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 What We Can Do About Them.”  Reich and Stiglitz are presented by the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.  Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 29524]

The Great Divide with Joseph Stiglitz and Robert Reich

Robert Reich, Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley, comments on current events and issues.

News & Politics

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 Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.  Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 36611]

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

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 theater are our democratic institutions, which may be forever altered. This UC Berkeley's Social Science Matrix event features two prominent scholars: Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law, and Robert Reich, Carmel P. Friesen Professor of Public Policy, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35379]

The Trump Impeachment with Robert Reich and Erwin Chemerinsky

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 is that we get into the habit of thinking and talking about it, listening to each other’s views and providing a means for people with opposing views to debate these questions civilly. Presented by the Cal Class of 1968 and the Goldman School of Public Policy's Center on Civility & Democratic Engagement (founded by the Class of 1968). Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34277]

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

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]

Robert Reich Shares His Optimism about the Future

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]

The Great Divide with Joseph Stiglitz and Robert Reich

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