Is the American Dream Finished? - Economic Inequality and Democracy

Explore the future of the American Dream in this thought-provoking 32-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Join Ford Foundation President and CEO Darren Walker and PayPal CEO Dan Schulman as they delve into pressing economic issues, including the impact of billionaires on democracy and the survival of Main Street. Examine the unfinished work of building a more equitable economy, covering topics such as capitalism, wealth distribution, credit scores, reparations, and social privilege. Gain insights into the challenges facing modern society and the potential paths forward for creating a more just economic system. This extended-cut conversation, produced in collaboration with Unfinished, offers a comprehensive exploration of urgent questions shaping our time.

Intro
CASH
THE AMERICAN DREAM
MAIN STREET
BILLIONAIRES
QUARTERLY REPORTS
MILTON FRIEDMAN
NECK TIES
BLACK TIE
CREDIT SCORES
REPARATIONS
THE SOCIAL CONTRACT
PRIVILEGE