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Is the American Dream out of Reach for Our Poor Kids?
America's growing income inequality is given a human face in a new book called, "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis." Robert Putnam tells stories of how a Middle Class community has divided since he grew up in the 1950's. We hear from him and others about what might be done to restore the social mobility that's one of this country's defining characteristics.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenAmerica's growing income inequality is given a human face in a new book called, "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis." Robert Putnam tells stories of how a Middle Class community has divided since he grew up in the 1950's. We hear from him and others about what might be done to restore the social mobility that's one of this country's defining characteristics.
Also, Netanyahu prevails in yesterday's Israeli election, and one of the NFL's upcoming stars has quit the 49ers at age 24. He wants to live "a long, healthy life."
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