Tangle PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: My actual views on class and class politics in America.
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Dec 20, 2024 Explore the tangled web of class politics and personal narratives. The speaker candidly shares their working-class upbringing and contrasts it with a more affluent suburban life. Reflecting on formative years filled with financial struggles, they highlight themes of hard work and independence. Insights into the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on their journalism career reveal class dynamics in America. Join a conversation that promises to delve deeper into the complexities of social stratification and how it shapes political perspectives.
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Isaac Saul's Upbringing
- Isaac Saul was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in a working-class environment.
- His family experienced financial hardship during the 2008 crisis, leading to the sale of their home and his parents' divorce.
Formative Experiences
- During high school, Saul witnessed the struggles of friends and family with financial hardship, addiction, and the opioid crisis.
- He worked various jobs and spent summers in West Texas, where he learned the value of manual labor.
Early Career and Tangle
- After college, Saul worked at The Huffington Post and later joined Ashton Kutcher's media company.
- He started Tangle in 2019 while living in Brooklyn with his girlfriend, who later became his wife.