Will Anything Stop Trump? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

[@p.jackson9657]

WHAT will trump swear to? A guy, who broke every contract, every promise, his wedding vows and a ton of laws. A guy, who doesn't believe in any God, never read the bible, but sold it for his profit, desecrated it with his name. A guy, who said a few years back, that he never swore an oath to support the Constitution, because the word support is not in the wording of the oath. His word, his promises, his signature are worth NOTHING He and musk have been talking to foreign leaders at trump's public "home" without any qualifications whatsoever, without control, without protocol, without security clearance. Interfering in government issues. WHY is this not TREASON ?

[@ericadelgado6790]

Because sadly, half the population supports him in all of this.

[@DarkCriimes]

@@ericadelgado6790I don’t think they will in a few months time. It’s going to be chaos. I feel sorry for the world. I’m not religious but the book of revelations comes to mind.

[@jeank8061]

Right??!!!! It drives me crazy that Biden gets criticized for things out of his control, like inflation, when Trump's political, professional and personal record is so obviously corrupt. Biden passed some very progressive legislation and we rarely hear about it. Trump is baldly and blatently inept and selfishly motivated - and half the dang country loves him unconditionally

[@RosePetal17]

According to the documentary #UNFIT his ( now deceased ) wife, Ivana, said that “45” had a copy of Mein Kampf beside his bedside table.

[@rudolphwatson1737]

@ericadelgado6790 A lie doesn't become truth, wrong doesn't become right and evil doesn't become good just because it's accepted by a majority. Booker T. Washington 🙏 for our divided nation! 😔

[@teraten10]

Watching a person who has already led a serious insurrection against his oath taking it again is a real sham.

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

Insurrection is a crime. A Dem DOJ would gladly have arrested and charged him if what you say is true.

[@ASS999ish]

Larger scam than bush and Chaney?? All Huckster Material

[@FischerNilsA]

..... only in america. Is what I would say if it had not repeatedly happened before. People took Napoleon back cheering. Fujimoris daughter was recently elected to congress, stipulating similar policies her dad went full dictator for. Phillipines too - torturing, massacring dictators son&heir just reelected into leadership. Some authoritarian movements can manage to hold much public sympathy.

[@helenak.5762]

It's unreal. 😳

[@B_Bodziak]

​@FischerNilsAItaly's leader

[@johndresch6438]

How can Musk as a national security contractor be able to deal with our adversaries openly and share our secrets, that’s absurd! 🇺🇸💙

[@julielacy]

He needs to be sent back to His home - South Africa!!!

[@p.jackson9657]

Will the moving truck bring the stolen boxes of top secret documents with it or will they just be replaced by newer ones to sell? Oh, I forgot, this time he can sell them directly from the oval office

[@_x__q]

How do you know he shared secrets?

[@Repdem]

​@@_x__q By having a functioning brain

[@justinlinnane8043]

because your whole system is broken and rotten and has been for decades !!

[@clarel4584]

It is so hard for Heather to hide her disdain for this administration. Right there with you.

[@darkpepsi]

Same.

[@joenast-zg3ew]

Why hide it?

[@cc1k435]

​@@joenast-zg3ewProbably, so your home doesn't get raided for books to burn. 🤦‍♀️🤔

[@vivivalentine6304]

Biden’s administration? I am extremely proud of him and what he’s done. I don’t agree with all, of course, but disdain I feel for the incoming administration and those who voted it in. Racist misogynistic morons… Biden is still president.

[@artsmart8759]

At 79 I have enjoyed the best of Human civilization by the fact I lived in America. This is the first time I have felt this country could descend into the horrendous realm of totalitarianism experienced by people in other parts of the world. Thank you for being here to contribute a sense of hope

[@thomaswikstrand8397]

As someone who's lived in quite a few countries over three continents, including the US, you really, REALLY haven't "enjoyed the best of human civilization". At all.

