Will Trump’s war on Iran ever actually end? Are there any winners in his dismal economy? And has he sabotaged any chance of passing another bill before the midterms? We unpack it all on this week’s Coffee Klatch.

It's Still The Economy, Stupid | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich | August 1, 2026

Skyrocketing inflation.Plummeting approval ratings.A widening voter enthusiasm gap.Things are looking awful for Trump as

youtube.com

There’s 101 days until the midterms. We’ve already seen how Trump lashes out when he’s backed into a corner. What unhinged stunts can we expect from him from now until Election Day? Join us on this week’s Coffee Klatch to discuss.

What the Hell Is Trump Doing in Iran? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

What will Trump’s new tariffs do to the economy?Is his administration committing war crimes in Iran?And do we seriously

youtube.com

Trump’s unhinged “election integrity” speech. A new crackdown on dissent. And ICE’s continued rampage. Join us for a new Coffee Klatch to unpack the week.

Trump’s Midterm Plot, Revealed | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

What was Trump’s unhinged speech really about?Can his stooges get any more pathetic?And why the hell is Pete Hegseth foc

youtube.com

ICE has gone completely rogue. It acts as judge, jury, and executioner — due process be damned. It is turning immigration enforcement into a potential death sentence that puts all of us at risk. Abolish ICE.

ICE lied about how Renee Good was shot. They lied about how Alex Pretti was shot. And now they’re lying about how Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot. Don’t believe them for a second.

What happened to the Iran ceasefire? What comes next in Maine? And where does Trump’s power actually come from (it’s not what you think)? We discuss the big questions of the week on a new Coffee Klatch.

Trump’s Forever War Is Here | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

ICE’s deadly rampage. The Maine senate race. The Iran ceasefire.There’s much to discuss.Join us for a new Coffee Klatch

youtube.com

Texas AG and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton couldn’t be bothered to spend America’s 250th birthday in America. But that’s not even the most scandalous thing he got caught doing recently.

THIS WEEK: Join Robert Reich himself for the final online watchalong of our film THE LAST CLASS this WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET. We'll also be previewing our next film, coming out in September. RSVP at the link below.

RSVP For Our Last Class Live Watchalong

We're excited to offer one final live online watchalong of The Last Class film on Wednesday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:3

actionnetwork.org

Another set of dangerous Supreme Court rulings. More of Trump’s self-dealing and corruption. And a dismal 250th birthday for the country. Join us on this week’s Coffee Klatch to discuss.

The Truth About America at 250 | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

When the U.S. celebrated its 200th birthday, I was 30 years old and working in the Justice Department, with the country

youtube.com

Mark your calendars! Join Prof. Reich himself for another live watchalong of our film, The Last Class, next Wednesday. We'll also be previewing our next film, coming out in September. You won't want to miss this! Sign up below:

One night only: Watch The Last Class film (with Robert Reich)

Plus a preview of our new film!

thelastclass.substack.com

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is accidentally making the argument for a billionaire wealth tax better than anyone else could.

A sweep of socialist wins in NYC. Another round of terrible SCOTUS rulings. And Trump’s latest string of humiliations. Join us on this week’s Coffee Klatch to break it all down.

Trump’s Week of Temper Tantrums | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

What do DSA’s primary wins in New York mean for the future of the Democratic Party?Is there anything we can actually do

youtube.com

The most important thing to know about Trump's economy is that wages are going nowhere — and prices keep going up.

New voting restrictions. Voter intimidation. Election denial. It's time to sound the alarm about Trump's plot to sabotage the midterms.

Trump's Scheme to Rig the Midterms

Voter fraud is so rare that a person is more likely to get struck by lightning than to cast a fraudulent ballot.So why d

youtube.com

Jeff Bezos is on a massive PR campaign attacking his critics — including @rbreich.bsky.social.

