475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids?
475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids?  
Podcast: Freakonomics Radio
Published On: Thu Sep 16 2021
Description: Among O.E.C.D. nations, the U.S. has one of the highest rates of child poverty. How can that be? To find out, Stephen Dubner speaks with a Republican senator, a Democratic mayor, and a large cast of econo-nerds. Along the way, we hear some surprisingly good news: Washington is finally ready to attack the problem head-on.