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KCET's "That Could Be Me" -- Middle-Class Homeless Families On the Rise
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Dan Carino
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Nov 14, 2009
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KCET's "That Could Be Me" -- Middle-Class Homeless Families On the Rise
Off-Ramp host John Rabe talks with Lisa Ling about her SoCal Connected piece on the growing number of middle-class families who've been made homeless by the financial crisis. Lisa is the sister of Laura Ling, who was held captive by North Korea.
Lisa Ling (right) is relieved to see her sister Laura arrive safely home after five months in North Korean custody.
Lisa Ling (right) is relieved to see her sister Laura arrive safely home after five months in North Korean custody.
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Off-Ramp host John Rabe talks with Lisa Ling about her SoCal Connected piece on the growing number of middle-class families who've been made homeless by the financial crisis. Lisa is the sister of Laura Ling, who was held captive by North Korea.

Off-Ramp host John Rabe talks with Lisa Ling about her SoCal Connected piece on the growing number of middle-class families who've been made homeless by the financial crisis. Lisa is the sister of Laura Ling, who was held captive by North Korea.

Programming note: Ling's "That Could be Me" series debuts on KCET on Thursday at 8PM. Follow the link at left for more information and airtimes.