With the new class structure resembling that of the Medieval times, opportunity is quickly disappearing for small business people, property owners, skilled workers and private sector professionals.Join world-renown author Joel Kotkin and tech-entrepreneur Marshall Toplansky as they explore what we can do to liberate the global middle class.They sit down with business, government, and citizen leaders to uncover the trends and give you the insights and tools to forge a better future.Joel Kotkin is the Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University, Executive Director of the Urban Reform Institute, and an internationally-recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends. His most recent book, The Coming of Neo-Feudalism is now available for pre-order.Marshall N. Toplansky is a widely published and award-winning marketing professional and successful entrepreneur. He co-founded KPMG's data andanalytics center of excellence and now teaches and consults corporations on their analytics strategies.This show is supported by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. more

From Middle Class to Millions is a weekly podcast packed with practical tips, inspiring stories, and fun pop culture references, all designed to help you go from 'just getting by' to seriously getting ahead. Whether you're dreaming of building wealth, setting up passive income, or breaking out of the middle-class mindset, this podcast is your guide to a financially free future. Shannon discusses how you can reach financial independence through acquiring and diversifying assets, enjoying life and having fun. She brings a fresh take for the middle-class earner who wants more spaciousness with their finances. more

Welcome to the Missing Middle, a podcast about why the middle class in Canada is disappearing. We hope to help you understand why life is becoming unaffordable for so many in this country, and what can be done to reverse course. more

Join best friends Wyatt and Zane as they sit down for real, unfiltered conversations about the everyday life of the middle-class man. From hunting and fishing to the grind of work and everything in between, this roundtable podcast is all about the hobbies, struggles, and stories that make life worth living. Whether you're out in the woods, casting a line, or just cracking a cold one after a long day, pull up a chair and join the conversation.The Middle Class Man—where hard work meets good times. more

What happened to the American Dream—and what's it like trying to chase it today?Project Middle dives into the heart of America's disappearing middle class. Hosted by Jon and Tony, this podcast tells honest, unfiltered stories about life in the middle—navigating rising costs, stagnant wages, and the growing sense that no matter how hard you work, it's getting harder just to stay afloat.Each episode explores real experiences from real people—workers, parents, neighbors—who are living the squeeze. Through candid conversations, historical context, and a deep look at money, work, family, and the systems that shape them, Project Middle asks the big question: Why does it feel like we're falling behind?This isn't a show about celebrities or experts. It's about the rest of us. The backbone of the country. The people holding things together while the middle gets pulled apart.Welcome to the conversation. Welcome to Project middle. more

A show made by The Median Society for The Median Society. The podcast that brings to the forefront the socio-economic & political topics that affect this underrepresented class of upper middle-class Black American. Grab your membership card and enter the society that colors between the lines of two Americas. Get ready to be seen and heard with your host, Anthony Mitchell, Jr., on each episode of The Median Society! more

Best friends Joel and Matt are the co-hosts of How to Money which is all about providing the knowledge & tools that normal folks need to thrive in areas like debt payoff, DIY investing, and crucial money tricks that will provide continuous help along your journey. We believe that access to unbiased and jargon-free personal finance guidance is more necessary than ever before. When you handle your money in a purposeful, thoughtful way that works for your lifestyle, you can really start living a rich life. more

We are living through a paradigm shift from trickle-down neoliberalism to middle-out economics — a new understanding of who gets what and why. Join zillionaire class-traitor Nick Hanauer and some of the world's leading economic and political thinkers as they explore the latest thinking on how the economy actually works. more

The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program advances strategies, policies, and ideas to help low- and moderate-income people thrive in a changing economy. This podcast features audio from our events, webinars, interviews, and other conversations. Learn more at aspeninstitute.org/eop more

American culture, corrupt politics, and an attempt at growth and self exploration—all from a blue collar working class perspective. Yay! more

Düstere Wolken oder glänzende Aussichten und Hoffnung auf ein Happy End? Was den deutschen Mittelstand bewegt, ergründen Ingo und Michael mit euch in dieser Podcast Reihe. Mit Heldinnen und Helden aus der Realwirtschaft sprechen wir über Geschäft, Wirtschaft, Wandel, Personal, Innovation, Wettbewerb, Soft Skills und viele weitere Themen die uns alle betreffen. Eine aufregende Reise durch die Mitte eines vielfältigen Landes in herausfordernden Zeiten. Kommt mit ins Abenteuer im Märchenland Mittelstand. more

The podcast that celebrates the backbone of America, our middle class and small businesses. We dive into the challenges that harm consumers. Threaten businesses and undermine our economy. How do we blend timeless values and traditions with modern technology to secure a brighter future? Come explore how middle class values and small businesses can keep driving the economy, creating jobs, and offering the American dream more

*** Named one of the best podcasts of 2023 by The New Yorker, Time, The Atlantic, Apple, Vogue, the CBC, and Lifehacker. ***Classy is a collection of surprising stories, juicy and uncomfortable interviews, and engaging segments that explore the ways that class infiltrates our day-to-day lives. In the host seat is Jonathan Menjivar a working-class Latino kid who started working in media and became someone who likes oysters, wears cashmere socks, and is very conflicted about all of it. more

Welcome to 'Mars on Life.' From California to Massachusetts, listen as four friends understand the arts, culture, class and life itself in this irreverent series. If you keep going, you'll make it to Mars. more