The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Jeff Rubin joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, The Expendables: How the Middle Class Got Screwed By Globalization. The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or Spotify.
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