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Where does debt come from? How does it get so out of hand? And why is it such a difficult topic to discuss? On South Carolina Public Radio's InDebted, host Scott Morgan explores the issue of debt in t... more
FAQs about InDebted:How many episodes does InDebted have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
April 19, 2023Episode 8: The 36% SolutionSouth Carolina’s debt situation is bad. But all is not lost. In this episode of InDebted, we wrap up the series with a look at what some of South Carolina’s greatest thinkers, lawmakers, and lenders are doing to address the Palmetto State’s ecosystem of debt....more27minPlay
April 12, 2023Episode 7: Eat The RichYou do not need to be poor to get caught in the cycle of debt. On this episode of InDebted, a look at how even those with good credit and successful businesses can fall victim to predators and end up in financial trouble....more30minPlay
April 05, 2023Episode 6: The Sick and The DebtFor many South Carolinians, large medical expenses can change their lives completely. In fact, the Palmetto State currently has one of the highest levels of uninsured of any state. On this episode of InDebted, we look at medical debt in South Carolina and the very high cost of falling ill....more24minPlay
March 29, 2023Episode 5: Debt as a Public Health HazardIn parts of South Carolina, residents without access to traditional financial institutions have to rely on alternative services such as payday loans, rent-to-own services, and auto title loans. On this episode of InDebted, we hear from the unbanked and underbanked, and learn why some economic experts view debt as a public health crisis....more27minPlay
March 22, 2023Episode 4: The InsidersDriven by the fear of insufficient funds or unexpected life events, payday borrowers are forced to pay the loan fees before they pay basic living expenses. In this episode of InDebted, Scott Morgan takes in inside look at the short-term lender business....more32minPlay
March 15, 2023Episode 3: BarnwellBarnwell County, SC is a place of timeless beauty, but for many residents it’s also a place with no future for growth or work. On the third episode of InDebted, we explore how a lack of opportunities passed down through generations is the backdrop for one of the worst places for debt in the United States and how for many the only way to get ahead is to go somewhere else....more32minPlay
March 08, 2023Episode 2: Degrees of DebtFor decades, a college education was the “golden ticket” to the American Dream. On this episode of InDebted, host Scott Morgan looks at student loan debt in SC, especially how it disproportionately affects African American students....more29minPlay
March 01, 2023Episode 1: Let's Get Into DebtAccording to research by the Urban Institute, South Carolina has some of the worst personal debt numbers per capita in the country. On the series premiere of InDebted, we begin our dive into the factors that have led to this with the way many people first experience debt: credit cards. A look at the impact of these little pieces of plastic, credit scores, and why the consumer debt numbers in the Palmetto State may not exist for the reasons you expect....more31minPlay
FAQs about InDebted:How many episodes does InDebted have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.