At AmFest Day, we sit down with Braeden Sorbo and his mother Sam Sorbo from the Parents Demand Justice Alliance for a wide-ranging conversation on why the “American Dream” feels out of reach for younger generations — and what’s driving it. We talk about the K-shaped economy, housing affordability, and why a single income no longer supports a family. Then the conversation turns to culture: how money became the definition of “success,” how that shift impacts family formation, and why sacrifice (not compromise) is the missing ingredient in modern marriages. We also get into education — from school board conflicts to homeschooling, decentralization, and why curiosity might be the most powerful form of learning. Chapters 0:00 The American Dream doesn’t work anymore 0:35 AmFest Day 3 — Braden & Sam join the show 1:18 Parents Demand Justice Alliance: why they formed 2:06 Grooming concerns & school board retaliation 2:21 OnlyFans, culture, and who’s really responsible 3:08 “Money = success” is the root problem 5:26 Kids don’t want careers — they want fame 6:33 What success actually is: relationships 8:30 “The American Dream is dead” + housing stats 11:26 Why housing got unaffordable (intentional choices) 15:56 Sacrifice, debt, the Fed, and decentralizing education 🎯 What You’ll Learn 🏠 Why housing feels unreachable for younger generations 📉 What a K-shaped economy means in real life 💸 How “money = success” rewired culture (and families) 🎓 Why college debt spirals — and who benefits 🧠 Why curiosity-driven learning can beat traditional schooling 🤝 Why relationships—not money—are the real scoreboard 💍 What “sacrifice” actually means in marriage 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 💼 SPONSORS: QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! The Light Systems: https://www.thelightsystems.com/ Discount Code: SEAN 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Sam Sorbo : https://www.instagram.com/sam_sorbo/ Braeden Sorbo: https://www.instagram.com/braedensorbo/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. Keywords American Dream dead, housing affordability, K-shaped economy, inflation, asset holders, home ownership, Gen Z home buying, cost of living, single income family, culture and money, success relationships, OnlyFans discussion, feminism and culture, school boards, parents rights, Parents Demand Justice Alliance Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.