Videos by Robert Reich | Films For Action

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Did Trump Keep ANY of His Campaign Promises?

12 min · The Trump regime started the week by telling lies about Alex Pretti's murder.

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4 min · If America doesn't respond to the calamity that's befallen the working class, we will have Trumps as far as the eye can see.

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Where Are America's Leaders?

6 min · On January 6th, 2021, when Trump incited an insurrection, America's corporate leaders rushed to distance themselves from him.

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From Robber Barons to Bezos: Is History Repeating Itself? | Robert Reich

7 min · We’re now in the Second Gilded Age. As in the first, America’s wealth is in the hands of a few, conspicuous consumption exists alongside homelessness and hunger, monopolies crush...

6 min

The Shady World of Surveillance Pricing (ft. Lina Khan)

6 min · Should corporations be able to weaponize your personal data to rip you off? Well, they may already be doing that thanks to a shady tactic called “surveillance pricing.” Former FTC Chair...

8 min

How Trump’s Agenda Could Kill You | Robert Reich

8 min · After an abysmal jobs report, Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And Trump’s Labor Department just announced that it will rewrite or repeal 60+ regulations that...

5 min

Five Ways To Fight Trump's Fascism | Robert Reich

5 min · People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.

4 min

What Is Due Process? | Robert Reich

4 min · It’s more important than ever to understand your right to due process. Here’s what you should know.

8 min

Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?

8 min · Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS? It’s part of a larger plan — one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think.

6 min

The Truth About Trump’s Tariffs

6 min · Working people are struggling to make ends meet. Trump’s planned tariffs will make the problem worse.

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The Dangerous Myth of Running America Like a Corporation

5 min · I keep hearing that the government should be "run like a business.” Bunk.

6 min

Who Wins In Trump’s Deregulation Spree?

6 min · Protecting us from financial predators. Keeping our air and water clean. Making sure our food won’t make us sick. Regulations help keep us all safe. So why is Trump gutting so many of...

7 min

How Monopolies Secretly Steal Your Freedom (ft. Lina Khan)

7 min · What is freedom? Are you really free if your groceries or medicine are so expensive that you can’t afford them? Or if your boss can change your work schedule on a whim or block you from...

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On June 14th, Give Trump an Unhappy Birthday

3 min · The U.S. was founded in opposition to monarchy. On June 14th, let's protest Trump's authoritarian takeover and send a peaceful reminder that we do not bow before kings in America. Join...

28 min

The 10 Biggest Myths About Our Economy

28 min · We cannot separate what has happened to working people over the last five decades from the dangerous lure of Trumpism. To build a path forward, we must debunk these 10 destructive myths...

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RFK Jr. Is Wrong. Trump Is for the Oligarchs.

3 min · RFK Jr. says I'm wrong about Trump being on the side of the oligarchs. Rubbish. There’s never been a president LESS willing to stand up to oligarchs than Donald Trump. - Robert Reich

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America's REAL National Emergency

4 min · Since taking office, Donald Trump has declared eight national emergencies to justify his radical agenda. But there is only one real national emergency: Trump himself.

7 min

100 Days of Chaos and Greed

7 min · Trump's first 100 day agenda has been to benefit his wealthy backers and consolidate more power in his hands — all at your expense.

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How DOGE Helps Billionaires Evade Taxes

3 min · Here’s the real reason why DOGE is gutting the IRS. (Hint: it has nothing to do with “efficiency.”)

51 min

Can We Fix Our Rigged Tax System?

51 min · For nearly a half century, trickle-down economic policies have resulted in a tax system rigged in favor of the rich. This is not only bad for our economy, but it’s leading to a...

4 min

Trump Lied About Grocery Prices

4 min · Trump seems to have given up on making groceries cheaper. Wasn't that what the entire election was supposedly about?

5 min

How Corporations Crush the Working Class | Robert Reich

5 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich breaks down how power has shifted from labor unions to corporate giants over the last few decades, resulting in the rich getting richer at the...

5 min

The Truth About the U.S. Border | Robert Reich

5 min · The full story about immigration you aren't getting from politicians and the media.

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Democrats: Stop Running to the Center (Code for Republican-Lite). You're Already Too Right-Wing.

4 min · Dear Democrats, Do not move to the center! Sincerely, Someone who has watched you do this after every election loss the past 50 years. - Robert Reich

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Does Trickle-Down Economics Actually Work? | Robert Reich

6 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich debunks the three big myths that trickle-down economics is based on.

