Robert Reich

The average annual electric bill in the U.S. increased by $110 during Trump’s first year in office. Remember when he promised to lower energy costs on the campaign trail? That’s far from the only promise he’s broken. youtube.com/watch?v=AcefFT…

No Kings Day rallies in 2025 were some of the biggest protests in US history. We must keep building that solidarity. We can do that by taking to the streets on March 28 & turning the pressure up on King Trump.

Trump repeatedly promised on the campaign trail to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent. But since he took office, Americans have paid nearly $240.7B in credit card interest — $134.5B more than what they would have paid under a 10 percent cap. Like so many of his promises, it was another lie. youtube.com/watch?v=vZwV58…

When 3.5% of a population actively participates in sustained, peaceful protest, it can topple authoritarian regimes — like the one currently in the Oval Office. We need 12 million people to show up on March 28 to get to 3.5%. Will you be one of them? Find out how at nokings.org

Trump is alone. That’s different from the United States being alone. May I be so bold as to address myself to America’s allies and friends? I have some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/trump-alone

The AI lobby has spent millions of dollars on today's Democratic primary elections in Illinois. Why? To buy itself a Congress that will do its bidding.

Electric bills are up 13% nationally since Trump took office. His corrupt fossil fuel donors sell more oil, gas, and coal. You pay the bill. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Trump is realizing he bit off more than he could chew by attacking Iran and unleashing global economic chaos.

Adam Smith’s masterpiece is one of those rare classics that almost everyone knows about, but a very few have actually read. It is fundamentally misunderstood — yet it's just as important today as it was in 1776. Let me explain. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-250th-an…

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.

The war in Iran is an American failure. What do we do now? theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

The midterm elections are already underway, with the latest primary taking place tomorrow in Illinois. If last year's elections are any indication, this November could be brutal for the GOP

Trump promised a cap on credit card rates. Instead, he delivered a giveaway to credit card companies at your expense. Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra (@ChopraUSA) explains.

Who is Trump’s stupidest cabinet member? It's a tough call, but there’s a clear winner. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-stupi…

The Washington Post is reportedly using readers' personal data to set subscription prices. It's a tactic known as surveillance pricing. Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.

The pro-Israel, crypto, and AI lobbies have spent $21M+ to influence tomorrow's Illinois primary via innocuously-named Super PACs like "Elect Chicago Women". Not a single one of their ads mentions Israel, crypto, or AI. Citizens United is corrupting our system every day.

It’s fallen out of the news cycle, but Trump’s FBI and Justice Department are still covering up major details in the Epstein files.

So what does Trump do now that he’s cornered in the Strait of Hormuz? robertreich.substack.com/p/so-what-does…

The Pentagon was already one of the biggest culprits of waste, fraud, and abuse. Now we find out Pete Hegseth has been spending our money on steak and lobster?

Who’s Winning from Trump’s War on Iran? Follow the Money. robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thoug…