Answering Your Burning Questions | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

As we count down the final days of 2024, Heather and I are opening up our mailbag and answering your questions for this final Coffee Klatch of the year.

[@Jenny-g9z]

The grief of what we’ve lost in this country is hard to deal with

[@budrollin]

@@Jenny-g9z Courage, friend

[@matthewc3488]

What did we lose?

[@DAViDD767]

grief? can you see that the dems and repuds are two sides of the same coin, and I see that the dems on purpose looked bad to ensured that Trump gets in there by election when he was selected, it is Bernie Sanders all over again, hence he left the democratic party

[@matthewc3488]

@@DAViDD767 The only difference between democrats and republicans is that democrats have gayer friends.

[@LaurieCoco-t8z]

Baked edibles help. Time for self care.

[@denisesoaresdasilva7358]

One good thing that happened to me in 2024 was to "discover" Dr Robert Reich with all his wit, intelligence and expertise. God bless you and Heather each day of your lives on this planet. ❤

[@DebAnn-j9u]

Absolutely!

[@cindytripp]

Some of us are old enough to remember him from the 1990's and his time in the Clinton admin.

[@kathrynbaker7529]

Same!

[@lyndalou2892]

Well said ! Robert and Heather are NATIONAL TREASURES ! 🦄 👑

[@lagringa7518]

Better late than never I suppose.

[@laurad1487]

Robert and Heather have become such an integralpart of my weekend, like getting a gift every week. I look forward to it all week!

[@alicehouston874]

I look forward to this too.

[@Nemesisnxt]

It’s my weekly laugh!

[@lunarmodule6419]

Same here!

[@kathrynbaker7529]

Me too!

[@pamwittman4832]

Same! It’s such a treat to hear the discussion

[@Nick-jq5de]

We live in a Plutocracy and have for many decades. Heather and Robert I really don't like to say it but here it is anyway: Democrats just don't put forward tough Candidates, Democrats Focus on issues that don't matter to the fast majority, Democrats don't play Hardball etc... I'm an old Fiscal Conservative Republican that has voted a straight Democratic ticket starting with Mr. Obama, strictly because the GOP is no longer a Party Governed by the Constitution. So I vote for Democrats such as they are.,

[@desertsunset81-arcticfox]

Maybe you should try to find local candidates to support up thru the ranks. I too am(unprintable) with the Dem party, especially the old guard which won't give way to younger. At 70, my support is with the 20,30,40s who are more in touch w reality on the ground. Cheers, Happy New Year

[@CordialH]

My biggest frustration with the current DNC is the constant refrain of "We consistently lose elections all the time," and the inner-reflection they do always seems to result in the answer "It's everybody else's fault, not our candidates we select." As the party shifts to being Diet-Republican, real Republicans aren't going to vote when they can just go for the full flavor version instead, and people stay home because they don't care. We need better candidates that get the base to actually go out and vote.

[@familykaplan1341]

Good man and Dems should be< woke except when also saying we don’t care what you look like nor about who you love and DO THINK A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE!

[@familykaplan1341]

This isn’t your parents’ Republican party!

[@familykaplan1341]

Monied interests are so entrenched that their influence can’t be very reduced !

[@brendadotter4433]

Robert, I'm 72, and I identify with your grief & frustration. I campaigned for JFK when I was eight and have been a "political junkie" ever since. Now, I just hope to live long enough to survive this era! I never imagined America would be in this situation. However, like you & Heather & millions more Americans, I am hanging onto hope as best I can! Bless you & Heather for you hard work. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@PhilindaShepley-mp9mv]

I’m 72 too! Off and on activist over years. Th se strains of white supremacy, conservatism, have always bee with us, but Republican have persistently, strategically, ruthless exploited weaknesses in our “democracy “ to effect minority rule, successfully push agendas that are not popular with the American people. Democrats and progressive need to be similarly bold and strategic with the goal of fixing our system to be actually democratic. That’s a huge task, but who would have thought some years ago that the Republican could actually remove a fundamental right of women and girls to autonomy. It will not be easy, it has to be a goal with plans and steps-without a goal and plans and steps we will continue to be ruled by minority who serve only large corporations and religious fundamentalists who will support them to get their theocratic agenda, white supramacist moral police state.

