The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Fmr. Sec. Robert Reich
Aug 11, 2025
Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and public policy professor, dives deep into the crucial need to reverse the Citizens United decision to restore democracy in America. He links the rise of Donald Trump to societal shifts since the 1980s and argues that a new progressive era is on the horizon, driven by younger generations committed to truth and integrity. Reich also discusses his personal journey in the political landscape, contrasting his experiences with growing economic inequality and advocating for vital change.
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Actively Defend Democracy
- Work actively to defend and rebuild democratic norms.
- Robert Reich urges people to hope and take action for democracy.
Remove Big Money From Politics
- Do remove big money from politics to restore democratic integrity.
- Robert Reich says this is essential to make democracy real.
Government Data Credibility At Risk
- Firing BLS staff destroys trust in official job statistics.
- Robert Reich warns this follows the authoritarian playbook.
