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Rhiannon12866

(241,475 posts) Tue Aug 5, 2025, 05:20 AM Aug 5

Stephen Colbert - Guest former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich (2 videos)

Sec. Robert Reich: A New Progressive Era Will Follow This Second Gilded Age

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich argues that reversing the Citizens United decision is key to reclaiming America's democracy, and that a new progressive era would follow as a result. Stick around for more with Robert Reich and check out his book, "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America," available now.

America Has Been Going Backwards Since The Reagan Era - Sec. Robert Reich

Fmr. Sec. Robert Reich comments on the societal factors that may have opened a path to the presidency for Donald Trump, and argues that America veered off the path of progress in the 1980s. Reich's book, "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America," is available now.

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Stephen Colbert - Guest former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich (2 videos) (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Aug 5 OP

Heads Up! Every Saturday on YouTube, Robert Reich posts his podcast no_hypocrisy Aug 5 #1

Yup, I always post Robert Reich's Coffee Klatch on Saturdays, he and Heather are very good! Rhiannon12866 Aug 5 #2

❤️ littlemissmartypants Aug 5 #3

Thanks! Robert Reich has both the experience and the knowledge - and is willing to speak out! Rhiannon12866 Aug 5 #4

He's fantastic. One of the few of our fine stalwart Democrats...... littlemissmartypants Aug 5 #5

i might have ignored the book because of glib title rampartd Aug 5 #6

no_hypocrisy

(52,788 posts)

1. Heads Up! Every Saturday on YouTube, Robert Reich posts his podcast

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 05:24 AM

Aug 5

"Coffee Klatch" (maybe 30+ minutes) with vital information and poignant analysis. You really should listen.

Rhiannon12866

(241,475 posts)

2. Yup, I always post Robert Reich's Coffee Klatch on Saturdays, he and Heather are very good!

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 05:50 AM

Aug 5

The Trumping of America - The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
https://www.democraticunderground.com/132283581

And there was a bonus this week, he also uploaded a preview of his new book:

A Reading From "Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America" - Robert Reich
https://www.democraticunderground.com/132283738

littlemissmartypants

(29,142 posts)

3. ❤️

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 06:16 AM

Aug 5

Rhiannon12866

(241,475 posts)

4. Thanks! Robert Reich has both the experience and the knowledge - and is willing to speak out!

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #3)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 06:59 AM

Aug 5

littlemissmartypants

(29,142 posts)

5. He's fantastic. One of the few of our fine stalwart Democrats......

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Reply #4)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 07:06 AM

Aug 5

That I don't watch at 1.75 speed.

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rampartd

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6. i might have ignored the book because of glib title

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue Aug 5, 2025, 07:17 AM

Aug 5

but reich has been on the right side of every issue except abuse of the real rfk's autopen

i think i'll download a kindle to have something to read while waiting for martin to finish "winds of winter"

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