Mechele Dickerson in the Media

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.

Merion West February 5, 2026

Do We Need a New Deal for the Twenty-First Century?

Professor Mechele Dickerson discusses how she integrates her past into the themes of race and wealth in her book "The Middle-Class New Deal."

The Electorette Podcast January 30, 2026

How America Built—and Abandoned—the Middle Class

Professor Mechele Dickerson guests on "The Electorette Podcast" to discuss the political construction and unraveling of middle-class America.

The Chuck ToddCast January 19, 2026

Interview w/ Mechele Dickerson – Does America Need A Middle Class New Deal?

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on "The Chuck ToddCast" to discuss the research and rationale underpinning the policy recommendations and insights provided in her latest book, "The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream."

WURD Radio January 17, 2026

Professor Mechele Dickerson on her New Book

Professor Mechele Dickerson joins the WURD "Radio’s Solutions" podcast to discuss how her new book, "The Middle Class New Deal," defines the middle class and explores today’s policy challenges.

New Books Network January 17, 2026

A. Mechele Dickerson, “The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream”

Professor Mechele Dickerson explains how policy trends have affected the American middle class in an interview with New Books Network about her latest book, "The Middle Class New Deal."

The San Francisco Experience January 12, 2026

A New Deal for the Middle Class

Professor Mechele Dickerson is a guest on "The San Francisco Experience" to discuss the effects of policy and educational disparity on the middle class in the 21st century, highlighting the value of community colleges for affordable career advancement.