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“An excellent podcast I’m eager to listen to”
Mustnaglover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“Great episode but it would helpful to research the options, if any, to get people off welfare. We have many families that are generational. welfare as described in the book Random Family written by Andrian Nicole LeBlanc.”
Tio JibJab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/23
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“Informative and engaging. A must-listen for any U.S. taxpayer.”
AJM08AZ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/23
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“I love how well researched Season 6 is. It provides a very data-driven look into perverse incentives that apply to for-profit organizations.
My only gripe is that the research horsepower wasn’t split in half to investigate viable alternatives or organizations and policies that are working and...”Read full review »
BRs are for big kids via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/23
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“Excellent and eye-opening podcast. Unfortunately, I am not sure that I am convinced by the narrators conclusion that Democrats do not support this industry…”
Chicago Teacher! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/23
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“Absolutely phenomenal show in the most frustrating way. I love the deep dive into complex programs that people love to hate but have no real understanding of the underlying complexity.”
Jlieberman92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/23
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“I find it jarring that the show advertises alcohol delivery services, when alcoholism and other kinds of substance addiction are a major cause/symptom of poverty. I also found it strange that the host, in season 6, shines a spotlight on the fact that the former director of a private welfare...”Read full review »
Tmmrrfffhhhg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“I’m glad that this show helped expose the manipulative nature of the gig economy and apps like Uber and Doordash. I truly fear a future where an algorithm decides your fate as an employee. The term “independent contractor” is abused in the gig economy to mislead and manipulate workers. I hope...”Read full review »
Jimny Longfellow Washington via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/23
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“Wow. This is one of the most informative podcasts to which I’ve listened. It explores the politics behind “welfare to work” public policies and how politicians and private companies use the working poor as “inventory” to exploit and demonize while taking advantage of the perverse incentives of...”Read full review »
JaySeeCue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/23
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“This is an extraordinary podcast. Deeply researched, beautifully put together, filled with little known but vital information about the intersections of public policy, political economy, and the ways corporate power and ideology capture the political process — with disastrous consequences for not...”Read full review »
Mwalimu_B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/23
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“Is this a new genre for podcasting? The depth of this coverage combines real people’s stories, US History, and business. Should be required listening for anyone who reads Zinn’s People’s History of the US.”
sales 2.0 guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/23
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“For people experiencing poverty in America this an amazingly humanizing journey that actually lays out the facts of how poor people pay with their lives to just exist.
Toil dread and expiration are what the working poor know and these stories are a reminder of how easily we could save each other.”
Rickworm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“Thank you for this fantastic journalism. We have been fed so many lies about what the U.S. is… you shed much needed light on these subjects and I’m very grateful.”
bdro603 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
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“No one is making the kind of podcast that Krissy Clark and her team is making with The Uncertain Hour. This is the kind of in depth reporting that makes podcasts so great! Krissy and her team are experts at breaking complex topics down into easily digestible bits. Everyone needs to listen to this...”Read full review »
BusSchool79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“I have been a fan of The Uncertain Hour since season 1, but season 6 is my all time favorite season! As someone who has spent decades working to support people living in poverty I find The Uncertain Hour’s reporting really illuminating regarding why so many anti-poverty programs don’t actually...”Read full review »
MollyMoons5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/23
“I love this show so much. No podcast breaks down policies that directly affect poor and vulnerable populations better.”
EAKEANE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“The work on this show is A Plus. The reporting connects the dots in fascinating ways that run deep and wide. I was just listening and felt so hopeful that reporting as good as this holds the promise to improve the world, or at least America. Hats off!”
R Clarren via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/23
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“My newest fave!!!
Seriously feel like I’ve been missing out!
Love the chicken information I’ve gained
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Keep up the great work !”
Evan's Mama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/23
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“This is by far the best, most insightful podcast I’ve listened to on the “real” drivers behind public welfare and gig work economies and often perverse incentives. Just listened to Episode 5 and was struck by the conversation about Donna Shalala’s sense that we wouldnt fix welfare until we fixed...”Read full review »
NPRRULES via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“So far, I’ve made it through the first two episodes of season 6. The series is very informative, but it seems to adopt a “welfare rights” position. These episodes discuss the bureaucracy and compliance efforts for welfare administration in the Milwaukee area. When discussing the cost of...”Read full review »
Consdemo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/23
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“This podcast turns what could be a boring story about government policy into a gripping whodunnit that will make your blood boil!”
