The Bethlehem Project: America's affordability squeeze
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The Bethlehem Project: America's affordability squeeze

An affordability crisis is sweeping through the US. High prices of food, rents and healthcare are forcing Americans to cut back on necessities. This comes as President Donald Trump’s administration is curbing government support. Sonja Hutson visits Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding Lehigh Valley, and learns how residents are trying to make ends meet.


Mentioned in this podcast:

‘Scraping for crumbs’: Americans squeezed by affordability crisis

Inside Trump’s America


Swamp Notes: The Bethlehem Project is produced by Sonja Hutson and Henry Larson, and edited by Marc Filippino. The show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Our Executive Producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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