[@RampKevorkian]

Hit 240k today Appreciate you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 24k in September 2024

[@JimJamieson-z4h]

I would really love to know how much work you did put in to get to this stage

[@RampKevorkian]

I will be forever thankful to you, you changed my life I will continue to speak on your behalf for the world to hear that you saved me from huge financial debt with just a little trade, thank you Jihan Wu you're such a life saver

[@StevenHackers]

As a beginner in this, it’s essential for you to have a mentor to keep you accountable. Jihan Wu is also my trade analyst, he has guided me to identify key market trends, pinpointed strategic entry points, and provided risk assessments, ensuring my trades decisions align with market dynamics for optimal returns.

[@RichardArthurBaker]

His guidance allowed me to restructure my retirement plan, resulting in an estimated $700,000 more by the time I retire.

[@GregFunnell-q9f]

I'm favoured, 90K every week! I can now give back to the locals in my communities and also support God's work and the church. God bless America,, thank you Mr Jihan Wu😊🎉

[@Augmuse]

Robert and Heather thank you for a great year of information and hope!

[@Larrymh07]

My despair is not who Trump is. It is from the approval he receives from roughly half of America.

[@jeank8061]

Yes! That and the unquestioned devotion to him to spite the shitshow

[@DianeDooley-y4w]

Yes!

[@The1Elcil]

in USA 1/3 vote R, 1/3 vote D, 1/3 vote other "half" the population is not reality

[@linzyl00]

I believe it's not half of America. it's only just 33% voted for him . 🤔

[@kmes8989]

And let's remember all who didn't vote.

[@JimJCJimbo]

Watching sensible, reasonable people who are honest. I have faith America

[@rosieE121]

Such pleasant people with solutions for us.

[@hughwilson2219]

I have zero 'faith' in America. Seems that ' faith' is one of the many problems America (USA) has. Too much of it. Too uncritical. Faith creates gormless individuals who blindly support an oaf like Trump. Where is the counter to Trump? Don't leave it to these two! Robert and Heather (and Jordan) cannot change things on their own.

[@RichardE-gg8gs]

Thank you, Jimbo, so happy to hear from you. 📧

[@FilmFlam]

I look forward to every Saturday morning's klatch. A little light in dark times. Thank you.

[@TraxxasGemini3.3]

Same 🙏

[@hughwilson2219]

So do I. And I don't even live there. Thankfully.

[@NightMystique13]

I wish Bob had a Canadian twin. Such a kind hearted, intelligent man.💙💛🇨🇦🇺🇦

[@TheSeptemberRose]

Let's make him an honorary Canadian!

[@hughwilson2219]

I think Bob as USA President would help everywhere.

[@RichardE-gg8gs]

Thanks for your sentiments, NM. We wish you well too and delighted to hear from your heart, Richard E in Louisiana

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

Happy New Year...Thank you professor Reich for all you do.

[@hughwilson2219]

and Heather!

[@cherylconrad211]

I really enjoy the way you explain things. I have learned a great deal listening to your videos. And I do agree, we have to take the money out of politics. I look forward to hearing more. I hope you and Heather have a blessed New Year's

[@bonnyh143]

Thank you two for your constant presence in this dark time. Please stay safe and stay with the Saturday morning coffee klatch. You, Robert Reich and you, Heather Lofthouse, help me keep hope alive. There is fear and deep concern for the potential havoc that could reign down upon us here in the U.S. Keep speaking truth to power!!!

[@familykaplan1341]

Amen!

