Want to Reach the Middle Class? Robert Reich Has Some Advice

The Takeaway | Aug 31, 2017

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With so many changes to the American economy over the past several decades, the conventional wisdom on how to gain access to the middle class doesn't always seem to be panning out. There are many factors: The disappearance of manufacturing jobs and big labor's subsequent decline in influence, the increasing role of technology in the workforce, and the inevitable encroachment of automation.

And what was always seen as a sure thing for entry to the middle class, a college education, is now viewed as a potential gamble that often leaves young Americans saddled with a lifetime of debt.

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich joins The Takeaway to discuss the future of the American workforce, and to explore possible alternative routes to America's middle class.

This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich.

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