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    Explore "family benefits" with insightful episodes like "Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids? (Ep. 475 Update)" and "475. Why Does the Richest Country in the World Have So Many Poor Kids?" from podcasts like ""Freakonomics Radio" and "Freakonomics Radio"" and more!

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    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?

    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.