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

Indeed. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

[@RichardE-gg8gs]

Right on target, Bonny😉👍

[@RichardE-gg8gs]

​@tammystockley-loughlin7680 . TAMMY‼️🤗

[@studionorthacademy]

Thank you for these events in such dark times. I appreciate the light you offer so much.

[@matthewc3488]

Dark times? Please explain.

[@trueblue8558]

@@matthewc3488Exactly! People are running around stealing regurgitated words as if the things we see haven’t been going on! The sudden outcry, fear mongering, newly elected political concerns are frustrating at best! I can name a list of presidents and elected officials who have used money as a tool to win elections, and who have voted against the interests of the American public AND WON! Ask them about the “dark times ahead”, and they will not be able to tell you without doubt, that those “dark times” will happen. People need to wake the hell up and stop being pissed because their candidate didn’t win. Did I vote for Trump? No I did not. But if the guardrails the “founding fathers” put in place have held up for the past nearly 2.5 centuries, then, they should hold up in the next 4. Lastly, Democrats and Independents are prongs on those guardrails. They’d better stand in and do what they were elected to do should Trump overstep, which we all know he will try. Here’s to a prosperous 2025, and may we all be guided and protected.

[@billsmith-ij4le]

It's dark times for the uninformed.

[@matthewc3488]

@@billsmith-ij4le Dark times for the ill-informed wokesters with Trump Derangement Syndrome.

[@nancycarroll9501]

Thanks Bob and Heather for sharing your private coffee klatch with all of us . I love the conversational format between an elder (close to my age) and the younger woman (my daughter’s age). Please continue!

[@leeschillinger4020]

Whenever I think that things are getting unbelievably difficult, I read history! I read about the dark ages, the middle ages, and the various stages in human history, and realize that people have been through unbelievably worst times, and kept going, and not only survived, but took care of their loved ones and members of their society, to the best of their ability.

[@patricialongo5870]

@@leeschillinger4020 whenever I asked my father why people tolerated fascism and Holocaust in our countries he said that most people were too busy just putting food on the table to wonder about the politics. And he gave me a lot of hard work.

[@lagringa7518]

Yeah well, that was back when we were just humans, this is far different.... what they have in mind for us now is to literally alter humankind genetically, electronically and/or chemically into manageable, obedient non thinking slaves..... and there is no coming back from that.

[@jamimurdoch5742]

And how many died in the process??

[@patricialongo5870]

@@jamimurdoch5742 more than half.

[@trueblue8558]

@@jamimurdoch5742 You survived Covid right? Millions perished. Trust me, you will survive Boogey Man Trump.

[@howardbond1583]

Still the “best” cup of coffee, I look forward to both of you helping to maintain my sanity in 2025….Thank You!!!

[@samiel89]

After the election I been so angry, I been avoiding news or any conversation about politics. But here I am.

[@matthewc3488]

You will be ok. Not watching opinionated propaganda pushing news programs like CNN, MSNBC and FoxNews is great for mental health.

[@usedscar]

Hang in! We have 4 ugly years ahead. Sorry

[@morebirdsandroses]

As long as you're back....we need all of us. 😊

[@RichardE-gg8gs]

It's tough, Samie. I've been there too but somehow keep going. You do that too; you're an important American deserving of much more than what threatens us. And you're obviously more worthy. 🎇

[@Candace-Loves]

Happy Saturday, Klatch fans!! 💗☕

[@Patrick_Ross]

Question…..this klatch started four minutes ago. So why are there comments from three days ago?!

[@lisaross3051]

That's great to hear how encouraging you are to your grandchildren & children. It probably makes a big difference.

[@TimHobson-b5b]

TEACH THEM TO GROW UP PRO LIFE. LOVE ONE ANOTHER. LOVE THEIR CHILDREN AND OTHER CHILDREN. DONT ALLOW THEM TO PUT THEIR HANDS ON ONE ANOTHER. SPEAK UP FOR GOOD.......NOT CHILD TRAFFICKING, MURDER, MISSING CHILDREN, PEOPLE BURNING ALIVE. LIKE WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW THAT DEMOCRATS SUPPORT.

