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The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong

The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong

Update: 2025-10-06
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Michael Smerconish sits down with Dr. Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute to challenge the idea that the American Dream is out of reach. With Investopedia pegging its “cost” at over $5 million, Smerconish and Strain unpack what really defines success in America today. Is homeownership essential? Does hard work still pay off? And are our expectations part of the problem? A sharp, timely look at what it means to “make it” in modern America. Original air date 30 September 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong

The American Dream Isn’t Dead — You’re Just Defining It Wrong

Michael Strain, Michael Smerconish