Nickel and Dimed

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by Barbara Ehrenreich · 2001

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America is a nonfiction book in which Barbara Ehrenreich works undercover in low-wage jobs to investigate the realities facing working-poor Americans. It examines the effects of welfare reform and the difficulty of surviving on minimum-wage employment.

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1 episode featuring Nickel and Dimed

DarkHorse Podcast
Steinem’s legacy tests feminism against biology and merit
The episode asks whether feminism can pursue reproductive autonomy and equal opportunity without abandoning biological reality or consistent standards.
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 42m

1 episode featuring Nickel and Dimed

Steinem’s legacy tests feminism against biology and merit