Mechele Dickerson on Why the Middle Class Was Built—and How It’s Being Broken

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Mechele Dickerson discusses the historical development of the middle class in America and the factors contributing to its decline.

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com The middle class in America didn’t just happen—it was built through government policies after World War II. In this episode, law professor Mechele Dickerson explains how things like affordable housing, stable jobs, and access to education helped create a strong middle class—and why those same supports have weakened over time. She breaks down why it’s harder today to afford basic t...

People in this episode

Host: Will

Guest: Mechele Dickerson

Topics covered

• middle class
• government policies
• affordable housing
• education access
• economic stability

Keywords

• middle class
• government policies
• affordable housing
• education
• economic decline

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Organizations: Faithful Politics Podcast

Places: America

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