My Ultimate History Crash Course | Robert Reich

[@margaretjiantonio939]

Did the robber barons invent the saying, "Just be grateful you have a job." I had to hear that every time I wanted a raise.

[@timvala7577]

OH!!!! I heard that so often at the hospital I worked and of all people who ran it was a nun!😂😂😂

[@Trund27]

@@timvala7577horrific. The lack of respect for workers is obscene.

[@kitcarsoncarson615]

What I heard as young as 17 at my third job was the experience you'll get is worth so much more than money. Well, my tuition was paid with money not experience.

[@sasksunseekers5699]

@@kitcarsoncarson615 the field I was in years ago was warehousing and distribution, I had run a distribution centre for a couple years, the company merged with another one, I was asked to train my new boss, I was told that I didn't have the education to run a warehouse by the new management, it is at that point in my life where I realized that the younger generation coming in didn't respect on hands experience, today you see it at box stores like Home Depot and Lowe's, they will take a collage grad or a person with a BA in economics to run a department over an experienced person, so basically the tables have turned in the work place, education over rides experience, and they wonder why they have problems in some stores and warehouses , I'm happily retired now, but I have to laugh every time I shop at some stores you can clearly tell it's an over educated person running things and is absolutely clueless on what they are doing!!

[@Hye5oul]

@@margaretjiantonio939 as long as everyone is working just like everybody else is ...Jesse Ventura wants you to know there shouldn't be any millionaires in America

[@jomamacallinyou]

I'm 71. My father was a strong labor organizer. He and his friends and community fought hard for many years. And then me and mine, that is my generation threw it away. As Reagan swept away everything, we sat by feeling helpless. We blew it! Now is the time to get very, very serious. I'm going to my loc precinct office and volunteer.

[@tomsenft7434]

Why do you blame yourself instead of Reagan?

[@IknowMore-u8p]

​@tomsenft7434 are you taking illegals in your home you must be a nice person

[@haroldplante8287]

I'm 67 & I feel you, brother! My Grandpaw was organizing plasterer's for the International in '29. I'm a third generation Ironworker, retired. I'm in Louisiana, it's a mess. I came back here after 40 yrs in the world, hardly recognizing the city. Red southern states are dangerous, hateful( hidden agendas) & fearful. It's scary crap.

[@myvws2]

@@haroldplante8287 So who runs the city/county/state government in LA? If there is only one party running the majority of political agenda then you can only point at that party. Don't you think?

[@karlabritfeld7104]

​@@haroldplante8287you said it!

[@anneamus]

Thank you, Sir. The disdain for education in this country is tragic.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

Not to me. I CRAMMED my University education into the ten year plan. A good bit of undergraduate schooling is wasted on "Electives," like ME taking Army ROTC 101, terrified and still mad at my friend who put a card in for me. I think I will call her again to make her feel bad.

[@Nemesisnxt]

I blame fascism, and if you disagree you must be a fascist.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

@@austinhubbard6007 Yea, Buddy!!

[@cnwil4594]

​@@austinhubbard6007Exactly, knowledge truly is power. I played football and wrestled, got an athletic scholarship. With that athletic scholarship I finished school all the way to an advanced degree. That education provided me the tools and knowledge to become financially independent. Someone maybe smart without a formal education, but that formal education with being smart puts one on another level.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

@cnwil4594 How interesting! I was NOT one who went through college on Sports scholarships, and I can imagine your surprise. In fact, Sports? How long ago .... I would be THE WORST one on any team - just like my being THE WORST one in Rifles in my Army ROTC 101 Class my college friend, Patti, enrolled me in with her, despite my tears telling her I JUST KNOW! I will be THE WORST one on "Army Class," but the Major gave me an "A" and seems to know I TRIED hard ... with my rifle I swore, elsewhere, was used in the War of 1812 It was too heavy for me to hold to shoot. Patti gets a phone call, soon, and another opportunity to apologize for life. I didn't even take P.E. in high school, taking ballet from 9th Grade through College. I am not a complete chicken, just about about that physical danger. Somebody could get hurt!! My father pointed out an inconsistency in me, calling my attention to my fear of physical "danger," but my riding and breeding horses my whole life. That is incredibly dangerous activity ‐- but is a different thing to me. I had so much school, but it was hard in our family to put three daughters, close in ages, through college, graduate school and law school at the same time. Near to finishing my Masters in History and considering doing a Ph.D. in History, I got a great opportunity. My graduate advisor got "PERMISSION" for me to live and do research at, Balliol College, Oxford University, for ONLY one semester, at the second oldest of about 40 colleges of Oxford. I DO NOT HAVE A.DEGREE FROM THERE, as one of my Paralegals told an unknown number of people that I had. I was mortified.

[@xzyeee]

And no one is commenting how courageous this Professor is? No one is mentioning how fearless? May he continue in this fight against political, historical, and social illiteracy.

[@HUEHUEUHEPony]

Autoricatric China: Openly arrests dissendents Transparent democratic US: "I am of sound mind and have no intention of killing myself by shooting myself in the head 3 times and jumping a window"

[@RaulNicolausEffgen]

Congrats 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@almar9949]

on the contrary he is a lefty lunatic

[@marneymorris758]

I wish this Robert Reich history lesson was made mandatory in every school in America to watch! Education, Education, Education ... Let's make America 🇺🇸 smart again! 😊

[@sharonscott3207]

And EVERY SITTING SENATOR / Congress person/s OF BOTH Legislative Branches

[@barbarahawkins7331]

@@marneymorris758 Project 2025 calls for the elimination of DOE & funding universities. Just a heads up 👍🇺🇸💙

[@JosselineDiaz-bx3zr]

Our educational system needs a complete overhaul….we’re waiting until college to teach some of this…we need to start investing more in education & less in football & basketball. We should adopt what the Europeans do…all sports are done through their communities…kids play sports on weekends, go to school Monday -Friday…kids stayed until 5 PM…all kids their ‘homework’ from 2-5 PM. When they got home they had no homework to do. And yes, teachers are very much respected & paid high wages…education is a top priority in Europe…

[@lefty-bw1zp]

@@sharonscott3207The Senators know all of this, they just don’t care.

