Mechele Dickerson in the Media

MarketWatch September 9, 2026

The traditional paths to building wealth are becoming less accessible for young Americans. Here’s what happened.

Professor Mechele Dickerson relates observations from her personal life to the decrease in accessibility and to markers of the middle class.

Sunday Civics September 6, 2026

OOTC: The Middle Class New Deal

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins podcast host L. Joy Williams to discuss the new definition of the middle class and challenge policymakers to respond to the related economic problems.

Black Sports Online August 28, 2026

Deion Sanders Blamed For Son Shilo’s Bankruptcy Chaos

Professor Mechele Dickerson says it is unusual in civil litigation for a high-wealth parent to allow a dependent to face a situation that could have avoided with involvement by a lawyer.

The Grio August 20, 2026

Deion Sanders called to testify in son Shilo’s bankruptcy fight over $11 million debt

Professor Mechele Dickerson questions whether Deion Sanders’ coaching duties are sufficient grounds to quash his subpoena, noting that having a job generally does not excuse a witness from testifying.

NPR July 28, 2026

As many are priced out of buying, the renter-owner wealth gap is wider than ever

Professor Mechele Dickerson explains how rising housing costs are widening the wealth gap between renters and homeowners, leaving many middle-class young adults unable to build wealth through homeownership, thus becoming increasingly dependent on family financial support.

The Dallas Morning News July 3, 2026

Why the American Dream remains out of reach for many in North Texas

Professor Mechele Dickerson discusses how disparities in housing, education, and healthcare continue to shape access to the American Dream and families' ability to achieve long-term middle class stability.

PBS' Amanpour & Company April 13, 2026

What Happened to the American Middle Class and Can We Restore It?

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins PBS' Amanpour and Company to discuss the history of the American middle class, its recent decline, and how Congress can restore it with intentional policies.

The Bulwark / How to Fix It April 12, 2026

Zoning Laws Are Killing the Middle Class | How to Fix It

On "How to Fix It" with John Avlon, Professor Mechele Dickerson discusses the systematic challenges facing the American middle class—specifically in housing, education, and labor—and how political isrequired to restore the American institution.

KALW March 31, 2026

What will it take to restore upward mobility & save the middle class?

Featured on the KALW radio show, Professor Mechele Dickerson contends that political leaders must intervene to stop the ongoing erosion of the middle class.

WBAI March 19, 2026

WBAI Attitude

Professor Mechele Dickerson discusses the erosion of the middle class and instability in America as well as her background in bankruptcy law with the WBAI radio show "Attitude" (starting at the 31-minute mark).

The Daily Show February 23, 2026

Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins Jon Stewart on The Daily Show to discuss headwinds facing the middle class and how government policies can help revitalize the American dream.

America Trends Podcast February 11, 2026

The Middle Class and Its Long Fade: How Did We Get Here?

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on the "America Trends" podcast, discussing the policies that created a time of economic prosperity and the decline we are facing today.