Welcome to Project Middle, a podcast exploring the realities, pressures, and personal stories of America’s middle class. In our very first episode, we lay the groundwork for what this show is all about—understanding where the middle class stands today and how the cost of the American Dream has shifted over the past 50 years.We dig into the numbers, comparing life in 1975 to now: median income, housing, healthcare, college tuition, and more. What could a middle-class paycheck cover back then—and what does it get you today?This episode sets the tone for the journey ahead, as we examine the economics, experiences, and evolving expectations shaping the middle class of America.

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