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Can you still make it in America?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 18, 2013
Asking Chicagoans what it means to make it in America in today's economy.
The shrinking middle class, the shrinking American Dream
Nov 2, 2012
Why are so many people in the middle class struggling right now? Author Hedrick Smith discusses the events that hurt the middle class and what can be done to help it.
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Rich and poor in San Diego speak out on wealth gap
Oct 5, 2012
Residents of San Diego's wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods reflect on opportunity, responsibility and the American Dream.
Exploring the 'Beautiful Ruins' of the American Dream
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 17, 2012
In his new book, novelist Jess Walter crosses the globe and four decades, digging into the American Dream and what it means to succeed -- and fail -- in love and work.
Economic mobility tracked state by state
May 10, 2012
Moving up is more likely in some states; education levels may make a difference.
Is the American Dream really disappearing?
Dec 8, 2011
We asked Gallup's editor-in-chief Frank Newport about whether Americans are pessimistic about the future, and how that compares to Americans of decades past.