The Last Class film about Robert Reich’s final semester of teaching is now available for home viewing! In the film, Prof. Reich says to his 1,000 students: Pessimism is fine, cynicism is not. Together, we will triumph over cynicism. Watch it at home today. www.thelastclassfilm.com

The Last Class Film

thelastclassfilm.com

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs its final episode tonight. Back in 2010, @rbreich.bsky.social joined Stephen on The Colbert Report to explain why he's a "class worrier, not a class warrior."

NEW: The Israel lobby, crypto industry, and AI companies are spending millions to buy this year's midterm elections. And they're using shady campaign finance tactics to hide their involvement from the public. Watch.

Are AIPAC, Crypto, and AI Buying the Midterms?

Voters are increasingly opposed to U.S. aid to Israel, cryptocurrency, and AI data centers.That's why the Big Money grou

youtube.com

Trump just stole over $1 billion from taxpayers to reward cronies and criminals who committed violence on his behalf. His corruption makes Richard Nixon look like a choir boy.

The Last Class film about Robert Reich’s final semester of teaching is now available to rent! Thousands of you have come to theaters to see what one viewer called their “antidote to despair.” Now, you can watch it at home. https://thelastclass.substack.com/p/watch-robert-reich-teaching-his-final

You can now watch The Last Class film at home!

"An antidote to despair"

thelastclass.substack.com

NEW: As civil and voting rights come under attack once again, is it time for a new generation in the South to launch a new Freedom Summer? @rbreich.bsky.social spoke with @brotherjones.bsky.social about it.

Can Racist Southern Gerrymanders Be Stopped? (ft. Justin Jones)

What is it like being on the frontlines of the gerrymandering wars?Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones knows fir

youtube.com

Between the VA ruling and the TN power-grab, the GOP seems to be winning the gerrymandering war. But will it be enough to defend their House majority under an unpopular president and surging inflation? Let's discuss on this week's Coffee Klatch.

Who Will Trump Go After Next? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

Will the new Southern gerrymanders be enough for the GOP to hold the House?Will they pass another Big Ugly Bill before N

youtube.com

The cost of living is surging under Trump — almost entirely due to his tariffs and war of choice on Iran. Voters are paying attention.

Trump's family has made hundreds of millions from his crypto memecoins. Does anyone honestly believe the entire industry isn't a Ponzi scheme?

Don't miss screenings THIS WEEK ONLY of The Last Class (starring Robert Reich), May 5th through May 7th at Sidewalk Film in Birmingham, AL. Special Q&A with director Elliot Kirschner and executive producer Heather Lofthouse at the 7pm screenings TONIGHT (5/5) and TOMORROW (5/6). See y'all there!

After the devastating Supreme Court ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act, you might be wondering: What’s next? Here is how Democrats, and anyone who cares about the future of our democracy, should respond.

After the devastating Supreme Court ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act, you might be wondering: What’s next? Here is how Democrats, and anyone who cares about the future of our democracy, should respond.

From Trump’s ballroom push to the MAGA Supreme Court’s attack on voting rights, it’s been a hell of a week. We break it down on a new Coffee Klatch — and chat with actor Ben McKenzie about his new documentary on the crypto Ponzi scheme.

The Ponzi Scheme President (Ft. Ben McKenzie) | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

Why is Trump so obsessed with a ballroom?What is actually going on in Iran?Is this the worst Supreme Court of all time?W

youtube.com

From Trump’s ballroom push to the MAGA Supreme Court’s attack on voting rights, it’s been a hell of a week. We break it down on a new Coffee Klatch — and chat with actor Ben McKenzie about his new documentary on the crypto Ponzi scheme.

The Ponzi Scheme President (Ft. Ben McKenzie) | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

Why is Trump so obsessed with a ballroom?What is actually going on in Iran?Is this the worst Supreme Court of all time?W

youtube.com

Trump attacks the Pope. Viktor Orban loses reel And Zohran Mamdani celebrates his first 100 days as mayor of New York City. Join us on the Coffee Klatch to break down the week’s biggest stories.

Robert Reich

5.8K likes, 940 comments. "The Pope Vs. The Prez | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich"

youtube.com