Tim Carney joins us to discuss the premise of his book; how the decline of the American dream it is not purely the result of economics as the left claims, but the collapse of the institutions that made us successful, including (but not limited to): marriage, church, and civic life. While the well-educated and wealthy elites still enjoy strong communities, most blue-collar Americans lack strong communities and institutions that bind them to their neighbors.Why is Donald Trump’s innaguration speech labelled “America’s carnage” speech? How has the collapse of local communities affected the American people? What is economic mobility? Why has the decline of the Church occurred? What is the main institution of civil society? What adds to increased involvement in the community?Further Reading:Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse, written by Tim CarneyCan Trump Fix ‘Alienated America’?, written by Alexandra DesanctisHow Will Alienated America Save For Retirement?, written by Elizabeth BauerRelated Content:Libertarianism & Christianity, Free Thoughts PodcastPolitics and Community, Free Thoughts Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.