Listen to "Squeezed" author discuss the middle class's woes

The middle class — and how it’s struggling — is a hot topic these days, not just as politicians’ talking points, but also as nonfiction books.

Alissa Quart, author of Squeezed: Why Our Families Can't Afford America, spoke about her book and the inspiration for it on Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

Listen to the segment below or head to the NPR website to read a full transcript.