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The Forgotten Man

A New History of the Great Depression
Book • 2007
In 'The Forgotten Man,' Amity Shlaes offers a striking reinterpretation of the Great Depression by shifting the focus from the New Deal to the moving stories of individual Americans who endured the era.

The book explores the brave leadership and perseverance of common people, such as the Schechters, a family of butchers in Brooklyn, and Bill W., the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Shlaes also examines the failures of Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt in understanding the prosperity of the 1920s and the long-lasting impact of their policies.

The book argues that the real question about the Depression is why it lasted so long, rather than whether Roosevelt ended it with World War II.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Balaji Srinivasan
in the context of criticisms of FDR's economic policies.
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Jonah Goldberg
, noting a disagreement with its framing but praising the book overall.
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Michael Munger
when discussing the Great Depression and industrial policy.
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Eli Lake
when discussing the concept of the 'forgotten man', which he believes Trump got from her.
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Abe Greenwald
as a classic book highlighting the impact of FDR's New Deal policies.
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John Papola
in the context of FDR's admiration for Mussolini's fascism.
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Ben Shapiro
in relation to the concept of the 'Forgotten Man'.
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John Podhoretz
in the context of Andrew Cuomo's actions during the pandemic, comparing them to FDR's actions as described by Amity Schlaes.
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Amity Shlaes
while discussing the Great Depression and the role of government intervention.
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James Altucher
for insights into the Great Depression.
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Roy Sebag
as a book highlighting the importance of focusing on the future for human happiness.
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Ben Shapiro
when discussing the Great Depression and government interventions.
Ep. 1002 - Biden Speaks!
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Don Wildman
as the author of 'The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression'.
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