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A. Mechele Dickerson - Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time | The Daily Show

2026-02-24 Comedy
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“It’s not just that the middle class is suffering because of one thing; they’re suffering because of everything.” A. Mechele Dickerson, University of Texas law professor and author of "The Middle-Class New Deal: Restoring Upward Mobility and the American Dream," joins Jon Stewart to discuss how the government created the middle class they’ve now abandoned, how mortgage interest deductions, HOA exclusions, and school hours hinder the middle class, and how to restore the tentpoles of pension jobs and home ownership that fuel the middle-class American dream. #DailyShow #AMicheleDickerson #MiddleClass Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@Pragmatic_GG 2026-02-24

These types of conversations needs to amplified and heard by more struggling folks in this country. So many folks don’t understand how tragically lopsided our society is.

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@AERoyse 2026-02-24

I feel like this is one of the BEST guests with the BEST topic to have on in THIS moment in the USA. Thanks, Daily Show

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@amandaschaefer7612 2026-02-24

Prof. Dickerson FTW! "Why are we still pretending like we're a bunch of farmers?" She's such a gem and a delight to be around. A Texas Law and UT powerhouse!

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@Svart-fra-Sør 2026-02-24

Vote this woman to the top

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@Hammyann 2026-02-24

Healthcare shouldn’t be tied to a job either.

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@hippie2mars 2026-02-24

Mechelle and I were friends in high school. She was a scary smart, super sweet, funny, human…and has only gotten finer with age. I’m so proud of you, Mechele! 😊

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@trinityhatchett2198 2026-02-25

Professor Dickerson is the absolute best. It was such a privilege to learn from her, and seeing her bring that same clarity, composure, and thoughtfulness to The Daily Show was incredible. She sounds exactly like she did in class…sharp, grounded, and authentic. It is so special to watch her scholarship and perspective reach audiences far beyond the law school. We need her on screen more often. Hook ’Em!!!🤘🏾

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@T00CS 2026-02-24

Professor Dickerson was one of my favorite law school profs! Happy to see her talk to Jon!

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@sgundlapalli9202 2026-02-25

One of my favorite parts of Jon hosting on Mondays are the intelligent, grounded guests he interviews. This was a fantastic, timely discussion for the American people.

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@claudia8861 2026-02-25

Wow, Daily Show. This guest was mindblowing. I usually just enjoy interviews with writers. This time I am buying Dr. Dickerson's book!

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