Robert Reich (Audio)

Robert Reich (Audio) episodes:

• 12.04.2020

  What’s Next for Democracy: Social Safety Net in America with Robert Reich

  Robert Reich reflects on the recent election; the presidential contest and initiative results. He also discusses UBI, income inequality and what he'd like to see in a Biden administration. Recih is a former Labor Secretary and currently Professor of Public...

  
• 11.08.2019

  The Trump Impeachment with Robert Reich and Erwin Chemerinsky

  With the 2020 general elections looming, the nominee for the Democratic Party undetermined, and a defiant and volatile president at the helm, the impeachment inquiry is sure to heat up in the weeks ahead. At stake in this topsy-turvy political...

  
• 11.20.2018

  Robert Reich: Why the Common Good Disappeared and How We Get It Back with complete introduction

  Professor Robert B. Reich ignites a discussion of the good we have had in common, what happened to it, and what we might do to restore it. His goal is not that we all agree on the common good. It...

  
• 11.05.2018

  Robert Reich Shares His Optimism about the Future

  UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy professor Robert Reich shares his optimism about the future of the United States. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34244]

  
• 11.01.2018

  The Coming Wave? 2018 Midterm Election Panel Featuring: Robert Reich Janet Napolitano and Henry E. Brady

  Professor Robert Reich, University of California President Janet Napolitano, and Dean Henry Brady of the UC Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy discuss the upcoming midterm election. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34079]

  
• 10.18.2018

  Robert Reich: Why the Common Good Disappeared and How We Get It Back

  Professor Robert B. Reich ignites a discussion of the good we have had in common, what happened to it, and what we might do to restore it. His goal is not that we all agree on the common good. It...

  
• 05.07.2018

  Taxes Trade Tariffs and Trump with Robert Reich and Stephen Moore -- Point/Counterpoint

  In an effort to bridge political divides, the UC Berkeley Office of the Chancellor and the Center on Civility & Democratic Engagement host a spirited conversation on taxes, tariffs, trade and President Trump with two economists known for their opposing...

  
• 01.15.2018

  Saving Capitalism and Democracy with Robert Reich -- In the Living Room with Henry E. Brady

  Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explains in colorful detail how the gap in income and wealth has grown so vast in the United States and warns of consequences for democracy if this fundamental divide is not addressed. He references...

  
• 05.11.2017

  Support for Truth is Bipartisan

  Economist Robert Reich, the Clinton-era Labor Secretary and prominent Democratic pundit, gives a rousing talk describing concerns he shares with Republicans who fear that Trump’s way of governing is harming American institutions. Reich is the featured speaker at UC...

  
• 04.24.2017

  Truth as a Common Good with Robert Reich

  Economist Robert Reich, the Clinton-era Labor Secretary and prominent Democratic pundit, gives a rousing talk on how the intersection of politics and economics led to the rise of Donald Trump and describes the concerns he shares with Republicans who fear...

  
• 02.01.2016

  Saving Capitalism with Robert Reich

  UC Berkeley economist Robert Reich reveals how power and influence have created a new American oligarchy, a shrinking middle class, and the greatest income inequality and wealth disparity in 80 years. Citing his latest book, “Saving Capitalism: For the...

  
• 09.28.2015

  Economic Inequality and the Future of Progressivism with Bill De Blasio and Robert Reich

  New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio engages on raising the minimum wage and the need for progressive taxation as potential solutions to addressing income inequality with Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary and now at the Goldman School of Public...

  
• 05.25.2015

  The Great Divide with Joseph Stiglitz and Robert Reich

  Economist Joseph Stiglitz and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich reminisce about opposing “corporate welfare” during their days in the Clinton Administration and talk here about problematic trade deals, income inequality and Stiglitz’s new book, “The Great Divide: Unequal Societies and...

  
• 05.28.2012

  Political Civility Should Not Be an Oxymoron with Robert Reich

  UC Berkeley Professor Robert Reich is one of the nation’s leading experts on work and the economy. He has served in three national administrations, most recently as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. He discusses the state of civility...

  
• 03.19.2012

  2012: A Turning Point? If So Which Way? with Robert Reich

  Hosted by the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, Robert Reich gives an empowering presentation on the state of the new year. Reich has served in three national administrations, most recently as Secretary of Labor under President Bill...

  
• 06.06.2011

  Politics Policy and the Great Recession with Robert Reich - Conversations with History

  Host Harry Kreisler welcomes Robert Reich to discuss political change and the structural causes of the 2008 economic collapse. Recalling his formative experiences, Reich explains what led to his focus on economics and politics. He talks about his tenure as...

  
• 04.04.2011

  Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future with Robert Reich

  Robert Reich has served in four national administrations including those of Presidents Ford, Carter, Clinton, and Obama. He addresses why income and wealth have become so concentrated at the top --more concentrated than at any time since 1928 - and...

  
• 01.03.2011

  Aftershock with Robert Reich

  Robert Reich examines the aftermath of the economic meltdown arguing that there is a structural problem with an increasing concentration of income and wealth at the top, and a middle class that has had to go deeply into debt to...

  
• 12.01.2008

  Berkeley Writers at Work with Robert Reich

  UC Berkeley Professor of Public Policy Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, is the author of 11 books including "Locked in the Cabinet" and "Supercapitalism.” Professor Reich reads from his works and is interviewed about his writing process. Series: "Writers"...

  
• 11.24.2006

  Robert Reich: Where is America Going?

  Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and now Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, looks ahead at US economic trends , the impact of globalization, and future job prospects in this "Homecoming" address to parents of UC...