Why do so many people believe the American dream is dead? Growing inequality, rising rates of deadly addiction, and heightening political strife are the disturbing realities threatening American lives today, especially the working class. The root of the problem comes from a lack of community. The dissolution of our most cherished institutions — nuclear families, places of worship, and civic organizations — has not only divided Americans but also eroded our sense of worth, belief in opportunity, and connections.

Megan McArdle of The Washington Post and F. A. Hayek Emeritus Chair in Cultural Studies Charles Murray join AEI’s Timothy P. Carney to discuss his upcoming book, “Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse” which provides a framework that will lead us back out of a lonely, modern wilderness.

This event took place on February 14, 2019.

Banter #352: ‘Alienated America’ and the state of the American Dream: A conversation with Tim Carney

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