[@ghoward562]

lol 😂 smart

[@DNPK2S]

Heard your warnings in the 80’s. We’re now living consequences of not heeding them. Hope we heed your words this time

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

You are aware that the rich pay almost all the federal taxes and get next to nothing in return our debt is bigger than our entire economy interest payments alone is over a half a month trillion dollars our bond ratings for the first time ever was downgraded all because you won't pay enough taxes to cover the cost of the social programs Democrats want why is that

[@brokenrecord3523]

🤣 ... Oh, I thought that was a joke. We don't "heed." Conservatives have gotten smarter. Bread and circuses. The working poor have been given debt as part of their compensation. They may not be able to afford it, but they can have it. The ignorant and uneducated have been given culture wars and the real poor have been given someone to blame.

[@michaelcap9550]

Like Archie Bunker said Commie Crapola!

[@patricialongo5870]

When "Back to Ohio" played on MTV, I thought we were all ready to plan a better Cleveland. We took the Right turn instead, into more of the same.

[@barbarahawkins7331]

I just shared this with my granddaughter, a Senior in high school. I was going to give her a voter registration but she smiled & said she did that 1st thing when she turned 18. I was so proud, even more so with the conversation that followed. One more blue vote in Arizona! 👍🇺🇸💙

[@worldpeace8187]

Let her know that I am proud of her too!! Kansas 💙🇺🇲💙

[@facespaz]

That's great Hopefully she gets her friends to register:)

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

If you vote Democrat than why do you not pay enough taxes to pay for the social programs they want our debt is bigger than our entire economy it's at dangerous levels because you won't pay enough taxes to pay for the social programs Democrats want why is that vote out handout Democrat before it's to late

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Why do you think you have the right to live off our children they are the ones who will have to pay for unbelievable debt Democrat programs have brought vote out handout Democrats before it's to late

[@melindawilliams6624]

Thank you for sharing this important information with young people. 💙🇺🇲💙

[@Glimmmerra]

Dr. Reich, you are truly a national treasure. Respect!!!

[@tammyburke9453]

Agree 100%. So grateful R.R. is here now!

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

He lies by withholding information from you vote out handout Democrats before it's to late

[@davidlafleche1142]

We need a Monarchy. "Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 3:2, KJV). Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Establish the Kingdom of Peace in Jerusalem (Isaiah 9:7, KJV)!

[@The_Tiffster]

@@davidlafleche1142 I like sarcasm too😂

[@davidlafleche1142]

@@The_Tiffster Really? I prefer a sense of humor. See the links to two of my novels on my homepage.

[@Godhelpus62]

My brother was a student at Kent State in 1970. The day of the demonstration he went out just to see what was going on. He was walking up the hill when shots were fired. There was no place to take cover so he dropped to the ground and saw a student get shot. He never spoke of it with me until I asked him about it recently. He said he was so affected by it, he transferred to another university. I didn’t know about the hard hat riot and I’m grateful for this education. Thank you for informing us. 💙🇺🇸💙

[@MaryHardymsmary_h]

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[@InspectorPatrice]

Hard Hat riot smells like astroturf (like anti-vax/mask in MI) - wasn’t Roger Stone a Repu operative in NY back then?

[@go4jazz-1]

We can’t let that kind of government rule again. Sorry your brother had to witness such a terrible event in this country. 💙

[@NunyaBusiness33]

I was a kid at school when the teacher came into our classroom. She was trying to hide that she was crying. We were told something terrible happened, she turned out the light and we were in prayer mode. I can't remember it like it was yesterday

[@renaldo1]

Hope you realize what’s coming !😮

[@oDGuardian]

"Those who fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it," these words have stuck with me for a long time. Sir, your videos are very well put together and it is a shame that they are not more widespread and talked about.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

@louissmith2670 WHAT IS WRONG! WITH YOU? This is one of the best Statemen and Public Servants this country has EVER had serve AND he STILL works to contribute his KNOWLEDGE - IN HIS AREAS OF EXPERTISE to serve our Nation and to serve us, as Citizens, BECAUSE OF HIS DEDICATION TO OUR CONSTITUIONAL REPUBLIC. Why would you say something so derogatory about this man? YOU are nothing, Louis Smith! YOU are what you spread: cruel, mean spirited, hateful and uselessly insulting to good men of this country like The Professor. YOU are ALL OF THAT! ... His value and worth as a person, as a citizen and as a former National Statesman and as an Educator drive YOU and your worth UNDERGROYD!. WAKE UP, LOUIS SMITH! Do something worthwhile and deserving of respect, the way The Professor. is respected TRY GETTING SOME EDUCATION - BUT KNOW YOU WILL NEVER! HAVE HIS INTELLECTUAL ABILITY!

