Reaganomics, Inequality, and the Roots of Trumpism
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Could the policies of the 1980s be responsible for America’s modern political and economic turmoil? Join us as we unpack how Reaganomics reshaped the nation, hollowed out the middle class, and set the stage for the rise of Trumpism. Featuring economic historian John Komlos, we explore eye-opening data on tax cuts, rising inequality, and economic dislocation—and how decades of policy decisions brought America to this pivotal moment.
Find out why Reagan’s tax cuts didn’t trickle down, how middle-class despair became fertile ground for Trump’s victory, and why 2008 was a missed opportunity for reform. Don’t miss this deep dive into the economic choices that shaped America’s future.
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