oh dude thank you times ten... before judged as dumb and/or ignorant as an Oldhead I truly enjoy living day to day (didn't realize my last birthday and drove around with expired license for a month before noticed) so didn't realize that important day of reflection and celebration was coming up... Monday will not be a day to bury head in sand out of embarrassment instead get in public and celebrate one of truly great Americans ever - MLK!!
MLK would be repulsed by what the democrat party has become and enraged at what goes on in the streets named after him. If you are ever in a different city and need drugs, just go to MLK Jr Boulevard.
No chance of me getting a Tesla. Haven't used Amazon since 2020, rarely go on facebook. Is there a way to make it clear that somone wants to leave, to "unsubscribe" and have data removed?
@@pynn1000 good question... did the FB thing back in day when had nieces/nephews very young for pic tracking... left it well over a decade ago and now wonder if can go get it erased
@ericaldelgado6790 Our mainstream media help to normalize the corruption, lies, and crimes. They no longer report on it, or they only mention it in passing.
I hardly consumed news content from the likes of CNN, MSNBC and Washington Post as it was, but occasionally they got it right. Now, though, I won’t touch any of it. They aren’t going to get a single click, view or cent of ad revenue from me
@@ericadelgado6790 it isn’t just the media. The entire Republican Party and half the voting public is normalizing insanity. And, sorry to say, some democrats also.
@@pensivepenguin3000Trump, right off the bat, started calling the networks 'fake news'. Then, the networks proceeded to become fake news. The networks now shame our nation, as they are every bit as much propaganda as faux entertainment.
Watching my country expire over these past few months has been difficult. As a Viet Nam vet I have many times asked myself if what happened there did anything to promote Democracy or a better world for all people, or if any of the conflicts this country has been involved with in my lifetime had any positive meaning. I believe now the answer is a resounding no. The second inauguration of DJT has proved at least to me that the vast majority of "Americans" have no concept of what freedom , truly is, because of the constant manipulation of self interested "leaders" or just an inbred lack of human decency I don't have the historical knowledge or expertise to say. But I see and hear the utter dismay in you who have served this country with honor and decency and with a personal mandate to be fair with all. It is truly a sad day when old men such as ourselves weep inside as we watch the nation that has given us so much, swept away by the ministrations of selfish demons in human form. God Bless you Sir.
"TYYS!" Thank You for Your Service! Is our prayers and hopefully you and the millions of true contributors of the greatness that built this nation. It was not in vane❤and you will be rewarded. Much Love!
@@matthewc3488 Why does the subject of cancer live rent-free in a cancer patient's head? I'd rather not think about him, but not addressing the reality is a maladaptive response.
It must be horribly discouraging for Robert to have spent his entire life fighting for progress and speaking out about oligarchy only to see the lessons never learned, and, in fact, the country sliding even further in that direction
The founders counted on people having some basic understanding of democracy. They didn’t build this beautiful experiment just so we could ignorantly burn it down, but that is what we are doing
Remember to boycott all mainstream media coverage of the coronation of King Donald Trump the First, and all of their programming for the following week.
I’m going to avoid any news coverage that week. I can’t stand to see him returning to power. Call it a boycott if you want, but the honest truth is it’s just protecting my mental health
@@pensivepenguin3000 it is hard to listen to any of them, isn’t it? Elon is pissing me off, Donald is an idiot and the news just acts like Trump is an okay choice for president.
Robert, me too. My country's flag lives in my heart. And thanks, Mr. President Biden, for reminding Americans that women must be seen as people with equal rights under the law.
Tariffs will increase costs of finished goods and components used throughout US manufacturing. This will be an immediate and huge hike in inflation. To fight inflation the Fed will have to hike interest rates which will be wonderful for the billionaires but possibly take away the middle class. Inflation is so high that consumers are literally taking debt for basic life necessities. Collapse has indeed begun..
Our economy is facing challenges due to uncertainties (Institutions Like Blackrock), housing issues, foreclosures, global fluctuations, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, all contributing to instability.
@@JudyTiani With rising inflation, slow economic growth, and trade disruptions, it's crucial for all sectors to take immediate action to restore stability and promote growth. With inflation currently soaring, your primary concerns should be how to maximize your savings/retirement funds. I have been able to do just that and I feel fulfilled. In summary, my once sitting 100k is now about 9% away from turning into a million.
@@JudyTiani We are only slow in readjusting to the economic trends when we should be the ones who determine the trend. By spreading investments across different asset classes, like bonds, real estate, and international stocks, we can reduce the impact of the market's meltdown. Just be a pro or get yourself a pro.
@@FrancesBe How did you manage to achieve that level of growth? I'm trying everything I can to improve my investments, I'm retiring few years from now and I need a better diversification as soon as possible.
@@JudyTiani What can I say? It was all made possible by my CFA, Katherine Ann McGrath. She allocated my finance to different investments including stock. I've been getting decent gains with minimal risks and I can't really thank her enough.
For what it’s worth, Mr. Reich, you are one of only a handful of American heroes that I have seen in my 78 years on this planet. I am so deeply sorry for the way things have turned out, and I know that this horrific failure on the part of we the people must be extremely painful for you, a man who has spent his entire career struggling to both help and enlighten people. I don’t know what is to come, but I’m fairly certain I will not live long enough to see any honorable resolution to this tragedy. Still, like you, I want to believe that Americans will eventually wake up and once again begin the struggle for a just and peaceful world. In the meantime, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done. I began this journey in soul smashing poverty and violence. By the time I left the military in 1968, I no longer believed that the United States was either just or a democracy. Unfortunately, I now know that I was correct. Nevertheless, it was the dream that kept me going. And that has made a world of difference. Now I am dying from cancer, and sadly, I find that preferable to living in a world without dreams. Here’s to you and all your courageous colleagues for struggling to keep hope alive. Peace be with you.
These sessions with Robert and Heather are far more comforting and valuable than spending $200 an hour on a therapist to try to overcome the depression brought on by the election of Trump.
Interesting conversation. As a senior citizen, one thing I've learned over the decades is, the only constant in the halls of our government leadership is the corruption, nepotism and greed.
It's always been there, but never so openly vulgar. The last 25 years have been a real eye opener, though. First lobbyists going to meetings in the Capitol building, then dark money came in. We're not going to have a country to point to if voters don't wake up.
@@cc1k435 The primary motivation for seeking government positions of power seems to be 'Self Profit". How many don't become millionares within a short period in office.
I'm listening to your podcast from across the Atlantic. I'm Norwegian and like Robert,born 1946. But unlike most Americans I do not believe in the most famous- well known- myths about the USA. I invite all Americans to take a deep dive into what is loosely named the Scandinavian model. You -Americans-are mostly speaking about the Freedom TO do things... What about freedom FROM things.... Like shootings,guns,narcotics unsafe neighborhoods and WAY too much money in politics?? All the best from a well organized country. 🇧🇻😎😎🇧🇻
@@larstveiten4164Take away Norway's massive oil and gas reserves, and what are you left with? Not very much at all; so show a little restraint and circumspection with your views and comparisons.....
And the Repukes in power don't give a rat's a$$--and people that are struggling keep voting for them! I can't wrap my mind around that king of stupidity. 44
@Heather-vg2tq I think you misunderstood Biden's warning. Bernie and others have been warning us that oligarchs are taking control (slowly, over years). Biden warned us that tech oligarchs DID NOW take control of America, in the last few months. Huge difference. He warned us we've lost, and we must resist.
Yep, and his former party and media have given him the middle finger. He wanted to give us a revised and improved New Deal and everyone on the right and key leadership on the left claimed he was too radical. You've got to be kidding me. Well, here we are now. The corporations and the obscenely wealthy have finally won. Welcome, America to your new Oligarchy!
He had a good talk back in December the only person that has make sense of what he is saying I rather have Bernie as president than trump in my opinion I can’t stand trump he is a parasite narcissistic self loathing and so on he only cares about his self interest no one else and for his mom to write a book about her son says a lot about trump he is also lawless and promotes lawlessness I can’t wait till he is out of office he should be impeached for what he is and has done to USA let’s other countries know our justification of justice system is beyond terrible he sure trump really showed everyone who he is in his first term why being deceived by this trump as he is a God he is a fraud and a liar I cringe when I see him on the news talking and soothe same song and dance however people are waking up to who trump really is and some people are leaving the maga cult the USA is in deep waters and it’s only going to get worse with trump in office we have not seen nothing yet lord help us I can’t believe he is in office as the president again smh
750 billionaires in the USA and the minimum wage is seven dollars and 25 cents. I mean, WTF?. I'm a Brit and I've been to the USA and I will NEVER go back there. UK minimum wage is double the US minimum wage. The Coffee Klatch is compulsory viewing- love you guys...
I found you guys about 3 months ago and thankfully I did. Such a difficult time you are helping us get through. I’ll be 80 this year and maybe no 2028 for me so counting on you going forward!
The sheer reality of your coffee klatch today brings tears to my eyes. And yes, I am frightened as I fall into several of the vulnerable catagories. I WILL keep the fight against the new regime alive in me.
I will be watching MLK speeches on Monday, in particular the mountaintop speech when he prophetically says “I may not get there with you.” I’ve yet to be moved as deeply.
Biden and Harris will forever be remembered as the truly wonderful leaders they are. They swooped in, did CPR on the USA and revived us after so much turmoil, disease, and INSURRECTION! Then comes trump, ready to swoop in and unplug our life support for his own gains and that of his billionaire friends. I feel your pain. Our true leaders who consider others will be sorely missed 😢 (Except by the cult followers, who will happily follow trump straight to he11 like lap dogs).
I feel absolutely sick from this ordeal. I can’t think of anyone who isn’t afraid of Trump and won’t call him out and get him put in jail. I’m worried about my fellow Americans who could be incarcerated without legal aid and might never be heard from again.
❤❤❤ Love your program. I agree, the most horrible person ever. I too am very worried about the next 4 years we face. We need to stay vigilant and stand our ground never waiver and stick together. Democracy will prevail.
No. Drowning out the "inauguration" (how do you even swear in a guy whose word means absolutely nothing?) with a MLK Day celebrating everything non-Trumpian VERY visibly is what you owe the rest of the world!
We are interested! The Media has dropped the ball completely on Trump! I think we are headed deeper into a dark age of media misinformation and dysfunctional AI logarithms. You two have an important job keeping us informed and holding the line against this insanity! Things feel very heavy out here.
Just one last hand extended in gratitude, Prof. Reich, for your unflagging honesty, wisdom, and heroic clarity before we descend into the Abyss. Vox clamatis in deserto. "Once more...into the Breach..."
Thank you for the job you do Bob...you are not only giving the news but you are teaching the public about things we would never know if we watched Fox news..
You two make a great analysis of what we are going through, but we need to keep fighting and be I the resistance. Half of the country is in such movement resisting trump, we must continue despite all the absurdity we are exposed now.
Thank you Robert and Heather. This is a global fight. If backlash is what we need, backlash is what the oligarchs will get. Decentralized, transparent, accountable, independent media, networks, technology and economics is the future.
His lack of animals is telling. He can’t even find it in his little metal heart to look past his hatred for democrats in California, and remember that the wildlife is suffering as well. That right there should be enough to make a person decide to do something, anything that resembles compassion. He’s the freaking worst.
Thank goodness for The Meidas Touch Network for telling the truth about what’s really happening. Also there are many UA-cam podcasters for good comments on current events.
Thank you, Dr. Reich, for your intelligent, insightful, honest observations. Yep, things are pretty awful right now, but there's no reason to accept that all is lost.
Don't watch the Inauguration!!! Take Monday to celebrate MLK Day. Do something outside of your home, You'll see all the clips of this up coming sad day therefore stay away from social media January 20th except for the celebration of a man who had morals and integrity.
The Plunderdome is just one of donald's cages. If we look, we'll see others. Find his "Dungeon Of Vengeance" sitting on the Louisiana-Texas borderlands. And Florida holds his "Arrest-or-Torture Concentration Camps". He relocated his "Kids-In-Cages Arena" and "Taxes-to-Billionaires" bank accounts, both to Russia.
Thank you both for the many words of encouragement, yes, Monday is going to be tough,let's fill the next few years educating ourselves and others on how to get back into power, but this time with a good plan for all the people.
And remotly -from Germany- thank you for your Kaffeeklatsch❤. The Oligarch and "Wannabedictators" are working globally, a huge spider w.w.w. 😮 Thank you🎉
Oligarchs and real dictators have joined together, to weaken & control our societies and nations. We MUST all resist, together. trump, xi, putin, orban, modi, jong-un, elon musk, mark zuckerberg, peter thiel, jeff bezos, sam altman... all aim to fully control society and also become trillionaires.
@scarytimes1984 We have forgotten. Half of the American people have become either become stupid, completely and utterly stupid or they agree with his bigotry .
what's Christian about Hegseth? His financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety, personal misconduct, white nationalism, misogyny, lack of self control...?
Many conservative Christians are white nationalists. It isn’t the teachings of Jesus, as he was a Jew so would not have pushed a white nationalist theology, but I can tell you for sure that many white nationalists attend church and believe they are good Christians. And it is accepted and supported within the Christian communities in the south and middle of the country.
Thank you Robert and Heather for your inputs. How do we cancel this people trying to distort our system? Money is not everything but sadly it is the only thing especially in America.
My only request is to always do the coffee clink, even if virtually. It always makes me feel a part of a community that cares for these subjects. Thank you for being a wonderful space to have every Saturday morning!
Trump’s official presidential portrait is downright chilling. Especially with news of “immigration raids” in Chicago starting this week. We are really, truly in for the worst predictions everyone has made. Buckle up.
I absolutely fear the future of this Bueatiful Country. Mother Nature is even more upset, and rightly so. Appreciate your time and love of democracy! Please keep bringing out the truth, we all need you. ❤🤍💙🇺🇸😊
I disagree- The Biden administration upheld our democratic values under the Constitution and followed the rule of law. Trump fought our laws and justice system which are made to hold people to account if they break the law. By electing a person who broke norms and laws and lies and does not respect our Constitution- the United States is giving power to corrupt people. Not all politicians are corrupted.
@edkalski2312 You should modify your statement. The biggest problem is not (only) politicians. It's any group that is power-hungry, greedy, and selfish. That includes politicians, billionaires, lobbyists, corporatists, most CEOs, etc. I'm sorry to say it this way, but you assume politicians are powerful because you don't understand the core of politics. A politician becomes powerful only if they have huge political funds, to campaign (to "convince" or confuse uninformed voters). You may not know that most top politicians spend 70-80% of their working/free time raising money for themselves. Unfunded politicians get voted out easily. Politicians backed by wealthy-donors stay (and become rich themselves). Money controls politics. Billionaires control politicians.
@sharimeyers292 That is a good thing to do. You can also get the office phone nuberbers of all senators and representatives from .gov website and flood their phone lines with messages.
Monday is the day to remember MLK, not the new regime!
100%!
@@coffeecomments every single park in your neighborhood payed by taxpayer money is your safe space. use it.
oh dude thank you times ten... before judged as dumb and/or ignorant as an Oldhead I truly enjoy living day to day (didn't realize my last birthday and drove around with expired license for a month before noticed) so didn't realize that important day of reflection and celebration was coming up... Monday will not be a day to bury head in sand out of embarrassment instead get in public and celebrate one of truly great Americans ever - MLK!!
I will 'don' black to recognize both
wow
Let’s all remember Revered Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday and celebrate his achievements America 🇺🇸 !!! 💙
Remember him, he had a dream
Let us celebrate the progress Dr. King embodies and a hope that this country can achieve his most sublime vision of unity.
I plan to remember MLK and The late president Carter as well!
MLK would be repulsed by what the democrat party has become and enraged at what goes on in the streets named after him. If you are ever in a different city and need drugs, just go to MLK Jr Boulevard.
Indeed, honor MLKjr before he is erased from history books.
Boycott: Tesla, Amazon and Facebook ..
For years and years
Already doing that! Let’s keep it up!
No chance of me getting a Tesla. Haven't used Amazon since 2020, rarely go on facebook. Is there a way to make it clear that somone wants to leave, to "unsubscribe" and have data removed?
Already done patronising them for a couple of years.
@@pynn1000 good question... did the FB thing back in day when had nieces/nephews very young for pic tracking... left it well over a decade ago and now wonder if can go get it erased
The normalization of the insanity is what gets me. 🤢 Thanks for calling it out. We cannot become complacent. 🤨
@ericaldelgado6790 Our mainstream media help to normalize the corruption, lies, and crimes. They no longer report on it, or they only mention it in passing.
I hardly consumed news content from the likes of CNN, MSNBC and Washington Post as it was, but occasionally they got it right. Now, though, I won’t touch any of it. They aren’t going to get a single click, view or cent of ad revenue from me
@@ericadelgado6790 it isn’t just the media. The entire Republican Party and half the voting public is normalizing insanity. And, sorry to say, some democrats also.
@@pensivepenguin3000Trump, right off the bat, started calling the networks 'fake news'.
Then, the networks proceeded to become fake news.
The networks now shame our nation, as they are every bit as much propaganda as faux entertainment.
@@ericadelgado6790 And spite. And wilful ignorance.
Dmnd shame, as the Founding Fathers were all Enlightenment intellectuals.
I can't shake the despair, and the memory of him saying, " Vote for me, and you'll never have to vote again."
For me its "you knew I was a snake when you let me in" but same vibe. Ugh.
@@user-gf7kc5fc5m yes. Let’s hope he is wrong!
Me either. I'm afraid we won't have voting anymore.
@carolperkins1493 or there won't be anything worth voting for...😮
He also said something to the effect of, don't worry about voting this past election. Apparently, the maga already had it in the bag.
Watching my country expire over these past few months has been difficult. As a Viet Nam vet I have many times asked myself if what happened there did anything to promote Democracy or a better world for all people, or if any of the conflicts this country has been involved with in my lifetime had any positive meaning. I believe now the answer is a resounding no. The second inauguration of DJT has proved at least to me that the vast majority of "Americans" have no concept of what freedom , truly is, because of the constant manipulation of self interested "leaders" or just an inbred lack of human decency I don't have the historical knowledge or expertise to say. But I see and hear the utter dismay in you who have served this country with honor and decency and with a personal mandate to be fair with all. It is truly a sad day when old men such as ourselves weep inside as we watch the nation that has given us so much, swept away by the ministrations of selfish demons in human form. God Bless you Sir.
Thank you sir!❤😊
Beautifully put. Thank you!
"TYYS!" Thank You for Your Service! Is our prayers and hopefully you and the millions of true contributors of the greatness that built this nation. It was not in vane❤and you will be rewarded. Much Love!
Amen brother. I am disgusted with our fellow veterans that voted for this pos
Thank you for your service.
The oligarchs have now completely shed their facade of concern for the good of the people.
100%.
Never saw them concerned.
Yep
The oligarchs were completely transparent from the start. The People chose this with their eyes wide open.
Increasing wealth inequality and lack of justice will lead the downtrodden to take desperate measures.
I will not watch the Billionares and Trump's Goons on TV.
Me either!
Why do you let them live rent free in your head?
@@matthewc3488 That's not the point
@@matthewc3488 Why does the subject of cancer live rent-free in a cancer patient's head? I'd rather not think about him, but not addressing the reality is a maladaptive response.
Same!
It must be horribly discouraging for Robert to have spent his entire life fighting for progress and speaking out about oligarchy only to see the lessons never learned, and, in fact, the country sliding even further in that direction
Indeed, and it is obvious that Robert himself has learned nothing because he continues to lick the boots of the Democratic Party.
First Felon of the United States FFOTUS
Lol
FLAG ON MONDAY. In our yard we are flying our I HAVE A DREAM flag in appreciation of Dr. MLK, Jr.
@rustyleffel403 I wanted to do this but ran out of time, my Dad's been ill.
American flag upside down for DISTRESS!
Just take down the flag, then. Seems fair to me. @@michellecd4722
@@michellecd4722it's in your heart and it shows ❤❤❤❤
Lovely idea ❤
OMG America.... wtf have you done. thanks Robert and Heather for all your videos
Not my president!
Trump the dump is not my president.
The founders counted on people having some basic understanding of democracy. They didn’t build this beautiful experiment just so we could ignorantly burn it down, but that is what we are doing
Remember to boycott all mainstream media coverage of the coronation of King Donald Trump the First, and all of their programming for the following week.
I’m going to avoid any news coverage that week. I can’t stand to see him returning to power. Call it a boycott if you want, but the honest truth is it’s just protecting my mental health
Boycott companies that donated to the coming regime.
King Elon, president Donald
@@pensivepenguin3000 it is hard to listen to any of them, isn’t it? Elon is pissing me off, Donald is an idiot and the news just acts like Trump is an okay choice for president.
Protecting our inner peace is our new mantra. Fear and cruelty have become weapons that we have the power to ignore.
Monday is my son’s Birthday! He is a wonderful man. I will be celebrating him.
Have fun
Happy Birthday to your son!!
Inauguration of the felon.
I'll be wearing black in mourning for America. Stand strong my friends.
Love from New Zealand.
Thank you from New York!
Thank you!
Robert, me too. My country's flag lives in my heart. And thanks, Mr. President Biden, for reminding Americans that women must be seen as people with equal rights under the law.
So excited that Biden said the ERA is now part of the Constitution.
This country needs a new flag, its been hijacked just as the swastika was from Hindus and Buddhists.
Tariffs will increase costs of finished goods and components used throughout US manufacturing. This will be an immediate and huge hike in inflation. To fight inflation the Fed will have to hike interest rates which will be wonderful for the billionaires but possibly take away the middle class. Inflation is so high that consumers are literally taking debt for basic life necessities. Collapse has indeed begun..
Our economy is facing challenges due to uncertainties (Institutions Like Blackrock), housing issues, foreclosures, global fluctuations, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, all contributing to instability.
@@JudyTiani With rising inflation, slow economic growth, and trade disruptions, it's crucial for all sectors to take immediate action to restore stability and promote growth. With inflation currently soaring, your primary concerns should be how to maximize your savings/retirement funds. I have been able to do just that and I feel fulfilled. In summary, my once sitting 100k is now about 9% away from turning into a million.
@@JudyTiani We are only slow in readjusting to the economic trends when we should be the ones who determine the trend. By spreading investments across different asset classes, like bonds, real estate, and international stocks, we can reduce the impact of the market's meltdown. Just be a pro or get yourself a pro.
@@FrancesBe How did you manage to achieve that level of growth? I'm trying everything I can to improve my investments, I'm retiring few years from now and I need a better diversification as soon as possible.
@@JudyTiani What can I say? It was all made possible by my CFA, Katherine Ann McGrath. She allocated my finance to different investments including stock. I've been getting decent gains with minimal risks and I can't really thank her enough.
A commentor referred to Trump as FOTUS! FELON OF THE UNITED STATES! Don't you love it? Let's all use this! FOTUS! Perfect! FOTUS Trump!
Love it!
I LOVE it !
Sad, we have zero respect for the so called leader of the greatest nation❗
@@Hope4U61respect is EARNED!! Trump has NOT earned trust, he is a felon!!
I love it!!
For what it’s worth, Mr. Reich, you are one of only a handful of American heroes that I have seen in my 78 years on this planet. I am so deeply sorry for the way things have turned out, and I know that this horrific failure on the part of we the people must be extremely painful for you, a man who has spent his entire career struggling to both help and enlighten people. I don’t know what is to come, but I’m fairly certain I will not live long enough to see any honorable resolution to this tragedy. Still, like you, I want to believe that Americans will eventually wake up and once again begin the struggle for a just and peaceful world. In the meantime, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done. I began this journey in soul smashing poverty and violence. By the time I left the military in 1968, I no longer believed that the United States was either just or a democracy. Unfortunately, I now know that I was correct. Nevertheless, it was the dream that kept me going. And that has made a world of difference. Now I am dying from cancer, and sadly, I find that preferable to living in a world without dreams. Here’s to you and all your courageous colleagues for struggling to keep hope alive. Peace be with you.
Peace be with you too, I appreciate your message.
Thank you for your service, sir, and I will echo “peace to you”.
@@lisaedwards2551🙏🏼
I hope you find a miracle and our country 😢
Thank you for your service. I wish you peace. I will do all I can to fight for this country and our dreams.
These sessions with Robert and Heather are far more comforting and valuable than spending $200 an hour on a therapist to try to overcome the depression brought on by the election of Trump.
Interesting conversation. As a senior citizen, one thing I've learned over the decades is, the only constant in the halls of our government leadership is the corruption, nepotism and greed.
Where does that corruption come from? It comes from the rich and it comes from the citizenry too lazy to vote smart.
It's always been there, but never so openly vulgar. The last 25 years have been a real eye opener, though. First lobbyists going to meetings in the Capitol building, then dark money came in. We're not going to have a country to point to if voters don't wake up.
The plot has been lost. By the people and for the people!❤
The Citizens United Decision was a death blow to democracy. Corporate free speech is indoctrinating.
@@cc1k435 The primary motivation for seeking government positions of power seems to be 'Self Profit". How many don't become millionares within a short period in office.
That’s what I’ve been saying! Without democracy, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS! 🤦🏻
Why can’t people see this?!
Agree. I guess a lot of people have no concept of a lack of freedom. They certainly haven’t studied much history or they really didn’t absorb it.
The real shock and awe is this cabinet being presented to us.
Pick the least qualified.
@@rayla1780 And the most corrupt.
The people making $700 per hour have convinced those that are making $25 per hour that their plight is caused by those making $7.25 per hour.
Right on cons and deception
I'm listening to your podcast from across the Atlantic. I'm Norwegian and like Robert,born 1946. But unlike most Americans I do not believe in the most famous- well known- myths about the USA. I invite all Americans to take a deep dive into what is loosely named the Scandinavian model.
You -Americans-are mostly speaking about the
Freedom TO do things...
What about freedom FROM things....
Like shootings,guns,narcotics unsafe neighborhoods and
WAY too much money in politics??
All the best from a well organized country.
🇧🇻😎😎🇧🇻
$700 is a massive underestimation...,I'd imagine..
@@larstveiten4164Take away Norway's massive oil and gas reserves, and what are you left with? Not very much at all; so show a little restraint and circumspection with your views and comparisons.....
I was stunned by Bernie's reminder that the federal minimum wage is still $7.25!!!!
It’s going up this year in some blue states
@@sharimeyers292the difference is federal vs state min wage
@@sharimeyers292 It has been up in several blue states for a while. $15.50 in New York (was $15.00 in 2024).
@@jomamacallinyou and?
And the Repukes in power don't give a rat's a$$--and people that are struggling keep voting for them! I can't wrap my mind around that king of stupidity.
44
Bernie has been warning about the oligarchy for 40 years!! Just sayin…
@Heather-vg2tq I think you misunderstood Biden's warning. Bernie and others have been warning us that oligarchs are taking control (slowly, over years).
Biden warned us that tech oligarchs DID NOW take control of America, in the last few months. Huge difference. He warned us we've lost, and we must resist.
JFK warned about it in 1962.
Yep, and his former party and media have given him the middle finger. He wanted to give us a revised and improved New Deal and everyone on the right and key leadership on the left claimed he was too radical. You've got to be kidding me. Well, here we are now. The corporations and the obscenely wealthy have finally won. Welcome, America to your new Oligarchy!
And yet continues to lick the boots of the failed democratic party, and backed loser Hillary, and his good friend Genocide Joe.
He had a good talk back in December the only person that has make sense of what he is saying I rather have Bernie as president than trump in my opinion I can’t stand trump he is a parasite narcissistic self loathing and so on he only cares about his self interest no one else and for his mom to write a book about her son says a lot about trump he is also lawless and promotes lawlessness I can’t wait till he is out of office he should be impeached for what he is and has done to USA let’s other countries know our justification of justice system is beyond terrible he sure trump really showed everyone who he is in his first term why being deceived by this trump as he is a God he is a fraud and a liar I cringe when I see him on the news talking and soothe same song and dance however people are waking up to who trump really is and some people are leaving the maga cult the USA is in deep waters and it’s only going to get worse with trump in office we have not seen nothing yet lord help us I can’t believe he is in office as the president again smh
Heather's "grievance energy" point is spot on.
Your clarity on what is going on and what is at stake in our democracy is much appreciated.
750 billionaires in the USA and the minimum wage is seven dollars and 25 cents. I mean, WTF?. I'm a Brit and I've been to the USA and I will NEVER go back there. UK minimum wage is double the US minimum wage. The Coffee Klatch is compulsory viewing- love you guys...
Ty for your support. I'm so embarrassed by my country. I'm female, over 60 I've been their target for too long
Min wage in Oregon and some other states is around $15.00/hr.
@@stevecrandell1485 PA a few years ago was 10.25 an hour sadly I had to move because I couldn't pay for rent anymore so back to the 7.25 an hour
"These are the times that try men's souls." Bob, you are a guiding light in these dark times. Please keep up the good fight.
The Press is SCARED SH’TLESS that Rump will shut them down😪
Remember in Trump 1 there were how many continuous days with no briefing from the press secretary?
How would he actually do that?
God help us Robert and Heather! 🇺🇸
I found you guys about 3 months ago and thankfully I did. Such a difficult time you are helping us get through. I’ll be 80 this year and maybe no 2028 for me so counting on you going forward!
God bless you, Robert, I love your show watch it every Saturday.
The sheer reality of your coffee klatch today brings tears to my eyes. And yes, I am frightened as I fall into several of the vulnerable catagories. I WILL keep the fight against the new regime alive in me.
R R suggested MAGA voters are most vulnerable?
Yes, thank you President Biden!
Welcome to the last weekend of democracy!
I love and respect both of you. Thank you for being there for us. It is helpful for me to sit with you and listen and think and feel.
Thank you, Professor Reich and Heather! As always, it was a great discussion.
I will be watching MLK speeches on Monday, in particular the mountaintop speech when he prophetically says “I may not get there with you.” I’ve yet to be moved as deeply.
Congratulations on your 1million subscribers 😊 keep speaking up !
Love this show. Can't wait for 9 AM eastern each Saturday.
You both are so refreshing. I can breathe now…
This podcast speaks for me, all my devastated feelings and yet I must hold onto hope-You both are amazing and speak the sordid truth- God help us 🇺🇸
Thank you Mr. Reich. Please keeping sending your message out. We need it now more than ever before 💙💙💙💙✌✌✌
Robert and Heather, thank you for the Coffee Klatches. I treasure every Saturday morning.👏👏👏👏👏
See you next week❤️❤️
It makes me cry to think we are not going to have four more years of President Biden and VP Harris. 😢😢😢
Time to celebrate their eviction!
Biden and Harris will forever be remembered as the truly wonderful leaders they are. They swooped in, did CPR on the USA and revived us after so much turmoil, disease, and INSURRECTION! Then comes trump, ready to swoop in and unplug our life support for his own gains and that of his billionaire friends. I feel your pain. Our true leaders who consider others will be sorely missed 😢
(Except by the cult followers, who will happily follow trump straight to he11 like lap dogs).
@crystalspackman8491 Thank you. The most consequential president in my lifetime, and I remember the 1952 election.
That's because you have not been paying attention. They totally handed us over to trump and the wealthy.
I cry every day. 😢 everything is so messed up and people believe the unbelievable.
🎉Congratulations, Robert & Heather, on reaching 1 million subscribers!🎉
I feel absolutely sick from this ordeal. I can’t think of anyone who isn’t afraid of Trump and won’t call him out and get him put in jail.
I’m worried about my fellow Americans who could be incarcerated without legal aid and might never be heard from again.
Thanks so much for caring for & sharing Democracy in a free society & addressing our fears as we move into scary territory❤😢😊❤
❤❤❤ Love your program. I agree, the most horrible person ever. I too am very worried about the next 4 years we face. We need to stay vigilant and stand our ground never waiver and stick together. Democracy will prevail.
"Don,t tell me there's no hope at all. Together we stand. Divided we fall....." Pink Floyd
BOYCOTT ALL TV AND SOCIAL MEDIA ON 1-20-2025
@@jamesdriggers6823 😂😂😂😂😂 like you could.
No. Drowning out the "inauguration" (how do you even swear in a guy whose word means absolutely nothing?) with a MLK Day celebrating everything non-Trumpian VERY visibly is what you owe the rest of the world!
To see your drug warrior and prosecutor embarrassed on an international stage has been TASTY!!
@@themeanhornet1070 great use of the emoji! duh duh duh
@@CasandratooMagabot 😂
We are interested! The Media has dropped the ball completely on Trump! I think we are headed deeper into a dark age of media misinformation and dysfunctional AI logarithms. You two have an important job keeping us informed and holding the line against this insanity! Things feel very heavy out here.
Just one last hand extended in gratitude, Prof. Reich, for your unflagging honesty, wisdom, and heroic clarity before we descend into the Abyss.
Vox clamatis in deserto.
"Once more...into the Breach..."
It's good to know we are not alone in these troubled times. Thank you for being here.
1M subscribers and you all deserve it. Thank you for your commentary and sanity.🎉🎉
@RBReich, Love to you both. Thank you both for your commitment to our country. Robert, I wish that you and Bernie were leading our country. 💙💙💙
Thank you for the job you do Bob...you are not only giving the news but you are teaching the public about things we would never know if we watched Fox news..
Bob, the parting statements you made were heartfelt and true. Thank you sir. We will survive as a democracy.
You two make a great analysis of what we are going through, but we need to keep fighting and be I the resistance. Half of the country is in such movement resisting trump, we must continue despite all the absurdity we are exposed now.
Love it when Robert becomes cheeky. Monday is just terrifying, so I treasure being able to smile.
But, FOUR MORE YEARS?!!
It won't last 4 years murica will be a pariah to the world in two days. F murica
Thank you Robert! You bring sanity to an insane time.
Thank you for Coffee Klatch and helping g us to stay informed. We will be celebrating MLK and remembering Present Carter.
Thank you Robert and Heather.
This is a global fight.
If backlash is what we need, backlash is what the oligarchs will get.
Decentralized, transparent, accountable, independent media, networks, technology and economics is the future.
It’s not that they want to be respected. It’s that they don’t want to be questioned or held accountable. They want complete control
@@BossLadyofTheResistence thank you for saying that. It’s a complete power and money grab. The rest of the world can go up in flames around them.
Pups, dogs, and other animals demonstrate against the first president not to have any kind of pet in over 100 years.
His lack of animals is telling. He can’t even find it in his little metal heart to look past his hatred for democrats in California, and remember that the wildlife is suffering as well. That right there should be enough to make a person decide to do something, anything that resembles compassion. He’s the freaking worst.
tRUMP is a mean, evil person. Any pet would hate him. He has no empathy, no feeling in his heart for anyone or any being but himself.
Felon Trump Hates Domestic Animals.
It wouldn't surprise me if the BULLY hurt them in his childhood.
You are wrong, he has a pet. She is named Melania.
@onheberle She doesn't like him either.
Thank goodness for The Meidas Touch Network for telling the truth about what’s really happening. Also there are many UA-cam podcasters for good comments on current events.
Thank you, Dr. Reich, for your intelligent, insightful, honest observations. Yep, things are pretty awful right now, but there's no reason to accept that all is lost.
Thank you for your content!💙✌️
I wish you could be the president, Mr. Reich. ❤
Totally agree and Heather vice president!
@@peggycarson6604 yes! ❤️
@@ChadTimblin I would vote for Robert for sure. But, I never vote anything but blue.
Reich for President would be something of an oxymoron. However, I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment.
@@ChadTimblin I’ve thought that so many times and I was just thinking it today ahead of tomorrow’s inauguration. So, I agree again!
Robert Reich! From your mouth to God's ears. Cuz I am scared, hurt and anxious!
Don't watch the Inauguration!!!
Take Monday to celebrate MLK Day.
Do something outside of your home,
You'll see all the clips of this up coming sad day therefore stay away from social media January 20th except for the celebration of a man who had morals and integrity.
Go see a movie on Monday! Get out of the house!
Welcome to the Plunderdome!
🤠👍
The Plunderdome is just one of donald's cages. If we look, we'll see others.
Find his "Dungeon Of Vengeance" sitting on the Louisiana-Texas borderlands.
And Florida holds his "Arrest-or-Torture Concentration Camps". He relocated his "Kids-In-Cages Arena" and "Taxes-to-Billionaires" bank accounts, both to Russia.
Agreed on your view of the importance of democracy . It is the number 1 issue without which non other issue can be resolved decently .
Thank you both for the many words of encouragement, yes, Monday is going to be tough,let's fill the next few years educating ourselves and others on how to get back into power, but this time with a good plan for all the people.
Frat house in the Whitehouse on Monday !! Risky business starts on Tuesday !! They’ll tear it up you watch
Love your show and look forward to it every Saturday !
And remotly -from Germany- thank you for your Kaffeeklatsch❤.
The Oligarch and "Wannabedictators" are working globally, a huge spider w.w.w. 😮
Thank you🎉
Oligarchs and real dictators have joined together, to weaken & control our societies and nations. We MUST all resist, together.
trump, xi, putin, orban, modi, jong-un, elon musk, mark zuckerberg, peter thiel, jeff bezos, sam altman... all aim to fully control society and also become trillionaires.
Enjoy you 2 so much. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, humor and some sense of comfort as we move into these uncomfortable and uncertain times. ☕️
❤Love you Gal and guy. ! Thanks so much Heather, and Professor Reich !
Have we forgotten the lessons of FDR?
Have we forgotten the lessons of Hitler?
@scarytimes1984 We have forgotten. Half of the American people have become either become stupid, completely and utterly stupid or they agree with his bigotry .
thx Robert and Heather 😊
IMHO: the Jack Smith report was a news blip because it's moot now.
Love you guys. Thank you for being here and sharing a balance of calm and optimism amidst the chaos. You are the champions that keep me going.
Thank you Robert and Heather.
Raiding cupboards for comfort food as I listen !! ( so grateful for you two, too)
what's Christian about Hegseth? His financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety, personal misconduct, white nationalism, misogyny, lack of self control...?
Pretend Christianity. Having nothing to do with the teaching of Christ.
Christians are hippocrits
Many conservative Christians are white nationalists. It isn’t the teachings of Jesus, as he was a Jew so would not have pushed a white nationalist theology, but I can tell you for sure that many white nationalists attend church and believe they are good Christians. And it is accepted and supported within the Christian communities in the south and middle of the country.
Oh? This is what I have ALWAYS believed Christianity to be. If you watch what they DO and not what they SAY it’s always been visible.
@@judeblake2534 agreed
Enjoy this so much!! Truth
Thank you Robert and Heather for your inputs. How do we cancel this people trying to distort our system? Money is not everything but sadly it is the only thing especially in America.
“Too much is not enough” Book title says it all!
My only request is to always do the coffee clink, even if virtually. It always makes me feel a part of a community that cares for these subjects. Thank you for being a wonderful space to have every Saturday morning!
Thank you both for supplying positive light in a VERY dark time. 8-)
I don’t think anyone realizes how bad it is, how bad it’s been and how fucking BAD it’s going to be.
“The Many Over the Money” - Heather Lofthouse
Monday is going to be a terrible day for America! I’m going to think of some things I can do to help others on that day.
@@sandranorden5217 oh, that’s a great idea.
Good for MLK day, too.
Trump’s official presidential portrait is downright chilling. Especially with news of “immigration raids” in Chicago starting this week. We are really, truly in for the worst predictions everyone has made. Buckle up.
Time to reread 1984 and about the Gilded Age as well as about the French Resistance during WWII.
Well hurry about dong that before these books are banned, erased and burned.
@@FilmFlam I’m reading How to Fight Fascism.
He fell in love with N Korea and here we are.
I absolutely fear the future of this Bueatiful Country. Mother Nature is even more upset, and rightly so. Appreciate your time and love of democracy! Please keep bringing out the truth, we all need you. ❤🤍💙🇺🇸😊
The biggest problem is politicians. Politicians are power-hungry, greedy, and selfish.
And mostly White self entitled men.Think Felon Rump.
No worries. If Trump has his way. He’ll be the last politician you get.
I disagree- The Biden administration upheld our democratic values under the Constitution and followed the rule of law. Trump fought our laws and justice system which are made to hold people to account if they break the law. By electing a person who broke norms and laws and lies and does not respect our Constitution- the United States is giving power to corrupt people. Not all politicians are corrupted.
@edkalski2312 You should modify your statement. The biggest problem is not (only) politicians. It's any group that is power-hungry, greedy, and selfish. That includes politicians, billionaires, lobbyists, corporatists, most CEOs, etc.
I'm sorry to say it this way, but you assume politicians are powerful because you don't understand the core of politics. A politician becomes powerful only if they have huge political funds, to campaign (to "convince" or confuse uninformed voters). You may not know that most top politicians spend 70-80% of their working/free time raising money for themselves. Unfunded politicians get voted out easily. Politicians backed by wealthy-donors stay (and become rich themselves).
Money controls politics. Billionaires control politicians.
Religion is the problem
Monday, January 20, 2025; the day of doom for the constitution of the United States of America!
WTF are we doing America? 😢
@@janeclark6105 some of us are wearing black and protesting, writing letters to our senators and mourning the loss of sanity among US voters.
@sharimeyers292 That is a good thing to do. You can also get the office phone nuberbers of all senators and representatives from .gov website and flood their phone lines with messages.
We are boycotting the inauguration from all media both corporate and independent media.
@@janeclark6105 yes! That too!
I agree with you 100%! I can’t watch Monday this is so sad for our Country!
Really appreciate you guys. The hope mixed on with the realism and severity of the times definitely helps.