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State of the Working Poor

New Census data released in September 2014 shows that not much has changed in the last decade for Cleveland's poor. About one in three Clevelanders lives in poverty. And many more are toiling away at jobs, but still struggling to stay afloat. We take a closer look at the working poor and talk with those who are trying to help out. Join the conversation, right here on 90.3.

David Shipler, author, The Working Poor
Brian Bull, ideastream reporter
Amy Hanauer, executive director, Policy Matters Ohio
Melissa Sirak, director of emergency assistance, Catholic Charities of the Cleveland Diocese
Natasha Wynn, profiled in ideastream report on The Working Poor