Reinvigorating the American Dream - Economic Insights from the Great Depression to Today

Explore the evolution of the American Dream in this thought-provoking talk from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Leonhardt as he delves into a century of American economic history, from the Great Depression to the current Great Stagnation. Gain insights from Leonhardt's extensive experience covering economic issues for The New York Times and preview his upcoming book. Examine key topics such as debt, student journalism, the Trump phenomenon, political power, labor unions, and the civil rights movement. Analyze the impact of significant events like the March on Washington and discuss the future of the United States. Investigate the relationship between the stock market, home ownership, and the American Dream, while considering the pivotal year 1980 and its lasting effects on the nation's economic landscape.

Introduction
Debt Deal
Student Journalism
The American Dream
The Trump Phenomenon
University of Chicago
Political Power
Labor Unions
A Philip Randolph
The March on Washington
The March from Washington
The Future of the United States
Lessons Learned
Stock Market and Home Ownership
Why 1980