[@rhondagentry2170]

This is EXCELLENT. I wish all US citizens would watch this. While I am 62 years old and lived to witness much of this, I still gained understanding thru your content. Thank you.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

Missing context

[@littlebitofhope1489]

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[@littlebitofhope1489]

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[@Construimus_Batuimus]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km You're a liar, plain and simple. You cannot know what false narrative is until you know what is true -- and you don't know diddly squat. The missing context here is your mind.

[@abeautifuldayful]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km troll

[@jaredb8495]

Further proof that those who fail to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. We as a country have failed to learn the lessons from our past.

[@wecas9596]

Don't be so hard on yourself. We Indians are in the same place too due to our complacency. Our democratic constitution is not even a century old and we are about to trade it for religious fascism. Watching this video, I was amazed how hackneyed ideas are reused again and again to fool the masses. My personal apologies for imposing Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian origin charlatan, on the people of US. I'm sure, you've already found him out.

[@annakingry9157]

And recent world history. We raised a bunch of Trumps who admire Adolf Hitler!

[@NoWay1969]

Maybe the best explanation I've seen of the political divide in the US.

[@amyrashap5713]

Robert Reich, you always fight the good fight--with humor, passion and intellectual rigor. As already mentioned, you are a national treasure. Do not ever stop.

[@jdvdrnld]

As soon as Trump ran for office I thought this may happen. I am 66 and an art history teacher. In 2016 I sat with a friend with a degree in social studies specializing in European history and we looked up several of Trumps standard statements and found several of them in the book, “Mien Kampf”. I first noticed his referencing to our country as a republic, rather than as a democracy or a democratic republic. As soon as he said that in the few days of accepting his office I was shocked and started to worry about what I have seen occur in the last 8 yrs. I even knew that his lies and machinations of Of the press and questioning the validity of the voting process was going to occur. And now here we are.

[@stradaveriusfiddle]

@@jdvdrnld When I saw the crowds of people who were going to see him, in summer 2016, sitting in those arenas being clearly under his spell so quickly, believing everything he was saying to them, I could sense that it could turn very bad if he continued to gather a larger percentage of gullible, star struck fools who were already fans of his tv show and so impressed with his celebrity. We were safer when less than 40% of voters were supporting him, then even more gullible low information/educated people continued to buy his act. It’s f’ing pitiful. We, who are clear headed enough to point out the lies & corruption, have to suffer a lower quality of life with diminishing Democracy in the next 4 years, because of these stubborn ignorant gullible people.

[@Check.Your.Sources]

Mr. Reich is someone who’s doing it the right way… he understands the struggles of average Americans, and calls out the inequality in our current system, while presenting realistic solutions. Every person in our government (and running for office) needs to be taking notes from this man.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

That's how he manipulates people.

[@Nemesisnxt]

And remember, everyone you disagree with is a fascist.

[@Nemesisnxt]

He understands that all opposition is fascism too.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km

[@littlebitofhope1489]

@@Nemesisnxt Incorrect. People who meet the definition of fascist are fascist.

[@PamperedDuchess]

I've often asked myself: "How did Republicans convince blue collar workers that they cared at all about their interests and then side with corporate blowhards all the time?" It's because I never knew about the Hard Hat Riot. Now, it makes sense.

[@OldHeathen1963]

Corporations also took over PBS. They made a good Nixon documentary in three parts. It covers Hard Hat Riot. It was taken off KZbin 😒

[@OldHeathen1963]

The doc about Georce C Wallace also has a interesting segment on Nixon and the beginnings of the Southern Stradagy.

[@patriciamasterson4721]

Again, Robert Reich, we. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with All people in America…Agree, we need major change to get to social order of things with focus on humanity and less focus on riches for major corporations.

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

The top five percent pay nearly sixty percent of the federal taxes and get next to nothing in return our debt is bigger than our entire economy interest alone is over a half a trillion dollars our bond status was downgraded for the first time ever under Obama and Biden our deficit spending and debt is at record peacetime levels because you won't pay enough taxes to cover the cost of Democrat programs why is that do you think it is ok to live off our children they are the ones who will inherit a bankrupt shell of a nation vote out handout Democrats before it's to late

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

The middle class draw more ss and medicare than they pay in taxes the poor get subsidized housing food assistance cash assistance and free healthcare the rich pay almost all the federal taxes and get next to nothing in return vote out handout Democrats they are destroying us

[@ladystardonna]

This needs to be shared by every media! At least in every classroom. 😢 Bless you, Robert Reich!

[@debbiejansen1178]

It needs to be taught in school. It's not

[@robertginsburg8113]

Thank you Mr. Reich for your tireless support of the common person who just wants a fair deal.

[@PragerFenster]

Great clip! The weird thing is that what has come to be called "leftist" or even "socialist" in the US, is pretty much centrist e. g. in Germany.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

Hitler was left wing.

[@RedMoonLoop]

​@yourdaddy-mq4km not at all. Hitler took over a left wing party and brought it ideologically right.

[@abeautifuldayful]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km troll

[@OldHeathen1963]

​@@yourdaddy-mq4kmFascists are in bed with business. It's the state and it's goals that matter. Fascists will bring war, China and Russia will join in too. So wise up.

[@Kain5th]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km *insert j jonah jameson laughing meme here*

[@artstrology]

The legislation that literally divided people from government, is called Citizens United....when the proper branding is "Corporations United".

