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.

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