Ours Was the Shining Future (with David Leonhardt)
Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
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The Evolution of Capitalism and its Impact on Life Expectancy
This chapter analyzes the decline of life expectancy in the United States compared to other high-income countries since the 1980s, exploring the shift towards a more unequal and less regulated form of capitalism. It delves into historical eras of democratic capitalism, economic changes in the late 1970s, the transformation of corporate behavior, challenges in advocating for economic equality, media coverage of the economy, and the state of American society in 2024. The conversation emphasizes the need for the Democratic Party to reconnect with working-class voters and address economic issues more effectively.
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