[@kennethmaxwell4809]

It will. The USA in 2025 becomes Hungary on steroids

[@FischerNilsA]

"The best of human civilization" srsly? You know american exceptionalism is not real, do you? You guys plumbing alone tends to be atrociously bad, cheaply designed and engineered. I know a bit about plumbing. Guessing healthcare and education people can tell you about those sectors. Did you know that US police has one of the lowest solve rates among all of the western alliance law enforcements?

[@B-A-L]

The best of human civilisation in a country that has one of the highest number of gun deaths in the world?

[@VioletH172]

@FischerNilsA etc Do you feel better now roasting a 79 year old senior? Good grief.

[@katz20200]

The Coffee Klatch is a bright spot in a dark world. Thank you!!

[@MeTubeERG]

Please keep these going for at least the next 4 years. We're gonna need it more than you know.

[@glenjo0]

I've worked forty years as an engineer in high tech (and I'm a Democrat if that makes a difference). These visas are used for WAGE SUPPRESSION.

[@flyrobin2544]

Also inhuman treatment of those workers.

[@lindascanlan6317]

Indentured servitude

[@queens6583]

Isn't it rich that Trump says he will make America great and bring jobs back to U.S. workers, yet he allows Musk and Swarmy to bring in HBi visa worker's to do tech jobs. Trump allows them to suppress American jobs because Musk and other corporate CEO's don't want to pay a fair living wage for Americans, they rather earn billions off cheap foreign labor. How the average American who voted for Trump doesn't see this is sad and will soon see how Trump lied about everything.

[@MajICReiki]

Correct. Brain drain from other countries is corporations' incentive$ to under-bid locally available brains.

[@Marebo07]

Love you Robert thanks for being there for us!!💙

[@williamronne699]

At my age 72, I know what "exemplar" means even though I never finished college. Today too many people dont know that word or care. I have a son that doesnt know what he voted for when he voted for Trump, and many like him wont listen to reality or truth. I wonder how we got here. We need an overhaul and better funding for public education not eliminating the the dept. of education!

[@mvujnovi1]

You are so right. Public education has been virtually defunded since Regan begun it in the 80s. And because of that we are losing at home and abroad. U.S has been weakened, our innovation now lags behind China and many other countries, and we are losing our dominant position in the world. Our classrooms look like we are still in the 70s. Many schools lack basic equipment. I am an educator and I’ve seen it happening to my utter dismay. I traveled somewhat to other countries in the West and when I come home I feel like I came back to a third world country. Crumbling infrastructure, public schools falling apart…Sad.

[@cindytripp]

Need to require truth in media in all forms with enforceable laws and regulations.

[@nancywhitaker5096]

And stop Fox News from filling these uneducated slow pokes brains with lies and bullshit.

[@jacqueswerdfeger1530]

"I love the uneducated"...trump

[@joenast-zg3ew]

Schools are not the problem. I'm in my sixties as are my brother and sister. We all went to the same school at mostly the same years. I despise Trump, but they like him. It's critical thinking. Some people simply will not think.

[@kayporterfield3919]

I enjoy these podcasts so much. They keep me sane.

[@FrankButera]

If you mean enflaming TDS, then sure.

[@tubulardude44]

Robert Reich is an American hero! 🇺🇸

[@flyrobin2544]

Yes, he is!

[@montyiscool11]

Robert, thank you. Take care of yourself. We need you and your perspective.

[@sylvanwoods5271]

I totally agree that Jimmy Carter was a good president, and people don't give him the credit he deserves.

[@47ness5]

contrast that with the cheeto who constantly demands credit for everything, especially things he simply inherited 🙄

[@dottiescott4688]

At least he said he wouldn't lie and he kept his word!!! Trump will NEVER be able to say that!!!!!

[@nathanielwhite7007]

May we all remember Jimmy Carter over next 4 years.

[@ikeus685]

Trump is already at the bottom of the presidential rung..He can only get more negative ratings.

[@flyrobin2544]

President Carter has always had a special place in my heart and will forever be the best humanitarian of my lifetime.

[@vivivalentine6304]

Live in the past and lose the future.

