Middle Class
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Middle Class has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on School of Hard Knocks. The episode argues the U.S. middle class was deliberately created by government policy after the Depression/WWII and can be rebuilt through policy choices today.
The middle class refers to a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy, often defined by occupation, income, education, or social status. The term has historically been associated with modernity, capitalism and political debate. Common definitions for the middle class range from the middle fifth of individuals on a nation's income ladder, to everyone but the poorest and wealthiest 20%. Theories such as "Paradox of Interest" use decile groups and wealth distribution data to determine th
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on School of Hard Knocks |
| Field | Sociology |
What do podcasts say about Middle Class?
3 quotes from Unknown Host, recorded on The Daily Show and The Diary Of A CEO.
Government really played a role... created it.
The Daily Show · · Hear itThe technological revolution that we've seen in the last 25 years has hollowed out the middle class.
The Diary Of A CEO · · Hear itMiddle class people trying to pretend they're rich...
Unknown Host · School of Hard Knocks · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Middle Class?
3 shows discussed Middle Class in these episodes.
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode
The technological revolution that we've seen in the last 25 years has hollowed out the middle class.
EMERGENCY DEBATE: The Death Of The Middle Class! The Pitch Forks Are Coming! - The Daily Show — 1 episode
Government really played a role... created it.
A. Mechele Dickerson - Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time | The Daily Show - School of Hard Knocks — 1 episode
Middle class people trying to pretend they're rich...
Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Chicago)
Who talks about Middle Class on podcasts?
Unknown Host brought up Middle Class; the most recent mention was Jun 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO.
- A. Mechele Dickerson - Restoring the American Middle Class One Policy at a Time | The Daily Show on The Daily Show (Feb 2026)
- EMERGENCY DEBATE: The Death Of The Middle Class! The Pitch Forks Are Coming! on The Diary Of A CEO (Jun 2026)
- Asking Millionaires How They Got RICH! (Chicago) on School of Hard Knocks (Sep 2025) — Unknown Host
Which podcasts mention Middle Class most?
School of Hard Knocks (1 episode), The Diary Of A CEO (1 episode) and The Daily Show (1 episode) mention Middle Class most.
- School of Hard Knocks — 1 episode · More topics from School of Hard Knocks
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode · More topics from The Diary Of A CEO
- The Daily Show — 1 episode · More topics from The Daily Show
What is Middle Class mentioned alongside?
Middle Class is most often mentioned alongside Gig Economy, Unions and Mortgage Interest Deduction.
Influence on: Gig Economy, Unions
Criticized by: Mortgage Interest Deduction
Mentioned together: Trickle Up Economics, A Middle Class New Deal, Homeownership, Congress, FHA, Political Leaders, Unions, Gig Economy, Racism, Student Loan Debt