Grumpy Old Geeks Topics The American Dream Topic The American Dream 3 mentions in 1 episode The hosts question whether hard work and rising income still lead to a better life in the United States. Mentions 30: The American Dream 2.0 Oct 19, 2013 31:34 the original concept of the American dream 32:07 There is no American dream. 37:53 We keep clinging to this concept that ... hard work ... gets you anywhere.