[@Rebecca-s5c]

Yes, Citizens United .... and, then, the LIE of a Law, The 2017 Tax Cuts and JOB? Act. The law promising JOBS that never trickled down because it NEVER HAD EVEN AN AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE TO CREATE JOBS, "IN CONSIDERATION OF" THE LOWERING OR CESSATION OF THE OBLIGATION OF CORPORATIONS TO PAY -- INCOME TAXES! It is a gratuitous, unilateral waiver of income tax payments or negligible amounts paid for 37% of corporations at its passage. For two years from passage, -Mnuchin ... remember the Treasury Secretary with that "Serial Killer Presence " Steeeeeeve Mnuchin? He let Lobbyists walk in and out WITH TAX ATTORNEYS IN TOW ... TO HELP!! TREASURY!! WRITE IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS FOR THE ACT.... REMEMBER OUR ABILITY WE GOT TO HELP OUT? 1/1/20, THEVL PERCEHTAGE DOUBLED AND 74% OF CORPORATIONS WERE ELIGIBLE TO SCRREW US OVER, TOO. IT IS NOW AT 80% PAYING LITTLE TO NO TAXES,

[@myvws2]

Have I got a bridge to sell you!

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Attempted rebranding to appeal to the masses.

[@boutchie06]

Citizens United is the result of years of planning for the corporate takeover of government by the Powell Memo of 1971.

[@robsandypeterson2428]

It took me a long time to figure out why citizens uniting was a BAD thing for us. Th name made no sense, Like all the extremists' organizations with names that sound like a good thing but are opposite to the interests of most Americans. We need proper branding!!! Thank you!

[@geegaw1535]

This was the best and most informative and factual history lesson ever. Thank you Robert ❤

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

This is laughable.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

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[@abeautifuldayful]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km troll

[@fluffybabypolliwog]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km I would say you're more detestable, but "laughable" will do.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

@@fluffybabypolliwog I'm not the one who insanely believes Trump is Hitler.

[@billchessell8213]

Thanks for being on our side, Robert.

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

Wonderful Video Robert Reich...your baby picture is just darling 🥰... I grew up in Germany at the tail-end of hitlers regime, i seen the emotional trauma many Germans carried around with them (my parents included). It was horrific, to say the least. I not only had to deal with my own teenage traumas, but also lived through my parents traumatic experiences EVERY DAY of my life. You are right Robert Reich when you say we are bound to repeat history, because we haven't learned it in the first place. People who have grown up in America and never traveled outside American borders, don't understand the rest of the world. All they believe is this wannabe dictator who tells them what to believe! When I was able to vote (our government kept loosing my immigration paperwork for 20+ years) in 2003, I became an independent voter, BECAUSE i liked what Ross Perot had to say, back in the 80's. I am paying attention to politics, because my father taught me that it is important to know who is in power over a single nation, DON'T GO BY YOUR FRIEND'S hearsay! Learn things for yourself!

[@sandrabird4876]

Thank you, Secretary Reich. You are a true warrior for justice. Truly invaluable.

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

He lies to you by withholding information vote out handout Democrats before it's to late our childrens future depend on it

[@Marie-AngeZicher]

Wonderful summary

[@Marie-AngeZicher]

I agree that everybody should see this video.He explains.It's so clearly so easily.That even the mag is fair should be longer understand it

[@debbieturley8673]

Thank you so much! I have a file called “Never Forget “. It includes, among other things, the entirety of the J6 hearings, Alexei Navalny’s final appeal for good people to keep on fighting for democracy, and this history lesson. Thank you for helping us to never forget.

[@KristinA-xv4yk]

Another thing to never forget is the permanence of genetic admixture. My condolences.

[@LucindaBerry-r7i]

One man's "barbarian" is another man's "white supremacist". What a difference a few millennia makes. ..what the h..does that mean--- "Condolences" ? That file is a great idea. CONGRATULATIONS on thinking of it and doing it.

[@SANITIZEDINC]

So grateful for you, Professor Reich.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

He's a propagandist.

[@williewilliams4962]

​@@yourdaddy-mq4kmI'm curious as to what exactly is wrong on this list? So far, every facet of his words HAS BEEN PROVEN just based on actual filmed news & events. Check how many new laws have been introduced & enacted based on this in this country now.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

@@williewilliams4962 it's "proven" by out of context clips.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

@@williewilliams4962 Trump stands for peace, he had the most left leaning policies of any Republican, but he is the fascist? It makes zero sense.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

@@williewilliams4962 one of the biggest lies to stand out was the call to violence.

[@MichelleDavis-y7p]

Thank you so much. I am a Swiss in FL who had to learn about fascism in school, and when I saw the convicted felon in 2015, I was shocked that Americans don't see this monster's goal to destroy everything.

[@sueknowski6650]

Everyone should listen to this !! Learn from history, because it’s happening all over again, currently.

[@CrazyEightyEights]

Your history lessons make a genuine difference. Thank you, Robert & MoveOn. ♡

[@ankhpom9296]

2024 is no different than 1890.

[@eddiemarohl5789]

​@ankhpom9296 we have the internet which spreads information and misinformation that much faster.

[@facitenonvictimarum]

Thank God for the Roosevelts, not just FDR and Social Security, but Teddy and the National Forests and Parks. ,

[@littlebitofhope1489]

I prefer to thank the Roosevelts for all their hard work for this country.

[@eleanormedina6703]

That was when the last true president had Roosevelt. He didn't marry a foreign woman. He married a cousin?lol.. She was plain. He was plain too.

[@eddiemarohl5789]

They truly made a huge change.

[@wadestclair249]

I'm 51 poor and disabled from working 30 years of construction starting at age 15 still fighting to get some disability ssdi or ssi and our household of 3 live on $914 a month yet people funnel money to rich idiots instead of helping their fellow man.

