Why the Middle Class Matters

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June 9, 2016
by
Michelle Mizner Senior Documentary Editor & Producer, FRONTLINE

Most Americans used to be middle class, but today that number is shrinking. And beyond the impact on individuals, a shrinking middle class has a real impact on the economy. Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal explains why, in the latest video for our “How the Deck Is Stacked” collaboration with Marketplace and PBS NewsHour.