Is The U.S. On The Brink Of A Class War?

The transcript discusses the growing focus on economic inequality in political campaigns, highlighting the role of educational attainment in accessing wealth and power. Michael Lind's book, 'The New Class War,' links the rise of populism to the divide between those with and without college degrees. The frustration among college graduates working in jobs that don't require a degree is noted as a source of new socialism. Various political figures propose solutions to inequality, but Lind argues that no single plan is a silver bullet, emphasizing the need for institutional reconstruction at state and local levels.

What does Michael Lind identify as the key to access to wealth and power?

How does Lind relate the rise of populism to educational attainment?

What frustrations do college-educated individuals face according to the text?

What are some of the proposals mentioned in the Democratic primary to address inequality?

According to Lind, what is necessary to tackle inequality effectively?