Has the "American Dream" Made Us Miserable?
Nov 24, 2025•59 min•Ep. 683
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Episode description
Author Diane Alisa just wanted her kids to have what she didn't: freedom to roam, community, and a childhood that doesn't require a minivan. Somewhere along the way, she realized the suburban dream itself might be the problem. Today, she and Chuck dig into what the Suburban Experiment cost us — and what comes next.
Additional Show Notes- Want to hear more from Diane? Check out her episode on The Bottom-Up Revolution!
- “Love Letter to Suburbia: How to Restore the American Village” by Diane Alisa
- Diane Alisa (Instagram)
- Chuck Marohn (Substack)
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