[@elizabethtruscott2888]

@@wadestclair249 I’ve often thought that people who work construction should get a pension such as government workers, firefighters,etc. A body can only take a certain amount of heavy labor for so long before it breaks down.

[@wadestclair249]

@@elizabethtruscott2888 sounds good to me. Physical labor is horrible on the body. Bad knees bad back. Back surgery 3 heart attacks CHF class iv. Feel like I'm 80 at 51 🤦

[@cathylindeboo.9598]

So true.... Sorry for your misfortune.😢 I'm poor too, and it's hard. .

[@julieutley2073]

Wade Sinclair: getting SSI and the pension, I finally got mine.it took me a year Best of luck. Hang in there!

[@TwoSoulsOneCup]

Thank you sir. 43 years old I’m watching my country tear itself apart. And 23 years in as an electrician I have nothing to show for it. This can’t be.

[@kathyjones274]

VOTE, vote blue in all elections up and down the ballot to give Harris the house and senate 👍. And we'll be fine with Harris in the White House.

[@TheMarisica]

Professor Reich works TIRELESSLY to end inequality in the US and the rest of the world. I wish I had a tenth of his energy!!! Thank you, Professor and team, for all that you do! And SO WELL!!!🏆

[@gibbogle]

Speaking of history, there are some striking parallels between the US and Rome a century or two BC. The wealth disparity between the powerful (who occupied the Senate, and made war constantly) and the commoners was dramatic, and eventually fatal for the Roman empire.

[@robsandypeterson2428]

Don't you think it will eventually for U.S.? Some businessmen and company leaders see that it's good to pay and provide well for employees. It improves the work and products.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

I noticed the name about the 1789 French Revolution. Royalty, Nobility and Clergy paid no taxes and lived in luxury. The Peasantry paid ALL TAXES and the disparate income and wealth here is approaching that of France when, the levy of ONE MORE TAX on the Peasantry sparked the Revolution. Project 2025 and the Head of it (speaking for the Heritage Foundation) and MAGA INFORMED US THEY WERE GIVING US A SECOND AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND IT "CAN BE BLOODLESS, IF WE LET IT." AHAAAA! Revolutions are not GIVEN to people, especially when the result is to make their lives miserable! They DO NOT WANT TO SEE A REAL REVOLUTION BY US. They have got to be insane--no Domestic Terrorist Group, no irate Insurrectionists, no Army created by General Flynn will withstand a possible result of the insane former GOP and elitists' continued removal of rights. The reaction of the quiet, vast majority of Americans when we reach the point of "having had enough" cannot be matched.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

Some do and that is a good observation to make. but far too few of them do. If more than 80% of corporations pay little to no income taxes, most support Trump for a promise of 25% additional tax cuts (I am dumb in math, but if that puts them into below zero taxation, DO WE OWE THEM MONEY?) and so many fund the entities I see as so dangerous (like the Heritage Foundation) there is a long way to go.

[@christinamendonca6185]

Exactly, and it seems like time and time again all empires fall.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

@@christinamendonca6185 If he tries Fascism, it won't last. They seem to be short ... all of them. Mussolino in Italy, Hitler in Germany and Franco in Spain = all died out. All were run like cults. I heard a talk by a Cult expert and he said, of the different types, Cults of Personality are short. Powerful for a while, the Cult of Personality is tied to the life of the leader. Trump runs one of these, he said, and when the leader dies, the Cult dies.

[@WJV9]

Thanks for the great Harry Truman quote: "Those who have forgotten their history, are doomed to repeat it" Harry S. Truman

[@SandfordSmythe]

Harry?

[@paulallard9822]

Professor Reich is a great example of a man with white hair whose brain is filled with wisdom.

[@myvws2]

Too bad his common sense seems to be lacking though.

[@coreyham3753]

It is an excellent history lesson, but it should be expanded to cover 2 additional topics: 1) The decline of the separation of church and state ... the rise of white christian nationalism and the scam that is the so called evangelical movement lead by charlatan pretend con men scam preachers. This is a serious and ever growing problem in the USA today. 2) The complete dysfunction of the federal income tax system.....which has been hollowed out over decades and is largely responsible for the ever growing wealth inequality today. A couple of simple principles could go a long ways towards making the income tax system work as it is supposed to do ...1) all forms of income taxed the same, and 2) all taxpayers taxed under the same tax rules (ie. a corporate tax rules for everyone and every entity, including charities, religion, non-profits, etc.)

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

You are aware that the top five percent pay sixty percent of the federal taxes ​@@coreyham3753

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Reich lies to you

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Pay your fair share of taxes for the social security and Medicare you will receive do you not care at all about our children who will inherit a bankrupt shell of a nation because you won't pay for the Democrat handouts they want

[@TheRobWay1]

Mr Reich, you are a national treasure and one of the best educators I ever seen.

[@togetherwerise3529]

Robert Reich tells vital historic lessons in a creative and impactful way. We ignore these lessons of history at our peril.

[@Mantaracer]

Thank you for all you do for DEMOCRACY!!!👍🇺🇲

[@douglastovey2685]

Again. We live in a constitutional republic. Our founding fathers were scared to death of democracy where majority or mob rules. Equity is found in countries where freedoms no longer exist. Our system was created to insure liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Liberty is freedom. Free to own property. Free to build a company. Free to earn a profit. Free to own a fire arm. Free to move about the country uninhibited. I choose freedom over equity.

[@henrylubinski2728]

You mean communism

[@myvws2]

@@douglastovey2685 You can lead a dim to knowledge but getting them to think logically is damn near impossible to do!

