The decline of the American middle class is a major topic in politics, and a recent study shows middle-income Americans are now the minority. Our guest discusses the trends that led to the decline, and what the new data says about our country’s future. We also explore what Christmas cards tell us about our history, and look at a new bill to make defrauding the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) a felony.
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New Bill Would Make Defrauding WEDC Felony
A new bill is circulating at the State Capital. Republican Representative Samantha Kerkman’s bill would make it a felony to make.. fraud against the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp….. a felony.
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American History Through Christmas Cards
Christmas cards are a nice holiday tradition, but they are also a reflection of the times in which they were made and sent.
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American Middle Class No Longer The Majority
A recent study by the Pew Research Center shows that after four decades of decline, middle class Americans are no longer the majority. Our guest explains the shifting meaning of middle class, and what this new data says about our country’s future.
Episode Credits
- Judith Siers-Poisson Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- KP Whaley Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Samantha Kerkman Guest
- James Slattery Guest
- Mechele Dickerson Guest
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