From Hopelessness to Hope, featuring Newt Gingrich by Sonny Perdue published on 2019-12-04T22:05:08Z This week, Secretary Perdue sits down with three different guests who all believe in the transformational power of work – but all have experienced it from different vantage points. First he hears from Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, who was Speaker when the 1996 Welfare Reform was passed with bipartisan support from the House, Senate and President Clinton. He then hears from Jo Ann Mattson, who is Executive Director of The Light House, an organization whose mission is to help people rebuild their lives by providing shelter and services to empower them as they transition from homelessness to employment, housing, and self-sufficiency. Finally, he hears from Jeremy Cox, who is a student of Jo Ann's program, training in the Light House Bistro. Formerly incarcerated, then homeless, Jeremy has made a choice to change his life. Comment by Stephanie Shank 1 I also agree that it is working poor who have resentment against those who are purposely avoiding work. 2019-12-06T18:55:45Z Comment by Stephanie Shank 1 Thank you for this broadcast. I totally agree that some people think that its clever to figure out a way to not work. 2019-12-06T18:54:23Z Comment by Melonie Hall My first time listening! I really enjoyed it! Keep up the great work! 2019-12-06T15:00:03Z