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The REAL Waste That Elon's DOGE Should Cut

4 min · DOGE is a trojan horse for Elon Musk to gut labor, consumer, and environmental protections. If he actually wanted to cut waste, he'd look at the massive tax loopholes, government...

5 min

HOPE in Spite of Trump | Robert Reich

5 min · If you’re feeling despair, I completely understand. But Trump’s second term will expose a reality that has been hidden from many Americans: the raw, stinking power of the American...

6 min

What Does Elon Musk Really Want?

6 min · Donald Trump is back in the White House, but who is really pulling the strings?

46 min

Top 10 Ways to Unrig the System | Robert Reich

46 min · Now's not the time to give up. If anything, it's an opportunity to fight for the real changes we need. Take a look at these 10 ideas to fix our broken system.

3 min

How We Take Back the Supreme Court | Robert Reich

3 min · Need one more reason to stop Donald Trump this November? I have one for you. If Trump wins, he could become the first president in more than a half century to appoint a majority of the...

19 min

75 Worst Things About The Trump Presidency | Robert Reich

19 min · Donald Trump left office with the lowest approval rating of any president ever. But some people now seem to be suffering from amnesia. Let me jog your memory. -Robert Reich

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Project 2025: The MAGA Plan to Take Your Freedom | Robert Reich

7 min · If Donald Trump gets back into office, every part of the government will be turned into an arm of his MAGA agenda. How? Project 2025.

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Why Trump Is Partnering With Christian Nationalists | Robert Reich

6 min · Donald Trump keeps comparing himself to Jesus. Whether he actually has a messiah complex or is just conning his supporters, he's playing to a growing GOP faction that wants America to be...

7 min

Is Donald Trump a Fascist? | Robert Reich

7 min · What makes a fascist? -Rejecting democracy for a strongman -Stoking rage against cultural elites -Nationalism based on “superior” race -Glorifying strength and warriors -Disdain of women...

5 min

The Republican Party Is Over | Robert Reich

5 min · Once upon a time, the GOP stood for limited government. But now it stands only for Trump and his authoritarian neofascism. It demands total loyalty to him. The party’s demise is on full...

6 min

How Trump is Following Hitler's Playbook | Robert Reich

6 min · Could Trump actually turn America into a fascist state? Yes. Here's how, in five steps.

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The Truth About Trumponomics | Robert Reich

4 min · Trump will cut taxes for billionaires and stick you with the bill. Here are five things you need to know about Trumponomics.

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Inequality for All Turns 10: Has the Movie’s Warning Come True? | Robert Reich

6 min · In the 10 years since we made Inequality for All, inequality has surged. Yet I have hope for the future:

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Socialism Fear-mongering is Bananas | Robert Reich

5 min · Medicare for All - “That’s socialism!” Social Security - “That’s socialism!” Debt free education - “That’s socialism!” $886 billion defense budget - “That’s just how it is!”

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Why Republicans are NOT the Party of Freedom | Robert Reich

3 min · Why is the party of "freedom" trying to ban abortion? Because it's not actually about freedom. It's about power.

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Debunking “No One Wants To Work Anymore” | Robert Reich

3 min · What corporate America says: “No one wants to work anymore.” The truth: No one wants to be exploited anymore.

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Republicans Don’t Own Patriotism | Robert Reich

4 min · True patriots don’t put loyalty to their political party above their love of America. True patriots don’t support an attempted coup. It’s time to stop letting Republicans claim the...

6 min

The Media Bias Nobody is Talking About | Robert Reich

6 min · Robert Reich breaks down how the mainstream media draws a false equivalence between the right and the left and misleads the public about what's really at stake.

6 min

The First Step to Fixing the Electoral College | Robert Reich

6 min · Swing state voters will have more say over the 2024 election than the 80% of Americans in other states. Does that sound like democracy to you? Here's how we fix the Electoral College. If...

5 min

The GOP’s Attack on LGBTQ Americans, Revealed | Robert Reich

5 min · Republicans have introduced more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2023 alone, all over the country. They're obsessed with controlling who Americans love, how they identify, and even where...

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Are You Paid What You’re Worth? | Robert Reich

5 min · The idea that everyone is "paid what they're worth" has proven to be a cruelly effective way to put the blame on workers for not getting ahead — while giving the rich and powerful cover...

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The Truth About Corporate Subsidies | Robert Reich

5 min · Who else is sick of our government subsidizing the health care industry when millions can’t afford insurance, subsidizing Big Oil while they destroy the planet, and bailing out Wall...

4 min

The 4 Biggest Political Lies About Inequality | Robert Reich

4 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich debunks conservative myths about poverty, inequality, and the economy.

