A Word: Eviction Restriction Showdown

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4.6 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 August 2021

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Millions of Americans have faced eviction during the economic crunch sparked by the COVID crisis. After a high pressure campaign by progressives including former HUD Secretary Julian Castro, the Biden administration extended the eviction moratorium this week. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson talks with Castro about the eviction crisis, and why progressives are demanding stronger presidential action on issues like housing and voting rights. Guest: Julian Castro is a former San Antonio Mayor, US Housing Secretary and presidential candidate. He’s also the host of the Our America podcast. Podcast production by Jasmine Ellis and Ahyiana Angel You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for just $1 for your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.0	This is a word, a podcast from Slate.
0:34.0	I'm your host, Jason Johnson.
0:36.4	Millions of Americans, crushed by the economic fall out of the COVID crisis,
0:40.5	also face the threat of eviction.
0:42.9	This week, the Biden administration extended the eviction moratorium
0:46.4	after months of protests, pressure, and pleading from advocates
0:50.2	like former HUD Secretary, William Castro.
0:53.0	The consequences of our policy decisions like this
0:56.1	are bigger than just where somebody sleeps from one night to the next.
1:00.0	Julien Castro on solving the eviction crisis and more coming up on a word.
1:04.2	With me, Jason Johnson, stay with us.
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