Podcast: How Will the Economic Downturn Affect Poverty? Can Today's Safety Net Cope?

This podcast discusses the findings of an analysis, which:

• examines the impact of recent recessions on poverty and deep poverty (incomes below half of the poverty line);
• discusses recent changes in the safety net that could weaken its ability to address the increase in need during this downturn; and
• outlines steps Congress can take as part of an upcoming economic recovery package to stave off large increases in severe poverty and hardship.