QL12: The Dr. Thomas Shapiro Interview
Description
In this episode author and professor of law Dr. Thomas Shapiro discusses his book, Toxic Inequality: How America’s Wealth Gap Destroys Mobility, Deepens the Racial Divide, and Threatens Our Future
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Summary
Episode Length
Topics Covered
12
References Made
30
Topics Discussed
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on his motivation to research inequality
In part 1 Dr. Shapiro discusses his background and explains his motivation for researching and writing about inequality and race as a white male
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on the responses he receives
In part 2 Dr. Shapiro discusses the typical responses he receives from other white people when he presents his work on inequality and race
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on racism
In part 3 Dr. Shapiro defines the word racism as it is used within the context of his book Toxic Inequality
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on inequality
In part 4 Dr. Shapiro defines the word inequality as it is used within the context of his book Toxic Inequality
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on relationships and wealth
In part 5 Dr. Shapiro discusses a subject of his study who jokingly wished for a millionaire to rescue her from her financial woes and the effects this mentality has on the formation of stable relationships and the development of household wealth
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on the recession
In part 6 Dr. Shapiro discusses the extent to which mortgage holders received compensatory aid from the government when bailouts were being disbursed to mortgage companies and investment banks
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on education
In part 7 Dr. Shapiro discusses how some states penalize recipients of public assistance who save a portion of their income for their children’s education
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on minimum wage
In part 8 Dr. Shapiro discusses the effects that an increased minimum wage can have on struggling families as well as the macro economy
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on retirement
In part 9 Dr. Shapiro provides policy suggestions for public savings/retirement plans for low wage workers
Dr. Thomas Shapiro on college educated households
In part 10 Dr. Shapiro discusses why black college educated households are more likely to support their parents compared to white households
Dr. Shapiro on reparations
In part 11 Dr. Shapiro discusses reparations for black Americans who descend from the practice of slavery in the United States
Dr. Shapiro on the inequality trend
In part 12 Dr. Shapiro discusses the emergence of discussions on inequality and why the topic has become prevalent in economic/political discussions
References/resources mentioned
Dr. Shapiro
Black Wealth / White Wealth: A New Perspective on Racial Inequality
Family Self Sufficiency Program
Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
Frank
Host
Alison Ackerman
Cindy Breslin
Patricia Arora
Toxic Inequality: How America’s Wealth Gap Destroys Mobility, Deepens the Racial Divide, and
Threatens Our Future
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