What if the American Dream isn't dead — but the story we've been told about it is wrong?That's the starting point for Christopher Rivers, a former Army engineer, U.S. diplomat, corporate strategist, and two-time legislative candidate. His book, You Shouldn't Have to Kill to Get Ahead, grows from a rare vantage point: working-class roots, service in combat zones and embassies, and 9,000 doors knocked in local politics.In this conversation, Rivers connects the dots between old policy decisions, today's economic realities, and the culture-war battles that keep us distracted. He argues that the real crisis isn't just political — it's a crisis of belonging — and that rebuilding connection is the most practical leadership strategy we have.Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to explore why hard-working people feel stuck, how systems actually shape opportunity, and what any of us can actually do about it — whether in America or anywhere the old dream is fading.Explore belonging and opportunity at https://kajmasterclass.com.#KAJMasterclass #KAJConversations