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>I haven't listened to/read the piece, does he go into how these people survive?

A portion of it is government benefits, but he attributes the majority of it to being taken care of by girlfriends, family members, etc.



> being taken care of by girlfriends, family members, etc.

I have a lot of sympathy but at some point you have the draw the line between someone needing help and a leech.




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