In today's Poverty Minute, Sean Spence highlights pressing issues faced by low-income families across the United States. In Ohio, renters are challenged by high housing costs, needing a substantial hourly wage to afford basic accommodation. In Florida, the ongoing insurance crisis is hitting the poorest counties the hardest, leaving families vulnerable.

The episode also sheds light on the rising homelessness issue, despite measures like Kentucky's criminalization of street camping. States like Wisconsin and New York reveal gaps in tackling the problem effectively, with rural and urban areas both witnessing an increase in homelessness.

Further compounding poverty is the reduction in SNAP assistance, drastically affecting food security in the nation's poorest regions. Internet affordability remains a significant barrier as discount programs face uncertain futures. The episode concludes with a discussion on the challenges within the foster care system and the struggles faced by veterans, who continue to experience homelessness despite available housing programs.