[@jeanneshawn1677]

Dear hearts, friends I don’t know yet, try not to despair. We are going to win the better world we all want. It is time. There are more of us than them. Never forget that Justice will prevail. This is, admittedly, a setback. A big,scary one. But, just a setback. Not the end. Keep speaking out and standing up. You will not be alone. Love and hugs.

[@RichardE-gg8gs]

Thank you, Jeanne. 😊 You are a welcome voice this Sunday morning after Christmas. Your voice rings strong and true helping to keep us on our feet rather than being bowled over by the ugliness circulating at our front doors. 🎉

[@jeanneshawn1677]

@ and YOU just brightened up MY day! Thank you for the kind words,sir.

[@lindagraham8157]

God is still on the throne 🙏🏻

[@BirdsNNVA]

Think about Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his speeches. On January 20, I will be watching rallies celebrating his life and activism. I will not watch the inauguration.

[@jeanneshawn1677]

@ great idea!!

[@Lizzypatt]

Thank you for all the information we get from both of you. I do get depressed too just by thinking what is coming the next four years. However I have a lot of things to live for even at my old age of 77. I just hope democrats and independents put a big fight to stop all these madness coming our way. We must be brave now to hold democracy strong.

[@hughwilson2219]

How about DEMANDING something better from the Democrats? Beyond taking the money and grovelling?

[@naomibee8881]

Good morning Klatch peeps! Be blessed today. ❤

[@ElenaGreenMom2023]

Thank you both-your voices soothe my soul and give me a brighter focus! Hope heals us, and you both give us hope and ideas for action!

[@Lizzypatt]

I get that two from both of them

[@BirdsNNVA]

Their voices are calm and kind and rational. I love them both.

[@suzannkuhns777]

That is a great advice! Getting out doing things that are enjoyable. To get our minds off of the craziness. Thank you both for the coffee klatch.

[@Eaglehaslanded-s7n]

God bless you Bob and Heather! It still have hope and faith that we will come out on top despite their efforts to keep us down. Stay positive as much as you can muster up!

[@KathysFlog]

Thank you both. Happy New Year and looking forward to more Coffee Klatch's in 2025.

[@denisedecarlo9311]

Yes a 3rd PROGRESSIVE party!!! NEEDED

[@kathrynbaker7529]

My husband and I have been thinking and discussing this too.

[@JRTrilling]

Do you all remember the possibility of "No Labels"? Imagine if that party formed and took hold now. That would have been much better than what we're gonna get.

[@lagringa7518]

Or more..... it's time for us to divide and conquer for a change, instead of being constantly the victims of the bait and switch duopoly.

[@k6b-s2g]

Unionized style Consumer/Worker 3rd Party.

[@rebeccavandam2834]

And a different method of voting

[@josafiend5014]

Thank you for the Klatch, I always look forward to it. You are an inspiration and a point of light for me.

[@robuckc]

I am as depressed as anyone else about what has happened and the horrific impacts of what is about to occur. But what I tell my friends and myself to calm my anxiety, is that I am confident that the MAGAs will overeach and fall on their swords.....In addition, I tell people we've survived living though massive corruption becore......just look at the 1930s when gangsters largely ruled America and bribed and threatened law enforcement, judges, mayors and governors to do their bidding.......it seemed hopeless, but it was eventually turned around because of a few brave people and people finally saying ENOUGH! We have and can again turn this around.....it won't be without a lot of pain, suffering and effort, but it can be done. Keep fighting!

[@lesliecurran1704]

Just finished reading the book fever in the heartland about how the triple k group very nearly took over America in the '20s. Interestingly, in reading about the ringleader his name was Stephenson, You can't help but make comparisons to those who are in power now. I recommend that book just because it's wonderful to read about history and maybe it gives hope and some strange way

[@stevemurray6543]

Bob, we have been fighting this fight since 1968. The struggle will continue as long as good people resist the baseness of our fellow citizens. Stay well and remain positive.

[@MdvK13979]

Finding (more) sources of joy is exactly what I am doing to guard myself against the onslaught of all that is the empty, desolate vision of trump, musk and all those other deplorables. Becoming and staying engaged with more ppl who have their moral compass pointing in the right direction is also something to put an effort in!

[@janefinley-english1051]

Excellent advice.

[@deedeewarden2866]

Coffe Klatch refreshes me and gives me hope! Thank you!

[@charliebrown555]

Mr. Reich and Heather, Thank you for helping us keep sane. I phone banked for Kamala and felt horribly depressed knowing that an adjudicated sex offender was going back into being president and creating a cabinet of . . . :"unbelievables." We know the hurtful clown show is coming and we need your grounded perspectives more than ever.

[@helenakieser8256]

Love the two of you chatting great content and inspiring attitude 🎉❤

[@muzerhythm2242]

Can I say we are all thankful for Coffee Klatch getting us through these crazy times!❤😊 I like Roberts resolution for finding things that bring more joy, I feel to get through these next 4 years we really do need to focus on self care...so we can later be ready for the fight for midterms and 2028.

[@paulagrimes5866]

Trump belongs in jail. Harris should run for President and start sounding like Berni Sanders. That's what Americans want. Go after big business and the rich.

[@familykaplan1341]

Not too woke which give Republicans the Oval Office.

[@usedscar]

Yes, Harris sounding like Sanders sounds wonderful to me

[@JeffKelly-mc3ny]

You just effing nailed it with this response

[@patricialongo5870]

But you voted for them when they said yes to genocide, war in Europe and no action on healthcare. The USA has two identical parties, you always ignore the alternatives, and you win.

[@lagringa7518]

Really... and just what was she offering the American people? She couldn't even form coherent sentences without a cackle. You'd have to have a brain to sound remotely like Bernie and some sort of actual moral conviction and obviously the Democrat dictators didn't want a brain or convictions that gave acknowledgement to actual citizens, you know, the ones who certainly can't pay like the .01% can.

[@nibbleniks2320]

I often feel like either there has been a terminal diagnosis hovering, or a outright death. Moments of loss because Harris is not going to be president. She offered such hope and inclusiveness. Now we face a nightmare,

[@TheSeptemberRose]

I know! I feel like we somehow slipped into an alternate reality. 😢

[@Kenneth-mi7ue]

...carry on the hope and inclusiveness---through this nightmare, (which possibly may not happen).

[@DebAnn-j9u]

Love your show! Your insight is invaluable! Power belongs to the people if more of us vote.🇺🇸❤️‍🩹🥰 Happy New Year!💐🥂🎉

[@hughwilson2219]

Depends who ' more' vote for! More should vote for Bernie and AOC. Forget the rest. They're all in the guns, military, fossil fuels, pharma,tobacco, gambling, car etc lobbies.

[@billaddington831]

Thank you, Robert for mentioning senator Paul Wellstone as one of your heroes. He a hero to me as well. Paul was our defender of Far west Texas radioactive waste, dumping compact in the senate. I knew him personally, and fought with him in Washington 28:26 to defend my far west Texas home from a radioactive waste dump that had to be ratified by Congress and the Senate. The man was not very tall, but Paul Wellstone was and still is a giant for many of us who knew him.

[@theresafinn4257]

Thank you Robert and Heather. I appreciate your candid discussions. I think I feel overwhelmed at confronting what is to come …

[@TubeNutriDoc]

Watched wealth and poverty, and loved learning through your lectures. I share that knowledge through my vote.

