On this episode of The Middle, we ask what it means to be "middle class" in 2026, and if it's still achievable. Jeremy is joined by journalist Ray Suarez and Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits, author of The Meritocracy Trap. DJ Tolliver joins as well plus calls from around the country. #middleclass #economy #jobs #homeownership #americandream #wages #taxes 

On this episode of The Middle, we ask what it means to be "middle class" in 2026, and if it's still achievable. Jeremy is joined by journalist Ray Suarez and Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits, author of The Meritocracy Trap. DJ Tolliver joins as well plus calls from around the country. #middleclass #economy #jobs #homeownership #americandream #wages #taxes&nbsp;

The Middle with Jeremy Hobson is a national call-in talk show focused on bringing the voices of Americans in the geographic and political middle into the national conversation. The people who are crucial in our politics but are often ignored by the media. Along with DJ Tolliver and two panel guests, Jeremy takes calls each week from across the country and aims to keep things civil while talking through some of the most contentious issues we face. You can join the conversation by calling 1-844-4-MIDDLE or by reaching out at listentothemiddle.com. 

The Middle with Jeremy Hobson is a national call-in talk show focused on bringing the voices of Americans in the geographic and political middle into the national conversation. The people who are crucial in our politics but are often ignored by the media. Along with DJ Tolliver and two panel guests, Jeremy takes calls each week from across the country and aims to keep things civil while talking through some of the most contentious issues we face. You can join the conversation by calling 1-844-4-MIDDLE or by reaching out at <a href="http://listentothemiddle.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://listentothemiddle.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1696250144229000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GRQWm06NYpW5aG_h_UO3t">listentothemiddle.com</a>.

A national call-in show focused on Americans who live in between the east and west coasts

The Middle with Jeremy Hobson

The Middle with Jeremy Hobson is a national call-in talk show focused on bringing the voices of Americans in the geographic and political middle into the national conversation. The people who are crucial in our politics but are often ignored by the media. Along with DJ Tolliver and two panel guests, Jeremy takes calls each week from across the country and aims to keep things civil while talking through some of the most contentious issues we face. You can join the conversation by calling 1-844-4-MIDDLE or by reaching out at <a href="http://listentothemiddle.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://listentothemiddle.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1697464900754000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3cI9bEGRxfxA3BmE2NeVpq">listentothemiddle.com</a>.

Is The Middle Class Still Within Reach?

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