Amy Goldstein

Amy Goldstein, an insightful journalist and author of ‘Janesville: An American Story’, shares her experiences covering the closure of a GM plant in Janesville, Wisconsin. She discusses the profound impact on the local community, detailing personal stories of families facing job loss and the challenging transition away from the middle class. Goldstein also examines the mixed effectiveness of job retraining initiatives and emphasizes the emotional significance of manufacturing in American life, offering a compelling look at resilience amid economic change.