• Debunking Populist Myths

  • Feb 17 2025
  • Durée: 1 h et 4 min
  • Podcast

  • Résumé

  • AEI's Michael Strain analyzes the mistakes left and right make about middle class stagnation, quality of life, and other matters. Plus, what is risked when Trump/Musk attack foundational institutions.

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    Referenced Works & Figures:

    • Michael Strain’s BookThe American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It)

    • Elizabeth Warren & Bill de Blasio – Critique of middle-class decline.

    • Josh Hawley – Comment on wage stagnation.

    • David Autor's "China Shock" Paper – Study on trade-induced job losses.

    • Robert Bork’s Antitrust Theories – Influence on U.S. competition policy.

    • Smoot-Hawley Tariffs – Historical reference to the consequences of trade protectionism.

    • Occupy Wall Street & Tea Party Movements – Examples of populist political reactions.

    • Federal Job Training Programs – Discussion on their past inefficacy and recent improvements.

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