all sorts of reasons why kids end-up living in poverty and why politicians, generally, fail to fix the problem. So the main reason why nothing seems to be achieved in this area. Why do you think that is? It's because of us. Those of us who aren't living in poverty and aren't one of those invisible people who feature in these latest stats which show we're going nowhere on this front. We're the reason. Because, if we're honest, we don't really give a damn. Unless we're in that boat, we don't really care as much as we might think we do. If we did, we'd be demanding to know at election time what politicians are going to actually do for the 156,000 Kiwi kids living in hardship. They're the latest numbers. If we really cared, we'd be grilling politicians on how they're going to get them out of hardship. But we don't. Every piece of policy we look at it and want to know what's in it for us. We listen to the Prime Minister's state of the nation speech, and we don't flinch when we realise that he hasn't mentioned child poverty once. There was nothing in there about child poverty. There's a lot of talk about fixing the economy —as there should be— but, as the Children's Commissioner is saying today, kids can't wait while the Government tries to fix the economy and action is needed now. She's right. But it won't happen because we're not demanding that it happens. Although, depending where people are on the political spectrum, some will be hearing this news today and some might be ripping into the government for not doing enough and others will be ripping into parents for not doing enough. One of the most depressing examples recently of how we don't actually care about kids in poverty is the debate over the school lunches programme. Because, every time it comes up, there's no shortage of people banging on about it being the responsibility of parents to make sure their kids are fed and why should us taxpayers pay for their kids to eat lunch? It's depressing because what someone is saying when they say that, is it's the kids fault that they've got no-hoper parents. In fact, that always seems to be the assumption, doesn't it? A kid goes hungry because they've got hopeless parents. Just like a kid who goes to school without shoes has got hopeless parents. A kid who gets bronchitis every winter because they live in a freezing house. Bloody parents. And, as long as the majority of people think like that, nothing's going to change. And, as long as the majority of people think like that, politicians know that they won't be grilled by voters wanting to know how they're going to get kids out of poverty and governments will know that they won't be taken to task for not meeting child poverty reduction targets. Sure, the coalition is feeling a bit of heat about it today with headlines and the usual talking heads out there saying they can do and should so better. But, after today, the government —in fact, every politician— knows that most people will be back to focusing on themselves, getting on with their weekend and not giving a damn about those 156,000 kids that, apparently, are growing up in the best country in the world. And I'll include myself as one of the guilty parties in all of this too. Well semi-guilty. You won't hear me saying that a cruddy school lunch programme is okay because it should be those no-hoper parents feeding those kids, not us taxpayers. You won't hear me saying that. Ever. But where I am guilty is that I've never asked a politician what they're going to do for child poverty. I'm just as capable as the next person of turning a blind eye to all this. Because, you know, gotta get on with life. Can't take on all the world's problems. And maybe it'll sort itself out. Thing is, though, child poverty won't sort itself out. Criticising parents or punishing parents won't sort it out. And politicians certainly won't sort it out - because they know that, deep down, we don't actually care whether they do or not. It's a terrible thing to say. But that's where I think the problem lies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by Matt Doocey and Duncan Webb to delve into some of the topics listeners are most interested in. They mark the anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake, which occurred 14 years ago tomorrow. Rangiora's after-hours clinic is still not underway, but some certainty has been gained after the Waimakariri District Council has offered to bankroll the project. Child poverty statistics have not shifted – is this a problem governments can't solve? And what do they make about the Chinese Navy sightings in the Pacific? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been no change to child poverty in the last year. That's according to data released yesterday by stats NZ which shows 17.7% of all children are in poverty. That's based on household income after housing costs have been paid. Save the Children NZ's Advocacy and Research Director Jacqui Southey says we need to start looking at how we can build more affordable homes and lifting incomes for sole parent families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon caught lying in the house, Chris Bishop tries to cover his boss's arse and it doesn't end wellThe Government has missed its targets for reducing child poverty which is bad, but what is worse is that in the middle of last year they watered down the results they would see as successful...and they still missed themWinston Peters is causing some raised eyebrows around parliament at the moment voting with Labour and the Greens at different times today. Is this just NZ First being honest actors and if the idea is good they'll support...or a message to the PM to watch himself once Seymour becomes his deputy=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Could a simple cash transfer program hold the key to reducing child poverty? In this episode of Pediatric Meltdown, host Dr. Lia Gaggino chats with pediatrician and advocate, Dr. Brittney Tayler, about an innovative program called Rx Kids. Together, they explore how cash transfers can improve child health and well-being, especially in communities facing deep poverty. Dr. Tayler shares her firsthand experience in Flint, Michigan, detailing the transformation she's witnessed through the Rx Kids program. From addressing housing issues to boosting educational outcomes, this episode uncovers the impact that a single initiative can have. Connect with the importance of advocacy and how one person can drive significant change, leaving a lasting impression on the entire community.[00:00 - 05:07] From Pediatrics to Advocacy: Dr. Tayler's JourneyFind out how an accidental advocacy led to Dr. Tayler's increased involvement in health policy.Understand the significance of Dr. Tayler's meeting with a senator, and the impact it had on health legislation.Learn about the challenges of navigating advocacy as a medical professional.Appreciate the support Dr. Tayler received from experienced mentors to sharpen her advocacy skills.[05:07 - 12:32] Understanding Poverty's Impact on Child HealthExplore the key aspects of poverty affecting child health, including housing and food security.Recognize the critical role of parents' stress levels in influencing children's well-being.Explore the widespread effects of poverty on all domains of health and life.Analyze how poverty can deeply affect educational outcomes and opportunities for children.[12:32 - 21:07] Rx Kids: Transforming Communities Through Direct Cash TransfersThe transition from expanded child tax credit to the creation of Rx Kids.Discover the pivotal role of expanded child tax credits in reducing child poverty during the pandemic.How small studies and data informed the large-scale development of Rx Kids.Discover the impactful results seen so far in communities participating in direct cash transfer programs.[21:07 - 30:21] Pioneering Change and Empowering CommunitiesUnderstand why Flint, Michigan, became the perfect place to pilot the Rx Kids program.Uncover the logistical aspects and eligibility criteria of the Rx Kids cash transfer program.The importance of dignity, trust, and community-wide benefits in program implementation.Future aspirations: how Rx Kids aims to expand and sustain its impact in Flint and beyond.[30:22 - 35:21] TakeAwaysConnect with Dr. Brittney TaylerFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/RxKidsUSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rxkidsus/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rx-kids/Resources mentioned in the show:https://rxkids.org/about/communities/flint/Chevy in the Hole by Kelsey Ronan https://www.amazon.com/Chevy-Hole-Novel-Kelsey-Ronan/dp/125080390X Luke Shaefer PhD

