Dream Hoarding w/ Richard Reeves | Attribution Ep. 9
How do "opportunity hoarding" among upper-middle class families keep the American Dream unattainable for lower-income families?
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Reporting on the American Dream w/ Paul Solman | Attribution Ep. 6
Long-time economics reporter Paul Solman shares the historical challenges in achieving and reporting on economic mobility.
Preview – Against All Odds
Acclaimed journalist Bob Herbert explores the often heroic efforts of black families to pursue the American dream in the face of unrelenting barriers. AGAINST ALL ODDS: The Fight for a Black Middle Class premieres Monday, March 6, 2017 at 10PM…
One of the first women on Wall Street, Nikki Haskell on the American Dream
One of the first women on Wall Street -- among many other professions, Nikki Haskell shares her wild journey and the lessons learned chasing the American Dream.
GOODTalks Ep. 4: Tim Shriver
As chairman of the Special Olympics and a former educator, Tim Shriver is familiar with the multiple challenges students have to face today. He shares his thoughts on how we can help children to achieve the American Dream.
GOODTalks Ep. 3: Joel Mowbray
Author, investigative journalist and political commentator Joel Mowbray talks to the hosts of "GOODTalks" about his time in Washington D.C. as an bestselling author and TV political commentator and how his time in D.C. has shaped his views on ambition,…
GOODTalks Ep. 2: Richard Gant
Actor Richard Gant and his daughter Dakota sit down with the hosts of GOODTalks to discuss what the American Dream means for African American today. Richard Gant's life work has been centered around bringing together the African Diaspora through the…
GOODTalks Episode 1: Joe Kennedy III
Our first guest for "GOODTalks" comes from one of the most prominent political families in American history and has been working to bring the American Dream to more vulnerable communities through his role as a congressman. Joe Kennedy III and…
The Financial Challenges Facing Older Women
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a partnership between Chasing the Dream and Next Avenue. By Kerry Hannon It’s hard not to get a little down about the financial challenges many women over 50 face. I heard a lot…
New Report Finds Americans Lack Economic Mobility, Opportunity
A striking lack of economic mobility exists in America, according to a new report released this week by the Brookings Institute and the American Enterprise Institute. Authors of the report, Kay Hymowitz and Larry Aber join NewsHour's Megan Thompson to…