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Middle-Out Roadmap: Building an Economy That Works for Workers

The midterms have given Democrats new congressional majorities. Now comes the challenge: Can they articulate and fight for an economic agenda that delivers for working and middle-class Americans? Middle-out economics offers a roadmap. Instead of relying on wealth to trickle down ... Show more

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Bonus Episode: Pitchfork Politics — Affordability Won. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The morning after a historic midterm, Richard and Zach ask what Democrats actually learned. Their answer is bigger than a blue tsunami: working- and middle-class voters moved sharply, cost-of-living proved powerful, and candidates who connected economic policy to everyday life br ... Show more

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