[@SoCalFof]

Thank you for the Coffee Klatches. I enjoy them very much. I am so happy to hear you say that you are open to a third party! I believe the Democratic Party is irredeemable at this point and we desperately need an actual Progressive Party. Here is a way to keep your New Years resolution - Please join forces with people like Bernie Sanders, AOC, Nina Turner, Jamie Raskin, Katie Porter, Jasmine Crockett, Maxwell Frost, etc. and organize it!

[@Over.It.999]

Yes, we need a party with real progressive values that is not beholden to corporate donors!!! I would add Elizabeth Warren, Tim Walz, and David Hogg to your list. I'm really not familiar with the economic policies supported by some of the folks you named but will look them up

[@SoCalFof]

@Over.It.999 definitely Tim Walz. But Elizabeth Warren lost me after she attacked Bernie in 2016 as a sexist.

[@susangladstone357]

You are both my mentors - sending love and encouragement your way, thanks so much for sharing!

[@dr.heikefranz6663]

I love your coffee klatsches, and since I am in Germany, I have gotten into the habit of listening on Saturday afternoons at 3 PM with a cup of coffee. Heather, Robert, and team, thank you for all your wonderful and uplifting coffee klatsches. I wish you a Happy New Year!

[@NiciRichter1]

Oh my dear, dear American Friends! Robert and Heather YOU BOTH have given me so much hope that DEMOCRACY will prevail in the USA 🇺🇸 My best wishes for you both 🎉 for 2025. Let us confirm our commitment to freedom for all and keep democratic values as our guide. Greetings from Nici Richter in South Africa 🇿🇦 PS. I will never support Musk or Trump or Vance or the GOP. Their days are numbered .

[@kennydyas3606]

Thank you, Dr. Reich and Heather. I have learned so much from both of you in 2024. Wishing you the best in 2025,

[@lindaelarde2692]

Just sitting together drinking coffee and contemplating existential dread with humor and good will....yup, you're reflecting the paradox of the human condition. Thank you for that! I do yoga, exercise, meditation, walks outdoors, and journaling. And continuous rumination on WTF...Just living life.

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

Can relate. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

[@pammcbride9691]

You two are the most unboring people on here!!! Thank you so much for what you share and what you inspire us to think about. Awesome!! Happy New Year to you and your families...love to all

[@allanmurphy7474]

We enjoy yours and Heathers weekly discussion and look forward to hearing many more!

[@John-g6x1h]

You guys really help. Thank you more than I can say. As Neil DeGrasse Tyson said, "This too shall pass." I just hope it only takes 2 years and not 200.

[@Kefoo_]

-- *_Thank you Robert Reich and Heather Lofthouse!_*

[@bookwoman40]

Watching from Minnesota thanks for mentioning Paul Wellstone an amazing man. I have a campaign button of his and am so proud of being a supporter and voter of his. “What Would Wellstone do?”

[@burton48]

These Coffee Klatches are my principal way of dealing with depression over the results of the presidential election and the hideous choices Trump is making with his cabinet position nominees. Robert and Heather are truly rendering therapy by providing hope and reasons not to despair. Thank you both.

[@WillNewcomb]

I've been living in despair since Nov 5. This last week, the last thing I do as I go to sleep is to go over things and people I'm grateful for. It's meant that I now sleep better. You two give me hope!!!

[@Kenneth-mi7ue]

...ahh, so freekin refreshing; thanks ya'all.😊

[@DBWalks2010]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍you to Robert Reich! Happy New Years 🎊🎆🥳

[@ColleenCanney]

Thank You Heather and Robert for sharing your wisdom and expertise with a much needed dose of humor! I love the professional chemistry between you two and look forward to the Coffee Klatch each week. Today I especially appreciated the honesty about what each of you is experiencing during these precarious times and I also appreciated the reminder from Robert to, "“Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country." (JFK)

[@MsCatreona]

Happy New Year, Bob and Heather. Thank you for this show.💙

[@peterizzo6527]

Love all you folks at Inequality Media! Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping us keep the faith!

