Why do some people make it, while others don't? How do the facts of our lives differ from our perception of it? And how does our psychology shape how we view ourselves and others?
Attribution is, where people from all walks of life, reflect on who and what has contributed to where they ended up. Our hope is after each episode, you feel a little more inspired, grateful, or supported, than when you first hit play.
Richard D. Kahlenberg is an education and housing policy researcher, writer, consultant, and speaker. He is also Director of Housing Policy and Director of the American Identity Project at the Progressive Policy Institute. The author or editor of 19 books, his latest is Class Matters: The Fight to Get Beyond Race Preferences, Reduce Inequality, and Build Real Diversity at America's Colleges. This was a deep and challenging conversation about class, race, higher education, affirmative action and social mobility.
Richard Kahlenberg (https://www.richardkahlenberg.org/)
Class Matters
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HOST
Bob McKinnon is a writer, designer, and teacher who asks us to reconsider the way we see success and the American Dream.
His work has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Fast Company, NPR, and PBS.
His own journey out of poverty was captured in his TEDx talk: How Did I End Up Here. Through his writing and this podcast, he hopes to pay tribute and thanks to all those who have helped him and others move up in life.
CREDITS
Attribution is distributed in part by NPR station, WLIW-FM. You can listen on WLIW.org/radio or on NPR One mobile app as well as other major podcast networks.
This show was edited by No Troublemakers Media. Music by Jonnie “Most” Davis.
Our final credit goes to you, the listener, and to everyone who helped you get to where you are today. If this show has reminded you of someone in particular, make their day and let them know.
28 May 2025
Working w/ Adam Chandler
Journalist Adam Chandler discusses his book exploring the evolving role of work in American life with host Bob McKinnon, offering a myth-busting perspective on success in this interview.
5 Mar 2025
Mattering w/ Jennifer B. Wallace
Jennifer B. Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It. She is also founder of The Mattering Institute, whose mission is to create cultures of mattering in homes, workplaces, and communities. This was a truly eye-opening conversation that I hope you find of value.
Jennifer B. Wallace (https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/)
Never Enough
Mattering Institute
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HOST
Bob McKinnon is a writer, designer, and teacher who asks us to reconsider the way we see success and the American Dream.
His work has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Fast Company, NPR, and PBS.
His own journey out of poverty was captured in his TEDx talk: How Did I End Up Here. Through his writing and this podcast, he hopes to pay tribute and thanks to all those who have helped him and others move up in life.
CREDITS
Attribution is distributed in part by NPR station, WLIW-FM. You can listen on WLIW.org/radio or on NPR One mobile app as well as other major podcast networks.
This show was edited by No Troublemakers Media. Music by Jonnie “Most” Davis.
Our final credit goes to you, the listener, and to everyone who helped you get to where you are today. If this show has reminded you of someone in particular, make their day and let them know.
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Adam Chandler
Cristina Jimenez Moreta
Elvin Garcia
Dee Dee Mozeleski
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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Engagement
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