[@peggyvansickle1268]

Yes. Trump will NEVER even come close to ever being the man that President Carter was. God rest his soul. May we never hear their names mentioned in the same sentence again. And may Trump never speak our special President’s name, ever again.

[@peggyvansickle1268]

Yes. Trump will NEVER even come close to ever being the man that President Carter was. God rest his soul. May we never hear their names mentioned in the same sentence again. And may Trump never speak our special President’s name, ever again.

[@TaraIsTrans]

Love your multi generational show, a wonderful tonic for seasonal despair. Thanks, and have a safe and prosperous 2025!

[@siswohlslagel8919]

Resistance 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙

[@skykingimagery899]

Ah, that is the word of the day. RESIST. Will they?

[@josephthomasjr.6551]

"Insecurity and a lust for power go hand in hand". Thank you for that marvelously SHREWD observation, Robert Reich! If nothing else, these next four years will be a crash course in the psychopathologies of the profusely powerful. Anyway, my friends--come what may--HAPPY 2025!!!

[@Damacles9]

Dismantle Trickle-down, bust up monopolies, nationalize healthcare, electricity, and oil. Uncap Social Security contributions, increase and expand it. Make the primary fiduciary responsibility of corporations be to the workers first.

[@chevyvanngoghandfriends]

How bout just make people responsible for themselves

[@Peter-f7x]

Well stated

[@FaithSmith-m7h]

Return regulatory power to the agencies that were made responsible for oversight.

[@rhondah1587]

@@chevyvanngoghandfriends That's not how a society of people thrive. We look after each other's welfare and well being. Not everyone is physically or mentally capable of being responsible for themselves. We should not toss them aside as that is against being a society of social human being. We are a social species that cares for each other for the good of the society. If we continue to ignore our neighbors who suffer set backs, are discriminated against, and have disabilities, we abandon our humanity.

[@TheEvie202]

@@chevyvanngoghandfriendsThat was then, people cannot compete with corporations now. If it weren’t for my pension and Social Security, and personal 401k I wouldn’t have a comfortable retirement. So yes we have to live Within our means and avoid debt . Don’t blame unions / pensions/ government. If it weren’t for Pell grants and loans, I wouldn’t have graduated college. So it’s not only pulling yourself by your bootstraps!

[@carolinabravo74]

Focusing on the negative with clarity is key, but shifting to the solutions is truly what we need. To organize, to educate, to get clear, to take action.

[@yvonneforche2126]

Problem is so much of media won't or are afraid to talk and won't inform the people

[@ddellwo]

Like how they desperately tried to cover up Biden’s frightening incoherence for four years……..????

[@pensivepenguin3000]

Yep. Honest or critical reporting on Trump has already dried up in mainstream media

[@EcoVintageArtGifts]

It has dried up on KZbin as well.

[@EcoVintageArtGifts]

Even Reich won't talk about the elephant in the room.

[@ToddHurney]

That's because they are not real Jounalists with any integrity or sense of justice. News used to be held to higher standards than the so-called news outlets today. Also, when I was a young lad, news had rules and regulations in how it was supposed to behave and disseminate the news as objective facts and not opinion pieces from wanna be actors and actresses! Back in my day news was not run as a for-profit organization to titillate and sensationalize, but to inform with as little bias as possible! Not what's on t.v. today!!!

[@AnnettePaskiewicz]

Thank you for your honesty. Heavy. But real.

[@caroleboots7591]

No accountability for trump, why is everyone tip toeing around this clown, America you are a laughing stock

[@justinlinnane8043]

You're just now realising that in America there is no accountability for the rich ? You're whole system is set up to benefit the rich and corrupt and to punish the poor . Have you been asleep fifty years ??

[@karena5608]

Not to be religious on anyone but he is getting away with nothing in the end. God sees all. A rich person will have a hard time getting into heaven. He CANNOT TAKE HIS MONEY WITH HIM WHEN HE DIES! and when history writes about this time it will be taught how lousy of a president he was and how he fooled then ghosted his voters.