[@diannewaldron2493]

Robert and Heather I am so glad to have stumbled upon your “coffee klatches”….such a wonderful well worth opportunity to learn from you both just things to think about. Thank you. Looking forward to more in the new year.

[@7drunkenmermaids431]

Reich is one of the last things that gives me strength and hope. I feel like he is the calming but truthful voice I lost when my dad passed. Thanks so, sooooo much

[@kathymarcove]

Thank you so much Robert and Heather for your wonderful programming! I look forward to every Saturday morning with you! I don’t feel alone in my despair for the future and I’m taking you up on having more fun this year! Many blessings to you both, your families, and the entire team that produces this wonderful show as you’ve been such a blessing to me!

[@daninanevicz4864]

Bless you guys! I feel sad, angry and frustrated as I see what disgusting people are in our government. The day that creature won I went on a hike and cried quite frequently. It helps to focus on the little good things we have. It helps me to listen to you both!

[@MondoLeStraka]

Keeping out the money interests! Thank you professor!

[@rlabzsc]

Thank you and yes keep the coffee Klatches coming!

[@jacquelinetaylor3595]

I so love having you two friends (you don’t know me, but I’m your Oregon neighbor) bring understanding and intelligent life to Earth and Saturday mornings. I feel down deep, with regard to our planet, that she will get everyone’s attention before long and get most of us going in one direction. Maybe together, we will accomplish something very good, and complacency and division will no longer have a seat at the table. Until then, I’ll put the kettle on and see you every Saturday. 🩵

[@nowherebound2908]

Was happy to hear Paul Wellstone’s name. As a Minnesotan, I had the honor of voting for him. Amazing human.

[@jaimerodriguez6265]

Wonderful show and information 👏!!!Have the best New Year, That you ever had peace on Earth 🌎!!!!.

[@paulrizza1457]

Robert & Heather, stay positive! You provide us hope and enlightenment! We have faced much dire times in the world and humanity has prevailed during those dark times. What we need to do is fight every battle, do not give an inch on anything!

[@dlzzthefish]

Robert you’re so right - we must incorporate more FUN going forward and NOT focus on the incoming chaos! Let those who are paid the big bucks figure this awful trajectory out! I’ll cheer them on!

[@geridishman2675]

Coffee Klatch is one of the best parts of my week. Thank you both.

[@CarolBergquist]

Thank you both for your inspirational talks. I believe that we are going to need a lot of support from as many people as possible in order to get through the future challenges.

[@RosaF-t6l]

Happy New Year Rob and Heather and coffee klutches!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@janeisfree]

Love Senator Paul Wellstone! I was able to meet him and vote for him. I wish he was alive today.

[@leighnilsen4090]

At minute 4:00 , Heather made the great point about the negatives in short term (“the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”). I was lucky enough to work on Robert's Gubernatorial campaign in Massachusetts and even went to the Convention. I appreciate all the work and teaching that he has done and continues to do. We will not negate all of the progress that has been made in the past years. Thank you and I look forward to Coffee Klatch on Saturday

[@junanougues]

What does that mean that some arc is bending to wherever, when in Gaza children are being targeted by IDF drones, as related by an NIH official?? Joe Biden FAILED. He lost a winnable very pivotal election to the equivalent of the candidate for the KKK. Who is going to be deliberately destructive to our system of government. WHAT ARE YOU PLEASE TALKING ABOUT???

[@williamjanssen2550]

I was deeply touched by Robert's comment about the Parthenon. My Father took me there in 1970. I sat down on a large stone in absolute awe and cried as well. Thank you for all you both do.

[@yvonnefarrell1029]

Merry Xmas to all, it continues until Epiphany so "keep feasting" as our former pastor used to say and thank you for this year of inspiration and encouragement.🎉

[@lovingoldlady4872]

I love you guys! Listening to you is like listening to dear friends. Your warm, loving outlook of life is so refresh in today’s world, most particularly politically. Thank you for keeping me saying, for keeping me hopeful, and for pointing out that, no matter, wise ahead of us, if we stick together, we will not only survive. We will thrive. May your new year be filled with adventure, love, challenges, and joy.