5 min

How Corporate Welfare Hurts You | Robert Reich

5 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains the policies that line the pockets of corporations while hurting ordinary Americans.

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Politics are Polarized, But Not for the Reason You Think | Robert Reich

3 min · In the last 50 years, Robert Reich has moved further to the left of center without changing his political views at all. How? The right has moved dangerously close to fascism.

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You Are Being Lied to About Inflation | Robert Reich

5 min · The underlying problem is not inflation. It’s corporate power. The entire American economy is concentrated into the hands of a few greedy, corporate giants with the power to raise prices.

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How Unaccountable Institutions Are Shaping Your Life | Robert Reich

5 min · Never forget that a majority of Supreme Court justices were appointed by presidents who initially lost the popular vote. The court is now poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, despite...

13 min

How Wealth Inequality Spiraled Out of Control | Robert Reich

13 min · The top 1% holds 15x more wealth than the bottom 50% combined. How did it get this way? Here's the full story of wealth inequality in America.

5 min

The Power of White Fear feat. Chris Hayes

5 min · Chris Hayes explains the power of white fear and the great divide between the “Colony” and the “Nation.” From our country's founding to Selma, Ferguson, and more than 140 cities today...

7 min

Corporations Will Not Save Us from the Coronavirus | Robert Reich

7 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich breaks down why "corporate social responsibility" is a total farce, and explains why corporations can never be trusted to do the right thing on...

7 min

Mitch McConnell’s Do Nothing Republicans

7 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich discusses Mitch McConnell’s Do-Nothing Senate Republicans, who have refused to serve as a check on Donald Trump's power or take up the nearly 400...

9 min

What Bernie Skeptics Need to Know Before Super Tuesday

9 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich debunks six common myths about Bernie Sanders' electability, and makes the case for why the senator from Vermont is Democrats' best shot at taking...

4 min

Four Reasons Why Millennials Don't Have Any Money with Robert Reich

4 min · Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich explains the forces driving the generational wealth gap between baby boomers and millennials.

4 min

Robert Reich: The Secret GOP Plan to Keep Power

4 min · Despite the fact that Republicans continually receive fewer raw votes in national elections, they could regain control of the House through gerrymandering.

3 min

Socialism: The Same Old Scare Tactic

3 min · Robert Reich explains why Donald Trump and Republicans use socialism to scare the American people.

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What Is: Oligarchy?

3 min · Robert Reich explains why American democracy has become an oligarchy.

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Robert Reich: Why We Need a Wealth Tax

4 min · Robert Reich explains why we must tax wealthy estates in order to reduce inequality.

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Why We Must Legalize Marijuana

3 min · Robert Reich explains why we must the War on Drugs, and legalize cannabis.

3 min

Robert Reich: America Has Already Fired Trump

3 min · Robert Reich explains how Trump has become isolated politically.

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Robert Reich: 12 Myths About Taxing the Rich

8 min · Robert Reich debunks 12 misconceptions about tax policy in America.

17 min

Robert Reich: What's the Real American Story?

17 min · Robert Reich examines Trump's dark vision for America, and how to create a progressive message for the future.

12 min

Robert Reich: The Monopolization of America

12 min · Robert Reich looks at antitrust laws and corporate giants.

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Robert Reich: Socialism for the Rich, Capitalism for the Rest

5 min · Robert Reich explains how government policies protect the wealthy and corporations, but leave ordinary Americans at risk.

5 min

Robert Reich: A Bold New Idea to Boost Wages

5 min · Robert Reich explains how expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit would boost wages for millions of working Americans.

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Robert Reich: Why We Must Get Big Money Out of Politics

4 min · Robert Reich explains why we must limit the influence of donors and lobbyists on Washington.

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Robert Reich: The Big Economic Switcheroo

3 min · Robert Reich explains why the growing federal debt enriches Wall St. bankers and wealthy Americans.

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Robert Reich: The Truth About Privatization

5 min · Robert Reich explains why using the private sector for government services can have negative consequences.

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Trump’s 10 Steps for Turning Lies into Half-Truths (and What We Can Do About It)

2 min · Earlier this year the Wall Street Journal’s editor-in-chief insisted that the Wall Street Journal wouldn’t label Trump’s false statements as “lies.” Lying, said the editor, requires a...

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7 Signs of Tyranny

2 min · Consider yourself warned.

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Robert Reich: The 5 Principles of True Patriotism

2 min · We talk a lot about Patriotism, especially around July 4th, but we need also to take to heart its five basic principles.

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