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To the Point

In Janesville, WI, Middle America meets the new American dream

Hosted by Warren Olney Apr. 24, 2017 National
Janesville, Wisconsin is the hometown of Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan. But he couldn't prevent the closing of the General Motors factory after 100 years. We hear what's happened to what once was a model of American middle-class unity.

Photo: Janesville GM Assembly Plant (Cliff)

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Luke Vander Ploeg, Evan George, Andrea Brody

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