This episode explores what it takes to run for office and the role of public officials in ending poverty. Interviewees include Bakari Burns, MPH, MBA (City Council Member, Orlando, FL), Elizabeth Talbott, MBA (City Council Member, Waterford, CA), and Nilesh Kalyanaraman, MD (County Health Officer, Baltimore, MD).

Poverty Policy Podcast

Episode 7: Public Office

Poverty and homelessness are the result of failed policy decisions. Each month, join a staff member from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council as they talk to expert guests to explore the connection between structural and social policy issues and poverty. If you're curious about how to help the 40 million people living under the poverty line and the millions more harmed by poverty policies, this podcast is for you.

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Poverty Policy Podcast