[@isnamthere4690]

He should be in jail tens times over. Yet it's the american public who will be held captive.

[@RonaldLopes-b3x]

I'm laughing at all the Democrats fear mongering 😂

[@Diggler569]

​@@RonaldLopes-b3x Have fun with President Elon Musk. What you don't realize is that people are laughing at you.

[@burton48]

These Coffee Klatches are just great. They are a source of comfort and reassurance as we enter the darkest days in American history. Please keep them going. We will find out just how strong and effective our U. S. Constitution's structure of government is in repelling the clear trend of the conversion of our country into a plutocracy and the scrapping of our founding principles.

[@gregbors8364]

Govern? Haha. Trump’s just planning to golf and make a fortune by overcharging the Secret Service for “using” his golf courses

[@Monin2595]

That's him greedy and never stops LIEING.

[@jim2498]

If that is true. He would do a lot better than Biden. What ever he did hurt working Americans

[@ryukoli4707]

He OWES THE USA!!!!!!!!!!

[@patallen229]

No he's selling it away piece by piece, and every billionaire is lineing up to buy their share

[@KittyS-gg5gd]

Almost 1/2 a BILLION tax payer dollars last term.

[@mksandals9572]

Merrick Garland is the worst Attorney General ever seated.

[@maxcuthbert100]

Worthless.

[@jameswheeler-69]

@@maxcuthbert100 Completely worthless. He did nothing.

[@bunzeebear2973]

Then again; is it HIS fault. Or your legal system is so messed up? MG knew the rules he HAS to follow. Am beginning to like that police officer more and more as in 9 sec. he was judge, jury & executioner. Just saying.

[@MikeKaminski-y8d]

well he killed a million people through incompetence​@@jameswheeler-69

[@georgemiller6765]

He handed the devil his pitchfork. Welcome to the next 4 years and beyond to hell.

[@haraldwerner9778]

The thing about H1B is that the visa holders are dependent on the company that recruited them. The employees are not able to organize to better their working conditions without risking the immigration status. Cheap labor and compliant labor is all they are after!

[@montyiscool11]

Which is just like being American born with a non-commercial agreement.

[@gregbors8364]

@@montyiscool11 Similar, but Americans don’t work under the threat of being deported if they lose their jobs

[@christopherdunne4048]

And the companies exploit that dependence. Forcing the visa holder to rent housing from them, for example. Withholding their wages so they're unable to travel at holidays.

[@debbiew60one]

Forget about a peaceful transfer of power. What about the 14th amendment section 3 why isn’t anyone doing anything about allowing an insurrectionist to take the oath of office? What is wrong with our representatives?!

[@claritapadilla7110]

They have gotten their heads so far up Trumps, you know what, they are just stuck there and will never be able to govern.

[@flatpicker5663]

There is something seriously wrong with our representatives for even allowing Trump to run for president in the first place.

[@GeorgeTennesseeWiseman]

@@flatpicker5663 Do you ya THINK! 😉

[@strangehermitage2299]

I am so sad at what's become of your country, and I fear for the world because of it.

[@Sausagemom]

A LOT of Americans r sad...

[@DarkCriimes]

Me too.

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

Us too. Thanks for your empathy and on behalf of the majority of this country, I’m so sorry.

[@DarkCriimes]

@@ReadMoreHistory-v9u don’t apologise. I blame those that didn’t vote as much as those who voted for DJT. Populists and dictators love the uneducated fools that believe the BS. Putin is loving another DJT term in office.

[@FrankButera]

That's what they were screaming about Nixon, Reagan, and Bush, and yet here we still are. Get a grip.

[@ruthjohnson3117]

Yes, Robert, Heather and Michael, I derive much pleasure from watching your Saturday Coffee Klatches! I also gain knowledge, understanding, and some calmness. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you so much. I can't thank you enough!!

[@WiggieOcallaghan]

Good afternoon and happy new year to you all ! For the last 45 years I have looked forward to the inauguration of president of the United States of America. Robert,Heather and Michael.I fear for the US.