HelkiF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/23
“In a time where I can relate I hear privileged yet the system that “helps”doesnt help in any meaningful way and then makes you run around in circles despite people still thinking your privileged. Until you’re in these shoes you don’t have a clue how awful this developed country of all the...”Read full review »
EllenpdxGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
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“Highly recommend this podcast. Great info on labor economics.”
Ken Black_TX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/22
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“Gives you good ideas to look into further.”
JessMB727112 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/22
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“When discussing the history of servants vs. artisans, the series makes a significant error of omission by not distinguishing “servants” from slaves. Slaves have often been referred to as servants, so many do not know the subtle distinction between these terms and might lump them together, leading...”Read full review »
nicsc3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/22
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“Currently on the second episode of the entrepreneurship/ independent contracting set, and it has got all of my attention and just is entirely engaging and makes me want to keep listening.”
Shipley1 (Idk who has my name) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/22
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“I’m genuinely surprised that this podcast isn’t more well known. It is the most balanced, fascinating educational podcast I have ever listened to. I just wish there were more episodes!”
AlliKat777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/21
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“Deep dives into the untold stories of situations we all think we know about”
podcastfam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/21
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“Ever wonder how regulations get made or how to apply for welfare or how gig workers can make a living? Real life stories of people and the government.”
Yarschk via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
09/22/21
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“Pretty biased and looking for hooks to discredit rather than discuss.
When the facts don’t fit she discredits people. Sad
I wish the podcast would “Follow the facts” - and so for listeners, pass on this one.”
moving on-missu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/21
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“Great fact based reporting.”
Bahamuteos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/21
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“Love this show”
Moonlight Out via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/21
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“Good concept yet falls to the usual woke journalistic tropes. Just disappointed”
dkaman- via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/21
“I can’t wait for another season. I’ve listened, and relistened, to all the current seasons.”
Pilotindave via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/21
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“"Employment" and where we are heading: Very revealing -- and disturbing. Good luck America. I'm long retired and feel incredibly fortunate to have lived in a time and personal situation of relatively good employment opportunity and stability. I wonder if I would be able to survive in...”Read full review »
tjm39+ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/21
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“Love being enlightened. Highly recommend. And go back to listen to past seasons.”
ataxguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/21
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“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this podcast—it’s all been great, including the latest season.”
Chuy90023 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/21
“I loved listening to this podcast heard about it through reveal when they did a rebroadcast of the minor leagues pay. Initially I thought it was great until I listened to the first episode of season five and I started to cringe when the host starts to recount how labor and employment began in...”Read full review »
Reeeseee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/21
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“This the the future (and present state!) of work ya’ll. Great reporting. Great production. So very very relevant.”
hostthemost via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/21
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“This season’s episodes on working in the US has given me so much more respect for the people who do physical labor everyday in order to make our lives more convenient. It’s so informative and everyone who works ought to give it a listen.”
Lettabjork via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/21
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“The right to speedy trials are at the core of this problem. Trials that take decades outrageous; if the trial is in employee’s favor if the companies will file bankruptcy. The franchise companies Will get off Scott free I’ve never admit guilt. It’s sad that nothing will come of it after decades...”Read full review »
Thanks4AllTheFish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/21
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“Great historical insight”
LDamesin via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
03/11/21
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“Great series on temp-worker-ization of America... Got hooked from the first episode!”
42pigeonry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“Show is put together well and Casters good voices and presentation. The topic is way off base for what they say it is about. Interesting dive into lousy jobs with lousy pay. However, their have always been jobs like that environment and pay. Nothing new or different and they even mention these...”Read full review »
papahuff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/21
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“A very interesting listen. Professional, and engaging.”
Count Kunt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/05/21
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“Great series on outsourced labor. Very enlightening.”
Kahuku68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/21
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“Just when I was saying journalism is dead, this gave me hope. Well researched, produced and hosted. Thank you!!”
Maria Chirstina via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/21
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“The subject of outsourced labor, when misused, is such a disturbing practice. Ms. Clark and her team present this issue in a manner that should give everyone a reason to pause and reassess how we, as a society, treat every worker in our economy. I have to wonder what the cost would be, to we...”Read full review »
Marvin072560 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/21
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“Another strong piece from the marketplace team. Does have an npr tilt on how things are framed ( see framing of entitlements) but that doesn't make it any less engrossing and worth while.
Would like it if it could be a pinch more introspective at moments (the choice to use the word...”Read full review »
TV113 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/21
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