[@Photologistic]

Was it the tcom act that led to a complete media monopoly, or NAFTA and his administrations abandonment of labor?

[@timothyjackson4653]

Government controlling destiny is not democracy. Reich is full of shit.

[@user-qo3jh9mn1t]

Always wonderful. This made me think back to my education. I’m 68 and I would have said I was taught that all this would never happen here because we’re a democracy. But really thinking about it, I recall teachers saying to be vigilant, to appreciate our democracy, and to always protect it. Maybe the feeling that it couldn’t happen here was a self protective one.

[@cathysurerus576]

Or, self destructive one...?🤔

[@GetZappéd1974]

Or, a bit lazy one...?

[@robsandypeterson2428]

We do get busy with our lives. Since retirement I have learned so much, out of necessity. Currently enjoying Democracy Awakening and the Bill of Obligations.

[@HotPursuitMusicEntertainment]

Please, everyone: SHARE this on your social media.This is SO important!

[@robsandypeterson2428]

Done! And share in your political groups like MoveOn,Indivisible and Democratic party groups.

[@shermanwellons]

We repeat history because half of our country does not know it. Keep educating people with content like this. Maybe it will get through to some Americans.

[@grantgengel5000]

The only thing we learn from history is that we do not learn from history. Sad but true.

[@sail1999]

Thanks for the history lesson. I once asked my father what was the most important event in his life. He said without hesitating, WW2. I ask myself the same question. That event hasn't happened yet. I want my legacy to be a secure democracy.

[@edhall7757]

This is a spectacular 33 minutes. A MUST watch.

[@TedApelt]

This is a message that is shared by Thomas Frank, Heather Cox Richardson, David Cay Johnston, and many other journalists and historians.

[@ankhpom9296]

Looks like Lewis Powell needs to be gotten rid of.

[@zxy78267]

Heather Cox Richardson is amazing.

[@robsandypeterson2428]

Thanks! I've read two of them and listened to their lectures. I'll check out Frank. Also love Professor Tim Snyder. Like his work including Our Malady.

[@juanitaross5492]

I had two sisters at Kent State that day . One working there one going to classes. This was a very scary day for our family. Something I will never forget.

[@robsandypeterson2428]

I was in college and appalled that could happen. More so shocked by some of my family's reaction. Shades of the hard hat riot. I told them that could have been me! We were all facing Vietnam War draft and reports of its horror.

[@1aikane]

Thank you Mr. Reich for putting this out there for all to learn.

[@billaddington831]

This is one of the most important videos anywhere on the Internet. It should have 20 million views or more thank you Robert for the history lesson ! thank thank you for your service to this country. Much respect.

[@PresidentTrista2028]

Everyone in America should watch this excellent history lesson by former labor secretary at Berkeley professor Robert Riech. it should be part of the new National curriculum!

[@MargaretCHarmon1]

When I see your name, I stop and watch you. I learn more about American History through KZbin than any other means. I wish I could take a history course from you, but KZbin allows me the next best thing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in an engaging way. I will be sharing this with six people who need to hear your wisdom.

[@georgedunkelberg5004]

THIS INTERNET IS A DOUBLE EDGED SWORD. ONE SIDE HAS BEEN DULLED BY THE DOMINATIONS OF CORPORATISMS' WEALTH AND POLITICAL WEALTH SUBVERSIONS TOWARD THE STATUS OF INEQUALITY AS NOW LIVED.

[@TheMarisica]

Have you watched Professor Reich's last class at Berkeley, "Wealth and Poverty"? I was fortunate enough to be one of his students and I tell you, it's life-changing. I don't think anyone can be better at teaching than him. Totally worth investing the time to watch the whole course: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5eVk5-Bls5qfqMsi=kwP5SEIn3SgndB0r Enjoy!!!!

[@jashannon]

KZbinr wise guys (and gals) like Robert here may save humanity just yet, as we all unplug from television.

[@GregoryAnderson]

Wow, so meaningless and vague that the rest of us have no idea what you mean. Perhaps you need to unplug from the internet. If I misunderstood your intent, you didn't clarify for anyone with your language.

[@helenhunter4540]

jashannon. "(And gals)" says out loud a huge problem in this partial democracy: WE ARE NOT AN AFTERTHOUGHT.

[@helenhunter4540]

​@@GregoryAnderson If your comment is aimed at Robert Reich, amend it please, to include only yourself. I understand and applaud his words and work.

[@TheSeptemberRose]

Television is garbage. I worked in the animation industry for 30 years and most of it is just selling toys to kids. It's all about marketing and greed. No substance at all.

[@annettehunter9743]

I agree. I never watch my tv now. I learn from your channel and a few others.

[@OnlyWaterInTheForest]

Thank you Professor Reich! I really appreciate your lessons & lectures!

[@timothyjackson4653]

I hope you realized his theories have long been debunked. Robber Baron theory is a myth. You can watch Milton Friedman explain. The value of teaching is not just in persuasiveness, but in willingness to engage in and withstand debate with other intellectuals. Friedman did this, but Reich only interacts with fans.

[@JanetMagistro]

Thank you. This should be shown in schools. Schools should also be required to have economics classes.

[@TheSeptemberRose]

THANK YOU ROBERT FOR THIS VIDEO! I only recently subscribed to your channel, but I lived through the whole Reagan era and went to protests (here in Canada) against Cruise Missile testing and other horrible things that went on during the 1980s. I can't believe we're living in the times we are, but history does keep repeating itself. I wish the human race would smarten up and stop falling for the same old tricks.

[@CTJENN]

Mr. Reich, I can't thank you enough for the work you do.

