Many so-called “feel-good” stories we see in the U.S. media and online — whether strangers raising money for elderly workers, injured delivery drivers, or kids needing surgery — are actually symptoms of a broken system, not triumphs.
Guest host Misty Winston and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger criticize how these stories are framed as inspirational, when in reality they reveal how common it is for people to work into their 80s or rely on public charity for basic needs. This notion was bolstered by former President George W. Bush who labeled a grandmother working three jobs as “uniquely American," highlighting a culture where being overworked or struggling without adequate support is normalized and even celebrated.
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