Feb. 3, 2025 - Assembly Children and Families Committee Chair Andrew Hevesi, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for building on the governor's proposals addressing child poverty and child care access.

Our Kids in the North, a new series from The Northern Agenda, launched with a focus on the big societal problem that you can't escape if you're talking about children in the North of England: poverty. In the second episode of our podcast, Rob Parsons talks about a part of the country that has so much going for it, but where the high rates of poverty are holding back the potential of tens of thousands of young people. Nearly one in three child are living in poverty in the North East - but local leaders are now taking action themselves to give the region's children a better chance. Speaking to child poverty campaigners, entrepreneurs, top politicians, and charities who are helping reduce the effects of poverty, The Northern Agenda paints a concerning picture of the scale of the problem in the North East, but also highlights the determination of local leaders and communities to find innovative solutions to this pressing social issue. Rob Parsons speaks to: ⬆️ Kim McGuinness, the new mayor of the North East, about how she plans to tackle the root causes of poverty as well as helping families deal with the short term impacts. ⬆️ Paul Lindley, the Yorkshire-born founder of Ella's Kitchen, about why as a society we need to be switching our attention to our young people and take a much more entrepreneurial approach to finding the solutions that work. ⬆️ Sophie Balmer, a 21-year-old child poverty campaigner from Newcastle, about when she first realised she wanted to speak up on behalf of young people like her. ⬆️ Beth Major, chief executive of local charity The Junction, about the "multi-bank" that provides people struggling in the Tees Valley with surplus goods from companies and businesses, including clothes and hygiene products The Northern Agenda: Our Kids in the North is a Reach Studio production, presented by Rob Parsons with contributions from Annie Gouk. The podcast is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan. 10, 2025 - Efforts to fight child poverty in New York are getting attention right now, so we're checking in with Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn to discuss recommendations on lifting kids out of poverty and the governor's proposed child tax credit expansion.

The Northern Agenda presents Our Kids In The North - a special series of episodes looking at what it's like to be a young person in the North of England. Over six episodes Rob Parsons and data journalist Annie Gouk will be exploring topics like the state of Northern schools, the early years of children in our region, why there are so many young people in care in the North and the options available to pupils after they leave school. There are 3.3 million people under the age of 18 in Northern England - and in this series we talk to articulate young people from places like Liverpool, Newcastle and Blackpool as well as the experts and political leaders who've made it their mission to improve their lives. But with one in three children in the North living below the poverty line - and the rate much higher in some areas - you can't talk about young people without first looking at the impact child poverty is having on our region. Rob speaks to two young people about how poverty is ruining the potential of countless lives across the region as well as a leading expert and medic at a Northern hospital which sees the effects of poverty every day. You can see Save The Children's Potential Not Poverty video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ5YXVenQAc Child of the North is a joint project between Health Equity North and the N8 Research Partnership offering a research and policy-based programme fighting for a fairer future for children wherever they grow up. Read more about it here: https://www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/child-of-the-north/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National will put more children into poverty with their benefit sanctions Why did Nicole McKee want her comments on the gun registry stricken from the public record? And why don't the leaders of this coalition government care she tried to do it? Damien Grant is okay with not voting in an electorate he is not a part of, but not on a roll he is not a part of Pat Newman pulls no punches when he describes how this government is messing with the education system ================================= Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ ================================= Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ Follow us on Bluesky Pat @patbrittenden.bsky.social Chewie @chewienz.bsky.social Emily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.social Magenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Jan. 6, 2025 - Assemblymember Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, talks about recommendations from the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council and how they might begin to get implemented in 2025.

The APS school board takes one tiny (yet controversial) step towards reality. The challenge of embracing a population decline for the government education system. More MLG misdirection on child poverty. RGF continues to call out the Gov.'s lies.  A bill on the verge of being signed by President Biden will accelerate Social Security's demise. Paul and Wally then review some of the top events of 2024 in terms of their impact on public policy both nationally and in the State of New Mexico. Merry Christmas and Happy and Prosperous New Year! 

Three years ago, the state passed the Child Poverty Reduction Act to cut cutting New York's child poverty rates in half by 2031. The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council recently released a series of recommendations that includes the expansion of public assistance benefits and the Empire State Child Credit. Kate Breslin of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy and a member of the Council discuss their recommendations with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The latest Child Poverty Report Card for Nova Scotia show's the steepest increase in child poverty rates in a generation: Provincially, nearly 24% of children live in poverty.Locally, that number can soar from over 30% to a staggering 66%.Lesley Frank, the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Food, Health, and Social Justice at Acadia University, reflects on this perennial problem for Nova Scotia..

Nov. 27, 2024 - This fall the state Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council has put together a list of recommendations intended to cut child poverty in half. We talk about the problem of child poverty and the path forward with Kate Breslin, president and CEO of the Schuyler Center for Analysis and a member of the council.

A new report paints a troubling picture of child and family poverty across Canada. We hear more about that and why the authors are calling on all federal parties to act to address it now. Then host Rachel Cave speaks with Dr. Sarah Gander she's the clinical lead for New Brunswick Social Pediatrics. The group takes an interprofessional, community-based approach to care for children and their families.

The Government's released a new child and youth strategy, with a focus on supporting children and their families in the first 2000 days. It aims to lift 17,000 children out of material hardship by 2027. 2000 days is just over five years. Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking the Government needs to focus its efforts – if they attempt too many things, they won't achieve anything. She says this is a plan to work across government ministers' departments to get things done. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct. 31, 2024 - Sen. Andrew Gounardes, a Brooklyn Democrat, wants to get creative with federal and state resources by doling out an $1,800 cash payment for families on Medicaid who have a child.

