Society · 20 min
White Trash
By Nancy Isenberg
This episode unearths the hidden history of class in America, revealing how the 'white working poor' have been systematically marginalized and politically exploited since the nation's founding.
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Society
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20 min
What it is about
American class history, social stratification, political exploitation
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a disconnect between America's promise of mobility and the stubborn realities of inherited struggle, this will clarify the historical forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Nancy Isenberg, a distinguished historian, meticulously unearths centuries of overlooked American history, revealing how class divisions have shaped the nation's identity and political landscape from its very beginnings.
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