Ours Was the Shining Future audiobook cover - The Story of the American Dream

Ours Was the Shining Future

The Story of the American Dream

David Leonhardt

★ 3.9 / 5(163 ratings)
Start Listening

Listen Now

Loading audio... Please wait for the audio to load before using controls.
0:0014:45
100%

Chapter Overview

Description

Ours Was the Shining Future (2023) reflects on the rise and fall of democratic capitalism and the American Dream. It highlights the growing disparity between political representation and the economic interests of the working class in the United States.

Who Should Listen

  • History buffs and political junkies
  • Anyone interested in American economics
  • People wondering how US politics got to where it is today

About the Authors

David Leonhardt is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer. He is a senior writer for The New York Times and specializes in providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the economic forces shaping the American experience.