[@RussoConcerned]

Just do it for the future of the country -- a non-partisan issue. --> will not incentivize illegals to cross the border and baby spit. Amend `U.S. Citizenship By Birth.` "Citizenship by birth" should be granted only to children born to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. In addition, at least one parent must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (Green Card Holder). Children born to a person under any other visa (temporary - H1B/L1, etc.) category and those illegally residing in the U.S. should NOT be granted automatic Citizenship by Birth. England did the same in 1983.Post this on the door of every member of Congress in your state and all concerned voters in the community. Elon Musk the greatest African American ever.

[@euniceaugust2197]

That was fantastic and I never liked history but went to university and took six years of it. Thank Robert Reich and have watched since it all began a few years ago.

[@tombrewsaugh1399]

Very well done. My father warned against these very things when Reagan was elected. Although he was a veteran he wanted us out of Vietnam and strongly believed we should never have been there in the first place.

[@georgedunkelberg5004]

THE USURPATIONS BY WEALTH LEFT "liddle" citizens IN CANNON FODDERS OF MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES PERPETUAL PROFIT INEQUALITY SEEKING, WITH A PROFITABLE BUISNESS OF BODY BAGS.

[@destinychild4659]

Smart man! 🥰

[@neuroticnation144]

Respect! My partner’s father was in WW2 and stayed through Vietnam. During the Vietnam war he told his son (my partner) that if his name came up in the draft, he would help him move to Canada. He was forced to send poorly trained young men to their deaths as they were being used as cannon fodder in a war we never should have been in. He saw how the military was being used as a political pawn by powerful people. That’s when he retired.

[@johncampbell5437]

Mr. Reich, your analysis and commentary are so deliciously spot on. I hope your listeners can amplify your message in such a loud world with so much white noise. Thankyou for being. - from a Canadian

[@beverlywoade5348]

During my working years I got fired from jobs for trying to organize unions. Even when I tried to join a union, my efforts were frustrated. Because this all worsened my struggles, it's difficult to forget how much more hardship was imposed on me because I was forced to work without Union protection. Oh, I know others have similar stories. But, all this should highlight the need for rank-and-file working people to have unions. This is especially true considering that it's greed and the lust for even more money that makes corporate leaders simply not want to pay their rank-and-file workers living wages. More money goes into the pockets of those corporate leaders who refuse to pay their rank-and-file employees who are the back-bone of and those who make their corporations thrive.

[@mindmaven5432]

This should be required watching for all citizens.

[@silencesays228]

I remember the hard hat riot but I was young and didn't really understand the situation. It seemed like there were so many angry people and so many riots back then.

[@marshamcintosh4790]

Thank you so much, Robert Reich - I love your way of helping us all understand what's happening.

[@dianebullard8252]

As I see it as an English woman, half of your population needs to watch your history lesson. Thank you Prof. Reich for explaining things so clearly and honestly. Good luck America ❤❤

[@VansHalham]

Robert, you never disappoint! You have also maintained a passion for community and fairness for decades. Touchè! You are a blessing!

[@donasselin9223]

Great piece to inform those too young to know this history that is repeating itself!!

[@sandollor]

This is the most important video you've ever done Robert.

[@AlexG-qv8ri]

It was the brigade that captured Mussolini and he was there. I know a lot about this topic and I still live halfway from where the thug was captured and where he has been executed. I salute your lecture and your easy and exhaustive way to explain this important history from the USA point of view. I can’t agree more, bravo 👏

[@georgedunkelberg5004]

@AlexG-qv8ri Your comment verifies that history, and for that WE thankyou!

[@jeffl7852]

Thank you, Dr Reich. This message must be propagated with unlimited restraint. Freedom.

[@maryanngarcia3080]

When I was young we had unions everywhere . I worked for the phone company, later worked in a steel mill . Good union jobs. Then came Reagan and one by one the unions fell like dominos. Later I was self employed until I retired. Unions were a wonderful thing,there was a large middle class. Now I’m living at poverty level. You young people fight like hell to get unions back! It will be a much better country. Good luck, may you be successful!

[@ericapoe]

I love how Robert’s channel starts off like a PBS special😊.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

Yippee! I give History lectures to MAGA, regularly! I need a class on the paradoxes around Trump! They freak me out. Miller, the Jewish Neo Nazi; Tarrio-the Afro-Cuban Proud Boy; and Thomas-the Black Justice with White, Billionaire, Despot- Groupie Benefactors. Could be a Psychology Class.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

In the past, Thomas would have been called an Oreo. Black on the outside, and white on the inside.

[@NibblesTheNibbler]

Whenever the racism of white nationalism and Maga trump sycophants comes up, these are the examples I hear the most.

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

😂 they will laugh at you for believing this.

[@Nemesisnxt]

This is due to fascism.

[@Rebecca-s5c]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km They will be mad at YOU for NOT KNOWING IT!

[@mmp-k6u]

Bravo Robert!! That's a brilliant piece of work. I am 64 and I must admit I had forgotten a few things in that short movie. I will be watching that again. I am a progressive and I worry for our country...and for our democracy. I have three grandchildren, and I fight for their future. I can't thank you enough for your work! Many thanks Respectfully MMP

[@zxy78267]

I watched it twice.

[@kristinfarson4320]

This video should be mandatory watching in high school...before kids can go on and vote.

[@julianyc422]

Reading 'On Tyranny' by Timothy Snyder is another tool to use at this time in history. Beautiful illustrated version as well. 20 things we can all do.

