The Affordability Crisis: Listener Conversation with Matt Johns

About this episode

Matt Johns shares his experiences navigating the affordability crisis while supporting his family in Michigan.

Matt is a college grad in his mid-40s living in Michigan. He discusses his employment journey from Michigan State to his current job working with Hillsdale College. Matt is now trying to make a living with a girlfriend, two kids and a full-time job while feeling the same constraints many Americans are feeling in terms of making ends meet in today's economy. Here's his story. Like the show? Shoot me a text with your thoughts Support the show

People in this episode

Host: Brian Groesser

Guest: Matt Johns

Topics covered

• affordability crisis
• employment journey
• family life
• economic constraints
• personal story

Keywords

• affordability crisis
• employment
• Michigan
• family
• economy
• college graduate
• personal finance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan State, Hillsdale College

Places: Michigan

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