Curtis Blair and Nick Beam break down how the American Dream has changed — from one-income households and blue-collar stability to inflation, survival mode, and the pressure to keep up with a lifestyle that no longer reflects reality. They explore the fading middle class, the rise of entrepreneurship, and how consumerism, politics, and social media reshaped what “success in America” really means.

⏱️ Chapter Markers

01:00 – The American Dream: Then vs. Now

06:30 – Inflation, Survival Mode & The Death of the One-Income Household

12:00 – Consumerism, Opulence & The Lifestyle Trap

16:00 – Group Economics, Community Power & Breaking Division

20:00 – Politics, Systems & How America Really Functions

24:00 – Redefining Success & Reclaiming the Modern American Dream

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