[@donnak9170]

Would you consider watching another channel on your TV that is not broadcasting the inauguration. And if you go out, wear black. My ever present flag will be festooned with black ribbon!

[@ronbensen3964]

I will NOT watch the crowning of traitor Trump Musk nor will I watch ANY news media that day!!

[@lizardquinn]

Last I heard Trump had not signed the transition documents or ethics documents. If he fails to do so before January 20 he should not be allowed to start his presidency. Period.

[@eclecticvicki8376]

I agree. Ethics one is important.

[@p.jackson9657]

@@lizardquinn his signature is worth NOTHING

[@williamrossetter9430]

He is going to be our first convicted felon President. Dick Nixon is turning in his grave, no doubt! America, what a country!

[@lizardquinn]

@@p.jackson9657 that may be But for me it’s about maintaining our protocols that are supposed to help ensure our democracy and I’m tired of him getting away with not adhering to those protocols or the rule of law. I’m so angry at the Democrats for not keeping him away from a second run at the WH to begin with.

[@flyrobin2544]

He should not be sworn in if he can not follow procedures or pass a security clearance. Other Presidents were proud to ban America president.

[@robertthompson3814]

Buckle up! The next four years could be a real roller coaster ride. I hope our democracy survives.

[@burtstineman449]

Democracy has been dead for years.

[@The-Central-Scrutinizer]

I've been buckled up for the real roller coaster ride for 40 years. Our Democratic Republic hasn't represented us for a long time.

[@Magadouche]

Democracy needs us, and our input as maintenance.

[@JMyoutube1]

Our republic will survive !!!!!

[@roberts1924]

Ironically, many who voted for him will be having severe buyer's remorse very soon. This could have all been avoided if they hadn't believed his lies about the economy.

[@debrasullenberger1917]

Carter was the first President I was of age( 21) to vote for and I did. ❤

[@ameliaroche8765]

Same here. And I greatly appreciated the kind words spoken about Carter in today's Coffee Klatch. He truly was a good, decent man.

[@joanneskinner5169]

Me too!!!!

[@shielanunn3484]

Mine also as a newly Naturalized Citizen

[@Vickie-i9g]

Why is Mitch McConnell getting a free pass with all of this?

[@zzzT.]

He has turtle-immunity 🤠

[@Revenge221]

"Because he's old." "Because he's in his last term of office".

[@mrlh61]

I would have him spending time in a prison convalescence home

[@PAVILON01]

Article 14-3 May congress have the balls to do their constitutional duty invoking this article!!!

[@Cirex2118]

Keep up the resistance! 👊 ✊️

[@Boomers4Zoomers]

And, join the opposition!

[@jim2498]

You do know that Republicans have gone to prison for what you have done

[@dbarker7794]

What resistance? Whining on yootoob ain't resistance.

[@sassysaint3096]

​@@jim2498 ????

[@MrMarinus18]

I think it's also important to talk to Europeans and explain the situation.

[@dianecotter1067]

Could listen to Robert's dulcet tones forever & he's the voice of reason & hard won wisdom. He's worth any number of Trumps, intellectually and in every other way. Respect, Robert.

[@davidwalker2942]

IF members of Congress follow their oath to the Constitution, they will insist on holding the vote required per the 14th Amendment, Section 3. Otherwise their names will live in historical infamy. Alternatively, electors could act in accordance with their legal duty to withhold their votes for the candidate who is deemed 'not qualified' per the plain wording of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

[@mkerr8186]

I believe the electors have already certified their votes for their candidates in their own states on Dec 17. The VP opens all of the votes while in Congress on Jan 6. Not sure if they're allowed to vote again or change/cancel their votes. I think that's why Pence couldn't change anything on Jan 6, 2021. ????

[@davidwalker2942]

@@mkerr8186 Good question! I'm not aware of what rules the electors are required to follow, but I think they do have some freedom to act. Whether that frredom extends to the 'head' elector representing their state when bringing the count to DC would be interesting to know.

