The American economy was thriving again. On Wall Street, boomers were making more money than they could have ever imagined. But from factory workers to Vietnam veterans to farmers, there were plenty of losers too. The question was whether Washington could hear them.
To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.
If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.
This episode contains audio from the following publishers: C-SPAN, CBS, CNN, NPR, Channel 5, Hoover Institution Library, Los Angeles Lakers, Sherman Records.
","author_name":"The Economist"}