David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times, where he writes “The Morning” newsletter, joins Scott to discuss themes from his book, “Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream.” We hear about the state of the US economy, investments that could fuel economic growth, and how the political parties have contributed to a decline in American prosperity.  Scott opens with his thoughts on his stock pick for 2024.  Algebra of Happiness: create a time machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices