The Idea Hour / June Series

The NextAmerican Dream

June 7: Foreclosure City

Until recently, thousands of people flocked to Las Vegas each month, lured by the promise of good jobs and homeownership. But now, the city has the nation's highest foreclosure rate. Hear stories from residents trying to build new lives now that their old dreams have failed. Get more information.
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June 14: Hard Times in Middletown

Muncie, Indiana became the most studied small town in America after the 1929 release of Middletown: A Study in Modern American Culture. Today Muncie is a rust-belt city grappling with de-industrialization and deepening recession. Find out how the economic crisis is affecting the people who defined the American middle class. Get more information.
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June 21: A Better Life: Creating the American Dream

Many people fear the American Dream of the 20th century will not be sustainable into the 21st. Millions of Americans are slipping from the middle class and questioning the future of an ideal that has fueled their aspirations for centuries. Learn about the evolution of the American Dream from the Great Depression to the present day. Get more information.
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June 28: A Bridge to Somewhere

With the country's economy in a tailspin, many Americans are calling for a new New Deal. Find out whether repairing roads and expanding broadband Internet can help Americans back onto the road to prosperity. Get more information.
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