What the 1950s Were Really Like - Talking Politics With Mom

[no_hypocrisy]

My mom recalls her memories of the 1950s - a complicated era filled with contradictions. It was a time of immense American prosperity in the wake of worldwide devastation following World War 2. It was a time when the government invested in the American people... well SOME of the people. Because the 1950s was also a time with a regimented social and economic hierarchy - particularly when it came to the role of women in society - and the racial caste system. Trump and his MAGA movement was the hierarchy back... while ignoring the tax rate, the government spending, and union membership that made the 1950s possible. But maybe we were, in fact, onto something in the 50s. Maybe there is something to learn from this era, and worth going back to... just this time... we invest in everyone...

[slightlv]

1. This is an excellent podcast!

I recommend listening to it. It's not only highly informational, but entertaining, as well. This woman hits on most of the high and low points of the 50's and 60's as a woman. The life points she hits resonated with me and my experience growing up in this timeframe. The things she and her mom went through, I remember my mom and grandma going through. I can't even tell you how long this video lasts... I was so engrossed in it that time actually seemed to stand still. Sorry to see it end. And this woman ends with a lot of good suggestions for this next phase of the American life, and directs us to the policies that Harris has already spoken for that she recommends in order to rebuild the middle class. Do yourself a favor, invest a few minutes. You won't be sorry!

And no_hypocrisy, thank you for bringing it to our attention!