Sign up to our live event: https://ifs.org.uk/events/ifs-zooms-live-how-make-your-first-budget-successCurrently, around 4.3 million children - that's around 30% of all kids - are living in relative poverty. Since 2010 that figure has risen by over 700,000 and the new government has made tackling child poverty one of its key policy objectives, with a cross-government strategy due to be published in 2025. In today's episode, we'll explore the factors contributing to this increase in child poverty, including changes to the benefits system, housing challenges, and the broader economic context. We'll look at the long-run impacts that child poverty has and examine the potential policy options available to reduce child poverty.To do that, Carl is joined by Tom Waters and Christine Farquharson.Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membershipFind out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest Kids Count Report from the Annie E Casey Foundation paints a picture of what life is like for children in Mississippi.Then, blood donations are in high demand in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Plus, States in the South are not enforcing new Title IX changes from the Biden Administration that would have increased LGBTQ+ protections in schools. Advocates are pushing back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast Rory discusess the issues of rising deprivation and homelessness amongst Ireland's children, with Tanya Ward, Director of the Children's Rights Alliance. The number in children experiencing enforced deprivation has increased from 200,000 to 257000 between 2021 and 2023, while the number of children homeless with their families has increased by 87% since 2021, yet we have billions in Budget Surplus. We discuss how the lifting of the eviction ban resulted in an increase in children and families in homelessness and the on-going cost of living crisis for families, the failure of government to implement targeted measures, and the public support for new initiatives from free school books to school meals. We highlight the need to continue to hold the ambition and hope to end child poverty and child and family homelessness. Support Rory and Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/111983961

Advice to the Government around child poverty has been made public.  According to Treasury, the target set by the previous government is ‘no longer realistically achievable'.  Top officials say is would cost three billion dollars to get back on track.  Child Poverty Reduction Minister Louise Upston tells Mike Hosking the current government are “going to do something different”.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Child poverty in the US has tripled in just a few years. Clearly this must be unrelated to the billions of dollars of support for Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, or the fact that the US will now be spending a whopping $1.6bn on anti-China propaganda, because that's what people are really struggling without... Meanwhile, several large strikes are popping off, not least of all one at Boeing where more than 30,000 machinists are sick and tired of corporate profits over safety and worker benefit.    leecamp.net artkillingapathy.com

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Carmel Sepuloni is accusing the government of lacking morals, after it was revealed they have discreetly softened the targets for children in poverty. Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

One child poverty advocate is shocked the government has discreetly softened the target for children in poverty. Child Poverty Action Group head Sarita Divis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Child Poverty Report - released alongside Budget 2024 - shows an increase to the targeted percentage for all three measures of child poverty. Social Development Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

He has suspended seven MPs for backing an amendment to abolish the two-child benefit cap

Assassination attempts, conspiracy theories and a MAGA Prince Harry costume. How can Hannah and Mickey cram all the drama of the US election into one BT? Well, they give it their best shot, no pun intended.  And for Sexism of the Week, Mickey's been on the Zoom with journalist, broadcaster and author Terri White. Terri's podcast series, Finding Britain's Ghost Children, quite rightly scooped a whole load of awards and she has continued to bang the drum on how appalling the UK is when it comes to child poverty – 30% of our kids live below the breadline. One huge driver of this is the two-child cap, which Labour has not pledged to scrap. Terri tells Mick why it needs to go immediately if not sooner, talks about the devastating effects it's having, and explains why it's very much a feminist issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show' with Charles Coleman Jr. who is sitting in for Jonathan Capehart this weekend: from fawning over Donald Trump at his 78th birthday party, to giving him a hero's welcome on Capitol Hill, just steps away from where he incited an insurrection, Congressional Republicans make it clear it's Trump's party now. We'll discuss that with Congressman Robert Garcia, plus how Congress will react to the Supreme Court's controversial decision on gun bump stocks. Then, the feud that made Milwaukee famous. The city's mayor claps back in a new interview, after Donald Trump reportedly calls the host city of the Republican convention "horrible." And what could be the last hope for justice for the survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre ended as the Oklahoma State Supreme Court dismissed their lawsuit for reparations. The attorney for those survivors, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will explain what could come next. All that and more on “The Saturday Show” with guest host Charles Coleman Jr.

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Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance, discusses its latest child poverty report.

