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Mario Small on Networks and Urban Poverty

Episode #52: Mario Small on Networks and Urban Poverty

April 6, 2026
GuestsMario Small

Mario Small examines how networks shape opportunity in ways we often overlook, from chance encounters to institutional ties. He discusses why acquaintances can matter more than close friends and how organizations quietly structure access to jobs, resources, and support.

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