Moderated by David M. Armstrong. Molly Ivins argues that, during the Reagan administration, economic classes in America are becoming more stratified and segregated as a result of public policy decisions. Ivins uses statistics and demographic information to make the point that the middle class is shrinking while the lower class grows. She also explores why poor people seem to be ignored by the media and the American public. Both Barry Newman and Sally Fay respond that the Reagan administration has not caused the problem, and that upward mobility still exists in America. Audience questions cover political solutions, international comparison, and further discussion of Ronald Reagan.
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Moderated by David M. Armstrong. Molly Ivins argues that, during the Reagan administration, economic classes in America are becoming more stratified and segregated as a result of public policy decisions. Ivins uses statistics and demographic information to make the point that the middle class is shrinking while the lower class grows. She also explores why poor people seem to be ignored by the media and the American public. Both Barry Newman and Sally Fay respond that the Reagan administration has not caused the problem, and that upward mobility still exists in America. Audience questions cover political solutions, international comparison, and further discussion of Ronald Reagan.
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