Paul Solman is the business, economics and occasional art correspondent for the PBS NewsHour. Paul is also co-founder of the American Exchange Project.

This conversation was recorded as part of an event held by the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at City College. He spoke with our host Bob McKinnon about the historical challenges in achieving and reporting on economic mobility.

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"Attribution" is a podcast where people from all walks of life reflect on their experiences and on those who have influenced their lives. Our hope is that each episode will leave you feeling a bit more inspired, grateful, and supported than when you first hit "Play."

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Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America is a multiplatform public media initiative from The WNET Group in New York. We are reporting on poverty, justice, and economic opportunity, and showcasing promising solutions. Our goal is to better inform using facts that go beyond personal biases, media narratives, and presumptions about the American Dream.

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On the Brink: Playlist for Progress highlights docuseries, town halls and podcasts that tell real, human-centered stories of current, interrelated social challenges facing individuals and communities. The channel is presented by The WNET Group, a PBS content producer.

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