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The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions held a virtual hearing examining ways in which to achieve affordable and universal health care.…

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on income inequality and the decline of union influence. Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke about the growing wage gap between the nation’s…

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the HEROES Act, which the House of Representatives passed in May 2020, and the next round of legislation for coronavirus aid.…

Former Clinton administration Secretary of Labor Robert Reich argued that U.S. economic and political systems are rigged to favor the rich and powerful. This virtual discussion was hosted…

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich talked about anti-trust laws and breaking up tech and pharmaceutical monopolies. They spoke with Neera Tanden at Center…

Former Clinton administration Labor Secretary Robert Reich talked about the economic and social cycles societies experience and their effect on the common good.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and Laura Ingraham debated former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and former Governor Jennifer Granholm (D-MI) in the semi-annual Munk Debate. The debate was on…

The Democratic National Convention Committee’s Platform Drafting Committee held a hearing on what should be included in the party’s platform for the July 2016 convention in…

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich talked about his book Saving Capitalism, in which he examines America’s current economic system. He spoke at the 2015 Wisconsin Book Festival, held at…

Katrina Vanden Heuval, Robert Reich, Van Jones, and others talked about inequality in America. Among the topics they covered were voter turnout, wealth distribution, the 2016 presidential…

Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) held a conference call with members of the press to talk about the expiration of the extended unemployment insurance.…

Robert Reich talked about job creation. In his speech he criticized the push to cut the deficit and said unemployment is a bigger crisis and and what lawmakers should be focused on. He also noted…

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the Wall Street bailouts of 2008, the current financial climate, and the U.S. economic relationship with China. The forum began with a…

Secretary of Labor Robert Reich spoke about the need to raise the minimum wage in order to help the 10 million citizens who hold minimum-wage jobs. He also criticized Republicans for trying to…

Author Robert Reich discussed his book The Future of Success, published by Knopf, which analyzed the new economy and its impact on Americans' work and personal lives. He asserted that the…

Author and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich discussed his latest book I’ll Be Short: Essentials for a Decent Working Society, published by Beacon Press. In it, Mr. Reich maintains…

Former Secretary Reich announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for governor of Massachusetts. The winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican Governor Jane Swift…

Democratic leaders and activists spoke about various Democratic causes and outlined a progressive agenda. Among the topics they addressed were health care, education, the environment,…

Experts from various fields speculated about the future of the U.S. and responded to comments from the audience. Among the issues they addressed were the elections, the media and the…

Mr. Livingston and Mr. Reich talked about news of the day and the state of the economy. They also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.