[@OldHeathen1963]

Thank you so much for your voice, service and teaching me. It's to late for me but, not for my children and grandchildren. Shared and thank you.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Working people don't know their own best

[@D5950-h]

Not sure what you mean😮

[@ronnyskaar3737]

@@D5950-h They vote for the rich-men's party.

[@juanitaross5492]

Thank you, Robert Reich, lol I already sent this to several people who may need a history lesson. Love your work.

[@flip1980ful]

Thanks for being you, Robert!

[@hopesprings4967]

This was absolutely fascinating. I am Canadian, so to some extent I am ignorant to your political system although these last 20 years I have become quite engaged. At one time, I considered myself a centrist, but I have come to learn I am definitely Left of Centre. We are starting to see some of the American style politics happening in my country and particularly in my province. I’m grateful that I now have some information and arguments to combat the notion that rampant corporate greed is good for us. Hats off to you, sir for all of your good work and your commitment to public service! The world needs more of you.

[@MPaulCezanne]

Thank you Professor. 💙

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Pay your fair share of taxes for the social programs Democrats want we have a debt so big it defies belief because you won't pay enough taxes to cover the cost our debt is at record peacetime levels leaving our children a bankrupt shell of a nation because you won't pay enough taxes to cover the cost of Democrat programs shame on you vote out handout Democrats before it's to late

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Our debt is bigger than our entire economy our children will inherit a bankrupt shell of a nation because of Democrat programs Democrats want but won't pay enough taxes for why is that vote out handout Democrats

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Stop stealing from our childrens future earnings pay half your income to the government to pay for the handouts Democrats want why do Democrats hate our children

[@i2really1der]

Yes. The lines have moved further and farther

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

Further left.

[@abeautifuldayful]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km troll

[@yourdaddy-mq4km]

@@abeautifuldayful I think you mean truth teller.

[@abeautifuldayful]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km No, troll.

[@brucebasile5083]

@@yourdaddy-mq4km We all know this is you Zachoff . Take a hike.

[@Lindadz89]

Thanks for the enlightenment Prof. Reich

[@Laura-wb8zt]

Refreshing to hear history being spoken by one who knows it well thank you Robert Reich for confirming what I knew to be true

[@tammyburke9453]

Robert Reich, fangirl out ❤. He is simply THE BEST in so many ways 🎉

[@mordecai4207]

OMG A 30 MINUTE VIDEO THANK YOU PROFESSOR!

[@EllenKlever-c7k]

Thank you mr. Reich for educating the public.

[@TheZincroofer]

Keep up the great work you're doing. Thanks for reminding me of the "hard hat" riots.

[@carpenterbluechicken]

Robert Reich you are amazing and Iove how you share politics I can understand.. Thank you so much. We use to go the house of Congress and sit in and listen, when I was a kid.. Its so beautiful in the Capital building and the long hallways...

[@paulrumohr]

I love this Robert. Thank you.

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

A vote for handout Democrats is a vote against our children they are the ones who will have to pay for the unbelievable unimaginable debt Democrat programs have brought us why do you want to leave our children a bankrupt shell of a nation pay your fair share of taxes for the handouts Democrats want

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Our debt is at dangerous levels because Democrats won't pay enough taxes for the handouts they want why is that

[@JJ-gz8cd]

Thank you for your service for democracy! Invaluable!

[@Funnel_the_Fun]

I think we ought to have The Robert Reich Show.

[@eddiemarohl5789]

He does have a weekly talk podcast

[@courtneynicholson122]

Great insight of a time in my 70 year old life...blue collar who society put on the fringe...gone was the dream of a picket fence and a home maker wife...even my father lost that dream!

[@ishtarmithras7396]

Thank you for this! One of the few times I’m grateful for the KZbin algorithm. It is so timely because right now, in many Republican led states, child labor protections are being repealed for very obvious reasons. But their discourse is so filled with prejudice and hate to mask their nefarious greed for cheap labor by taking advantage of migrant child labor.

[@marieweinstein2840]

Super explanations for current problems … Great history lesson!

[@Angelina..]

Robert your videos are so educationally entertaining and should be on prime time in educating the masses! - Specifically ‘Con-Mander in Chief’ 45’s Maga-cult! - Thank you!

[@edwardallan197]

I am a 71 yr old 50 yr Marxist. I always appreciated your efforts to humanize America's politics. I know you are sincere. ❤

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Say the following three times communism does not work communism does not work communism does not work

[@susanfrancis5471]

@@fritzforsthoefel8031 Have you ever read Marx? He’s not that scary word, communist.

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Show one nation where it's worked

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

In china under communist leader mao rich people's money was taken and gave to the masses and low skilled workers wages rose dramatically result millions starved now under capitalism low skilled workers make low wages and there are billionaires result china has one of the fastest growing economies in the world explain that

[@fritzforsthoefel8031]

Democrats want to adopt the same economic policy that communist leader mao did take from the rich pay low skilled workers higher wages the result will be the same vote out handout communist Democrats before it's to late and with the size of our debt time grows short our childrens future depend on it

[@roysmallian2889]

Yes, Robert Reich, keep up the good narrative. At some point change will ensue. Hard to understand how so many people voted against their own interests.

[@baileyreport.]

Reich is a much-respected individual in my book. He is a Rhodes Scholar with a passion for the truth regardless of where it is, even with his friendship with Bill Clinton, who was too busy getting his pipe cleaned to be a good president. Reich worked for positive changes for all, not just a few.

[@cnwil4594]

I enjoy listening to this most informed, intelligent gentleman. I love knowledge and wisdom. Thank you much, sir👏