As of June 2024, 65% of middle-class Americans report financial struggles, with little hope for improvement. A significant 72% of middle-income families are reducing non-essential spending, with nearly half halting savings. This raises questions about how middle-class life, once idealized, has become financially unattainable. Key chapters explore challenges related to housing, childcare, healthcare, and the role of politics in addressing these issues. The financial strain reflects broader economic concerns, prompting discussions on potential policy solutions to improve the affordability of the American Dream. Produced by Juhohn Lee and supported by various producers and animators, this content seeks to inform and engage viewers.