by Robert Reich
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Robert Reich’s is Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and Senior Fellow at the Blum Center. He served as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton administration for which Time Magazine named him one of the 10 most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. He has written 18 books, including
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- He's setting up his own taxpayer-funded slush fund to compensate the January 6 rioters and other criminal supporters
- The Trump critic and satirist has also been one of the most thoughtful, funny, and genuinely decent people on television
- Trump's purge of all political opponents, including Senator Bill Cassidy, leaves it with no purpose other than helping Trump achieve his lawless goals
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- And the cowardice of the ruling class
- With Heather Lofthouse and yours truly, Robert Reich
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Meet the Biggest Super PACs of 2026
That’s why the Big Money groups who support those policies are trying to trick you into voting …for their candidates.
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Meet the Biggest Super PACs of 2026
Voters are increasingly opposed to U.S. aid to Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI data centers. That’s why the Big Money groups who support those policies are trying to trick you into voting for their candidates. Here’s what you need to know.
Donald Trump Just Stole Your Money
Friends, I’ve been around politics for over 50 years. I’ve never seen anything as brazenly crooked and corrupt as what Trump and his cronies did today.
The Scariest Words in the English Language
Kudos to Zohran Mamdani for exposing the lie behind Ronald Reagan’s most famous quote. This is what true public service looks like.
Trump's Foreign Policy is Pure Corruption
I’ve worked for three presidents, including one Republican. No previous administration was this awash in corruption and conflicts of interest.
An Anti-Vietnam War PSA That Gives Me Chills
This gave me chills. Watch.
Trump's Big Flop in China
With inflation skyrocketing and the Iran War dragging on, Trump was hoping for a big win from his visit to China. That didn’t happen.
Trump’s Global Humiliation | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
Trump’s billionaire-studded China trip. Congress’ failure to rein in his illegal war on Iran. And his latest plunder of taxpayer dollars — which might be his most corrupt yet. Heather and I break it all down on this week’s Coffee Klatch.
Want to Fight Fascism? Protect Public Education.
Why is Trump so terrified of teachers? Because like every dictator, he knows the greatest threat to his rule is an educated public. I spoke with American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten about Trump’s war on teachers — and how we can fight back.
Is “Hacks” Right About AI?
This monologue from Hannah Einbinder on the show “Hacks” perfectly encapsulates the frustration many people feel about AI. What are your thoughts?
What Your Landlord Doesn’t Want You to Know (ft. Tara Raghuveer)
Are you sick and tired of dealing with soaring rent and crumbling buildings? Do you want to level the playing field between landlords and tenants? Then it’s time to join a tenant union. Tara Raghuveer explains. To learn more about tenant unions and how you can start one: https://tenantfederation.org/
The 60-Year Republican Redistricting Plan
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones is one of my personal heroes. I recently had the chance to speak to him about the racist redistricting plot being enacted in his state and others in the South. Republicans are trying to bring us back to the Jim Crow era that so many fought (and died) to end.
How We Fight Back Against Jim Crow 2.0
What is it like being on the frontlines of the gerrymandering wars? Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones knows firsthand. I spoke with him about his state’s new gerrymander — and what’s next for democracy in the South.
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