Can Millennials Still Afford the American Dream? | America 250 and Taylor Swift Rumors

America turns 250, but is the American Dream slipping further out of reach? Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins kick off the holiday weekend by reacting to the disappointing rollout of the America 250 State Fair, sharing an emotional update on the devastating Sedona wildfire, and debating the latest Taylor Swift wedding rumors. Then economist and author Freddie Smith joins the show to explain why so many Millennials and Gen Z Americans feel financially stuck. From skyrocketing housing costs and student loans to wages, taxes, childcare, and the future of homeownership, it's an honest conversation about what happened to the American Dream and where the next generation goes from here. Plus: • The Sedona wildfire and why Meghan postponed her trip home • Why the America 250 State Fair became an online punchline • Can anyone still afford a home? • Student loans, wages, and generational wealth • Why Freddie Smith says "$30 an hour is the new livable wage" • Taylor Swift's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding • Fourth of July plans and America at 250 Whether you're buying your first home, paying off student loans, or simply wondering where the American Dream went, this episode dives into one of the biggest conversations facing an entire generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices