Robert Reich says the Democratic Party is on the brink of a new era, one where they must address the growing wealth gap and corporate power. He believes that the party's leadership has been asleep at the wheel, failing to effectively communicate the urgency of these issues.
Reich argues that real wages are going down for most people, while the top 10% own most of the shares of stock. He worries about the implications of this on the economy and democracy, particularly if the stock market were to implode.
The former Secretary of Labor also criticizes Senate Democrats for caving to Republican demands in the budget negotiations, which he believes has weakened their bargaining power. He suggests that the party needs to take a more aggressive stance against Trump's authoritarian tactics.
Reich emphasizes the importance of press freedom and critical thinking, urging journalists and citizens to question and challenge Trump's policies and actions. He argues that this is not hyperbole, but rather a call to action for those who value democracy and human rights.
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Reich argues that real wages are going down for most people, while the top 10% own most of the shares of stock. He worries about the implications of this on the economy and democracy, particularly if the stock market were to implode.
The former Secretary of Labor also criticizes Senate Democrats for caving to Republican demands in the budget negotiations, which he believes has weakened their bargaining power. He suggests that the party needs to take a more aggressive stance against Trump's authoritarian tactics.
Reich emphasizes the importance of press freedom and critical thinking, urging journalists and citizens to question and challenge Trump's policies and actions. He argues that this is not hyperbole, but rather a call to action for those who value democracy and human rights.
The Intercept Briefing series features in-depth interviews with prominent figures from politics, journalism, and beyond. If you want to support our work, you can go to theintercept.com/join.
. I mean, come on, a 10% of people owning most of the shares is just WRONG!!! 
how are we supposed to trust our politicians when they're so clearly in the pocket of their corporate overlords?!? 
. The wealth gap is getting insane and it's not like most people are even feeling it in their daily lives. The top 10% owning most of the shares of stock is just crazy talk 
. We need more leaders who can stand up to Trump's antics and actually fight for the people, not just the corporations 
. It's also super important for us as citizens to stay informed and question what's going on in this country, especially when it comes to press freedom and critical thinking 
. Can't have a functioning democracy without those things 
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he's right on point about the democratic party needing to step up their game - it's been too quiet on addressing the wealth gap and corporate power 
it's time for them to take a stand, especially with trump's authoritarian tactics going around 
. And what's up with this whole stock market thing? Like, who really owns the shares? The top 10% or just those who are lucky enough to be born into it 
. And don't even get me started on the whole press freedom thing... it feels like we're just expected to blindly trust them now 
! The wealth gap and corporate power are legit issues that need attention ASAP 
. But what's up with all these "leaders" who just seem to be playing it safe all the time? I mean, come on, someone needs to take a stand and have some real conversations about how we're going down this path where the top 1% own like half of everything 
.