Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Rhiannon12866

(260,640 posts)
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 05:00 AM Tuesday

Trump WALKS into ULTIMATE TRAP with CRISIS of His OWN MAKING - Meidas Touch



Ken Harbaugh argues that the American middle class was built not by billionaires but by the labor movement — and that the current Trumpian crisis could be the catalyst for transformative, systemic change.

He speaks with Harvard-trained UT Austin bankruptcy law professor Mechele Dickerson, whose New York Times bestselling book The Middle-Class New Deal makes the case for a wholesale reordering of America's economic life. - 06/16/2026.



Buy Prof. Dickerson’s book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-middle-class-new-deal-restoring-upward-mobility-and-the-american-dream-a-mechele-dickerson/cbd0d47d3c76b70c?ean=9780520423398&next=t

Subscribe to Ken’s Substack here: https://thekenharbaughshow.substack.com/

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Trump WALKS into ULTIMATE TRAP with CRISIS of His OWN MAKING - Meidas Touch (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Tuesday OP
Yes, She is a New York Times Bestselling Author wyn borkins Tuesday #1
Awww, thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #2
When she mentions the " disappearing middle class " KS Toronado Tuesday #3
The middle class is becoming the lower middle class or the upper lower class,.. magicarpet Tuesday #4

wyn borkins

(1,537 posts)
1. Yes, She is a New York Times Bestselling Author
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 05:54 AM
Tuesday

What a pleasant interview with Ken Harbaugh, a former U.S. Navy pilot and nonprofit executive, speaking with Harvard-trained UT Austin bankruptcy law professor A. Mechele Dickerson.

Easy listening, without the hard sell, and an enjoyable video as well.

Thank you Rhiannon (of 260, 482 DU postings).

Rhiannon12866

(260,640 posts)
2. Awww, thanks so much!
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 05:58 AM
Tuesday

I try and find rare good news or humor which is not always easy to find these days!

KS Toronado

(24,093 posts)
3. When she mentions the " disappearing middle class "
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:57 AM
Tuesday

Where are these people going? Into the super wealthy column or the poor & homeless column?
I'm betting on the latter.

magicarpet

(19,526 posts)
4. The middle class is becoming the lower middle class or the upper lower class,..
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 09:44 PM
Tuesday

.... or bonafides midd!e-lower class or lower-lower class. These folks can easily find themselves ghetto bound or homeless as the American Dream of middle class America becomes beyond their grasp no longer available to them.

Just wait until Artificial Intelligence is fully engaged and plugged in and the white collar class and professional class are given their pink slips because AI is now doing their jobs.

That is when the shit really hits the fan. Blue collar labor, white collar labor and professional workers are discarded.

The ruling class does not like the middle class because they are not financially strapped living pay check to pay check - often they have some financial reserves. If the ruling class get way out of line and screws people over the idle middle class can raise loud objections and force the ruling class to be more compassionate and reasonable.

The ruling class wants no barriers or impediments to block their way when it comes to achieving their gluttonous, greedy, and selfish goals and agendas.

With the middle class decimated and left to die on the vine the rich can better rule the world.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Liberal YouTubers»Trump WALKS into ULTIMATE...