It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic took a severe toll on many people in many ways.

For some, the domino effect was disastrous: Lower-income workers were furloughed and are now struggling with the unemployment system. Bills keep rolling in, including the one for the roof over their head.

What once may have seemed like a back-burner issue has come to the forefront: Affordable housing in Central Florida.

Spectrum News 13’s Molly Duerig, our affordable housing expert and Report for America reporter, goes in depth with on this week’s Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite.

She not only addresses the economic impacts of affordable housing but also the psychological impacts as well.

IN THIS EPISODE

Molly Duerig’s Twitter: @mollyduerig

ABOUT THE SHOW

Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don’t capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.