Life in Seven Songs

How Robert Reich learned to fight bullies

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A giant in the field of politics, former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich—who stands just under 5 feet tall—has spent a lifetime fighting for, yes, the little guys. He shares how dealing with grade school bullies prepared him to battle for the middle class. Here are his seven songs.


  1. Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael
  2. Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
  3. Chain Gang – Sam Cooke
  4. Baby I Need Your Loving – The Four Tops
  5. Lady Madonna – The Beatles
  6. Metaphor – The Fantasticks
  7. Suzanne – Judy Collins


    8. Listen to Robert Reich’s full playlist on Spotify. Find the transcript of this episode at lifeinsevensongs.com. Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at [email protected].

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