[@Syl-Vee]

A good mental exercise for neutralizing worry is to appreciate that we are only living right now -- and that worry is a negative outlook on the future. So right now we each have the power to alter our outlook. And maybe consider better ways forward. We have a lot of neglect to remediate.

[@karenjones1897]

i so appreciate bob & heather every week with good and helpful information. so nice to hear you talk about dreams and aspirations. i hope each of you have a very good new year and will continue to do your videos weekly.

[@Bambi-AF]

Thanks you guys! I just love this show. Happy new year 🎉

[@kuriosites]

Yes, go to Greece, Heather. You can still go up to the Acropolis, where the Parthenon is. There are also other incredible things to see, like the ruins at Mycenae and the artifacts and excavation on Santorini. The politics surrounding the building of the Parthenon is also interesting with the hubris and short-sightedness involved.

[@rosasophia7753]

I hope Jordan will show himself one day. Would love to see him! Thanks for all you do, Robert and team.

[@ruthjohnson3117]

Enjoy your coffee clutches, the second one for me! Looking forward to more. Best of everything to you in 2025.

[@joanfoxwright4221]

More sources of joy is a great idea for what we're facing. Thank you.

[@anitaortiz4927]

Both of you two have been great!! I love listening to both of you. I wish you two had a podcast all week. Thank for occupying my ears in 2024. Looking forward to listening to I. 2025🎉

[@sylvanwoods5271]

Thanks to you both for all you do, and to all of those behind the scenes with you! Happy New Year!

[@mheuman]

We can survive this incoming regim, let's stand firm and not obey ahead of time. Let'svlook for joy and fun where we can, too. Thank you, Robert and Heather.

[@TessKirchner]

Another great klatch - thanks! 🙏🏻

[@davidrink1291]

So glad you mentioned Paul Wellstone. He was such a great mentor and inspiration for young progressives considering public service .

[@brada-smith2807]

Regarding despair - isn’t what we long for is to be immediately mirrored in our anxiety. Imagine how comforting and meaningful it could be to be in a cafe, where people have come together, commune and organize their fear and emotions, and be reminded we are not alone. The lack of this is what surprises me. I think the internet is to blame. 30 years ago, maybe we’d be more likely to assemble, and help regulate each other and strategize. That’s what we need. But I don’t know how to begin something like that. Can anyone point to an online community that guides and inspires people, with methods and ideas, on how to assemble, how to organize? I feel the need so strongly, but don’t know how to begin.

[@jimlemons9231]

You guys are awesome and always informative and enjoyable! Peace to us all!

[@MontanaBlue-sbw]

Thank you, Jordan, for bringing this wonderful program to us.

[@breedcrumbs]

Mr Reich, thank you for opening my mind on most issues. I watched the "10 worst things about the Trump presidency" video and now I've been binging all of your videos and listening to the Coffee Klatch when I had the time. It's been fantastic. Thank you for being a voice for the working class.

[@Grenadier_]

Thank You to you both, Robert Reich and Heather Lofthouse, and everyone who is part of and makes the Saturday Coffee Klatch possible. I do enjoy these very much & this was a pleasant one to watch and listen to. I hope you live a good life in 2025 & may you have the strength and mindfulness to confront whatever challenges are ahead. Take the year one day at a time. Wishing you [& your families] a Happy New Year of 2O25 🎆 🥂 🎉 🕛 🍾 🥳 🌟 ps. I think Mr Reich has “meet Dolly Parton” on his bucket list

[@demikhalid2678]

I love coffee klatches.❤

[@garrybrown3165]

Best advice to your younger self: Honesty. Put your plate in the dishwasher. PERFECT.

[@GibbyGrant]

Thank you both for being a voice of clarity and reason. Very much needed, especially now