In the decade since the Great Recession, many American cities and towns have bounced back. But for some small and mid-size cities that were once hubs for innovation and manufacturing, economic recovery has remained elusive. In Left Behind America, FRONTLINE and ProPublica reporter Alec MacGillis ask why — and presents an in-depth look at Dayton, Ohio, chronicling the lives and struggles of Dayton’s working poor as they chase the American dream in the new American economy.
WGVU talks with MacGillis about Midwestern economic revitalization.