When was the last time you sat down with someone who sees the world differently than you do? In our new film, THE WORK IN PROGRESS, we asked 100 strangers across America to do just that. Don't miss this exclusive first look:

Watch Trailer For 'The Work In Progress,' Doc From E.P. Robert Reich

Watch the trailer for 'The Work in Progress,' a documentary about bridging America's political divides from E.P. Robert

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Big Tech CEOs want to suck up the water you drink, pollute the air you breathe, and raise your electricity bill — while they get even richer. But all across America, the people are fighting back against data centers.

Who's paying for Trump's MAGA-fied Freedom 250 festivities? Major corporate donors include Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil, and Palantir. And YOU — the taxpayer!

James Madison’s definition of tyranny sounds quite familiar.

The Founding Fathers' list of grievances against King George III was spot on. Remind you of anyone?

The Declaration of Independence had this to say about tyrants. It still feels relevant today.

Four airlines dominate 80 percent of the market. That market power allows them to squeeze lower-income customers — sometimes literally — while catering solely to their richest customers. With Spirit Airlines gone for good, the problem is only going to get worse. Watch.

Taxing the rich is absolutely essential to saving our economy and our democracy. Watch.

The Hidden Danger of America's Wealth Gap

Taxing the rich is absolutely essential to saving our economy and our democracy.Don't believe me? Look at this chart.

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When @rbreich.bsky.social became the first gubernatorial candidate to support marriage equality in 2002, the vast majority of Americans disagreed with him. Today, nearly 70% support it.

Defense companies with close ties to Don Jr. and Eric Trump have received lucrative new Pentagon contracts under the Trump administration. Coincidence — or corruption?

This is the real reason why CBS cancelled Stephen Colbert.

A free press is vital to democracy. But for Trump and his billionaire buddies, it’s all about accumulating more power and more wealth.

Trump's Scheme to Control the Media

Our media is controlled by just a handful of billionaires and their corporations. And Trump is making things even worse.

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Why, in spite of everything we're living through, is @rbreich.bsky.social still hopeful about America? Because as a teacher, he's seen the passion and dedication of young people firsthand.

Lessons From a Boomer for Younger Generations

I've spent a lifetime teaching young people — and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.These are the most impor

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What is a general strike — and is America ready for one? Labor journalist @kimkelly.bsky.social explains.

How Would a General Strike Work?

You've probably heard a lot about general strikes.But how exactly do they work?And is America on the verge of one?Labor

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Well said, @berniesanders!

NEW: What does a farmer in Iowa have in common with an Uber driver in New York City? Both are getting screwed by the same economic elites — and the government they've bought. @bedoyausa.bsky.social explains how talking to working people across America turned him into an economic populist.

The Case for Economic Populism (Ft. Alvaro Bedoya)

Donald Trump wants you to think that the least powerful people in this country are the most responsible for your problem

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NEW: Is "Buy Now, Pay Later" too good to be true? It sounds like a sweet deal, but it carries alarming risks for consumers and our economy as a whole. Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra explains.

The Buy Now, Pay Later Trap

Is "Buy Now, Pay Later" too good to be true?Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra shines a light on its hidden costs for bor

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This anti-war PSA that aired during the Vietnam War. Its message is sadly still very relevant today.

Trump promised to cap credit card interest rates at 10% during his campaign. After the election? Not a peep. Instead, his administration has showered credit card companies with favors, tax breaks, and deregulation — all at your expense.

Trump Sold You Out to Credit Card Companies (ft. Rohit Chopra)

Trump promised a cap on credit card rates.Instead, he delivered a giveaway to credit card companies at your expense.Form

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Another forever war in the Middle East. Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore sized corruption. An abysmal jobs report. Special guest @wkamaubell and I discuss the week that was (and more!) on a new Coffee Klatch. Join us. https://youtu.be/pWzKLEiITN8

In With Iran, Out With Noem ft. W. Kamau Bell | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

Another forever war in the Middle East.Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore sized corruption.An abysmal jobs report.Special gues

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Trump's war with Iran, like so many other U.S.-backed coups and regime change wars, could lead to disastrous blowback. Watch Bernie Sanders' warning from 2016.

Billionaires love to claim that they need to keep their vast fortunes so they can continue donating to good causes. But as Billie Eilish points out, most of them really aren’t all that generous. Watch.

Billie Eilish Debunks Billionaire Charity

Billie Eilish recently asked a room full of billionaires, “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?”One reaso

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It’s bad enough we’re subsidizing billionaire sports team owners to build stadiums. Then they turn around and price-gouge us on tickets and concessions? It’s absurd. But there’s a way we can fight back. Watch.

The Stadium Concession Pricing Scam Exposed

It’s bad enough that we’re subsidizing extremely profitable sports teams with our tax dollars to build stadiums, but we’

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NEW: From groceries to healthcare to housing, has Donald Trump delivered on anything he promised voters? @rbreich.bsky.social breaks down Trump's biggest broken promises.

Did Trump Keep ANY of His Campaign Promises?

The Trump regime started the week by telling lies about Alex Pretti's murder.Now, Trump has pivoted back to telling lies

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In one of the final speeches of his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for America to muster the political will to end poverty.

The AI industry has inflated the U.S. stock market and the economy. What happens when that bubble bursts?

Brace Yourself for the AI Bubble

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Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York. Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.

A Powerful Message From Zohran and Bernie

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York. Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.

Elon Musk’s new pay package could amount to $100B per year ($1 trillion over ten years!). That's the same as 3.2 million cashiers’ paychecks combined. It’s more than 1.4 million elementary school teachers’ paychecks. It’s more than 2 million janitors’ paychecks. The system is broken.

Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.

The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?

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