A long-awaited report on how women born in the 1950s were affected by increases to their retirement age - the so-called WASPI women, which stands for women against state pension inequality - has been published today. It recommends compensation and says the Department for Work and Pensions failed to adequately inform the women affected. Emma Barnett hears from Steve Webb, former pensions minister from 2010 to 2015, when changes to pension ages were accelerated, and to Frances Neil, a WASPI coordinator in Essex.Dr Jen Gunter is a gynaecologist and author based in California, with a huge global following, known for calling out products marketed to women which claim to address their neglected health issues but have no evidence base and could be harmful. In her latest book, simply called Blood, she tackles the menstrual cycle and myths ancient and modern associated with it. Jen joins Emma in studio.John Lennon told them that ‘girls don't play guitar', but these four girls from 1960s Liverpool were determined to prove him wrong. Mary, Sylvia, Valerie and Pamela formed Britain's first female rock'n'roll band The Liverbirds, and went on to tour stadiums across Europe, record two hit albums and play with the Kinks, Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry – all in the space of five years. Emma talks to the two surviving members of the band about their incredible story.Figures out today show that 4.3 million children in the UK are living in poverty. Emma speaks to Sara Ogilvie, Policy Director at Child Poverty Action Group and to Jo, a lone parent living in Greater Manchester with a 14-year-old son and on a low income.

For nearly a decade, Flint, Michigan has been synonymous with the lead and water crisis that put the city on the map. But Flint is resilient. Abdul reflects on the central role of poverty in all that Flint experienced. Then he speaks with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who uncovered the water crisis, and Prof. Luke Shaefer, an anti-poverty researcher, about their new “Rx Kids” program to provide cash to pregnant moms to solve poverty in Flint. If you're interested in earning CME credit for listening to America Dissected, share more about your needs at AmericaDissectedCME.com.

On this day after Thanksgiving, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations: With the "dream" of an ever-brighter economic future now stymied, David Leonhardt, senior writer for The New York Times who writes The Morning, The Times's flagship daily newsletter and author of Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream (Random House, 2023), traces its history and offers a path to reclaiming it for future generations. Through the story of three North Philadelphia children and drawing on his research, Nikhil Goyal, sociologist and policymaker who served as senior policy advisor on education and children for Chairman Senator Bernie Sanders on the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and Committee on the Budget and the author of Live to See the Day: Coming of Age in American Poverty (Metropolitan Books, 2023), shows how poverty limits the lives of U.S. children and offers policy solutions. Jessica Gould, education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, recounts one family's year-long battle with New York City's Department of Education to help their child receive the specialized instruction required while growing up with dyslexia. Naomi Klein, activist, professor of climate justice at the University of British Columbia, and the author of Shock Doctrine, No Logo, and her latest Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2023), writes about her identity being confused with Naomi Wolf's and how that reflects larger societal trends. Mo Rocca, host of the podcast Mobituaries, a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and a frequent panelist on NPR's hit weekly quiz show Wait, Wait…Don't Tell Me!, talks about the new season of Mobituaries, the "death" of the mid-Atlantic accent, and things he wishes would go away. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity; the original web versions are available here: What Happened to the American Dream? (Oct 24, 2023) Child Poverty and How to End It (Sept 26, 2023) The Struggle to Get Proper Instruction for Students with Dyslexia in New York City (Oct 23, 2023) Navigating the 'Mirror World' (Sept 12, 2023) Mo Rocca's "Mobituaries" (Oct 27, 2023) 

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In episode 1547, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun, Matt Lieb, to discuss… Neo Nazis DO NOT WANT TO LOOK LIKE AN EMBARRASSMENT, The Expanded Child Tax Credit Cut Child Poverty By More Than Half, Lauren Boebert Reportedly Exorcised From Beetlejuice Performance and more! Inside the Neo-Nazi Trial of 'Boneface', the Man They Think Made Them Look Bad Neo-Nazis Are Shocked a Guy Called 'BoneFace' Isn't Who They Thought He Was Child tax credit enhancement fails to make it into federal spending bill The child poverty rate fell by nearly half in 2021 as enhanced child tax credit sent billions of dollars to families Poverty rate jumps in 2022 after end of enhanced child tax credit The Child Tax Credit Was a Little Too Subtle Child Poverty Rates Doubled in 2022 After GOP, Joe Manchin Allowed Child Tax Credit to Expire Scoop: Manchin's red lines Left Behind: The One-Third of Children in Families Who Earn Too Little to Get the Full Child Tax Credit Who killed the expanded child tax credit? 1 in 3 want expanded child tax credits to be made permanent: poll Lauren Boebert Reportedly Exorcised From Beetlejuice Performance Broadway's “Beetlejuice” a naughtier, louder take on Tim Burton film | Review LISTEN: Ben Franklin by Snail MailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.