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Democracy Now! 2025-08-06 Wednesday

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Aug 6, 2025
Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and author, shares insights on the potential implications of Trump's dismissal of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head, emphasizing its impact on economic credibility. Greg Mitchell, filmmaker and historian, discusses the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and its relevance today, urging a reflection on nuclear disarmament. The conversation also touches on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, immigration policies, and the delicate balance between public trust and political accountability in democracy.
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BLS is Core Economic Trust

  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the backbone of U.S. economic transparency trusted globally.
  • Undermining the BLS threatens trust in economic data affecting business, policy, and financial markets worldwide.
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Job Numbers Revisions Are Normal

  • Revising economic job numbers is normal due to new data, not political manipulation.
  • Large downward revisions do not mean the data are less credible, despite political claims.
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Undermining Economic Institutions Risks All

  • Undermining institutions like the Federal Reserve and BLS erodes market confidence and destabilizes the economy.
  • Confusion and ignorance about economic data and decisions can fuel authoritarianism and hurt the economy.
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