Who's Losing in the Modern Economy?

The video features an interview with an author who wrote a memoir at 31, exploring the underrepresentation of the white working class at elite institutions like Yale Law School. The author shares his personal background from a struggling Ohio town, highlighting issues like job loss and opioid addiction. He discusses the economic decline in manufacturing and the shift towards white-collar jobs, suggesting that policy changes may not reverse these trends. The conversation also touches on political engagement, noting that while the poor often vote less, figures like Donald Trump have energized some economically insecure groups.

In what ways does the author believe the modern economy is changing?

What are the author's thoughts on the voting behavior of the poor?