[@FrankButera]

Re: the electors and their duty. That's just what Trump tried in 2020 and you didn't like it I'll bet.

[@MicheleMiller-h9m]

😊 thx Heather, Michael, and Robert. Let us all go forward and fight the good fight. 💙

[@FilmFlam]

Garland is the reason DJT was never held accountable, in my opinion.

[@zacharybrand8145]

Machininema also played a role in that too!

[@gerardflynn7382]

The criminal justice system in the US is too slow.

[@cl8804]

jew love to see it

[@ผู้เฒ่า-ห7ท]

And Moscow Mitch.

[@zacharybrand8145]

@@gerardflynn7382 AND EXTREMELY FLAWED!!!!!!!!!

[@vortexgen1]

Merrick Garland is mostly to blame for the lack of prosecution of Trump.

[@missdollydawg2615]

No, McConnell...

[@valorisanders5484]

@@missdollydawg2615both share the blame

[@MajICReiki]

GARLAND: "BUTTTTT Precedent!" ☝️🥴 derp!

[@RefohLuap]

That was a huge failure. Laws are supposed to apply to everyone. Both Garland and McConnell are responsible for the massive failure of your country. And the continuation of your failing. To say nothing of the stupidity of your citizens, voting for a racist, fascist, thief and liar, wanna be dickhead dictator.

[@georgedyson9754]

Sad to say, the US justice system is totally impotent when it comes to holding rich and powerful people to account. There are just so many ways to delay legal processes that delayed justice become denied justice. The whole system needs to be evaluated and modified to make an effective, speedy and precise system devoid of any involvement of politicians and partisans and a strong system of ethical and moral rules.

[@rd264]

it all just needs to be jiggered and tweaked and massaged

[@DoreenWeed]

At 61 I'm glad that I have more time behind me than ahead! It breaks my heart to see what has happened to our great nation and how many people don't understand that 😢

[@claremorley9845]

I admire your positivity and your relentless pursuit of educating the masses. 😊💙 I struggle to feel positive about the future of the USA 🇺🇸 💙😪

[@MsLynnabelle]

I am a Jones Boomer who came to adulthood during the oil embargo and Volker's interest rate hikes. What worries me more than anything else are the number of young people who are going to grow up thinking this Trump/Musk kind of behavior is normal for our political system. They will have eight years total of this crap, plus all the baloney that went on during Biden's actual presidency. They will not know that name calling used to be taboo. Threats weren't tolerated. Even if you disagreed, you still worked together. I am so sad for the generations to come.

[@Chet_Brinkley]

Thank's Bob for all your insight and inspiration . I have admired your brain and steady hand in giving me information and specifically how to digest it , how one thing effects other things, and so on Thanks !

[@Grenadier_]

the dark clouds are getting darker and the waves are getting rougher, but as it has been said, "I am taking comfort knowing we are all going into this 2025 s#!^ storm together" Great to see you lot & a happy 1st of many coffee klatches of this new year

[@chevyvanngoghandfriends]

@@Grenadier_ funny..calm n sunny where I’m sitting

[@cindytripp]

Exactly, not just a show, now it's a full blown storm.

[@rd264]

the wind is rising and the twees are bend'ng

[@chevyvanngoghandfriends]

@ tays in da wind

[@hallanden9840]

Thank you! You guys do such a service to America. I only hope you, James Carville, The Bulwark, Bill Clinton and others can steer the Dems toward a winning strategy.

[@Rostam-01]

H1B gives corporates & their billionaire owners access to cheap captured labor and provide unchecked competition for American labor and future to be labor. What incentive would corporates have to develop American labor when free of $$ to them they can bring in any labor from anywhere?

[@ywtcc]

So close the gap with H1B taxes, and use that tax revenue to invest in American education. It's social arbitrage - leaching from other countries' education systems. Which is why it makes sense to investors and the government. You have problems with where H1Bs end up on the social ladder, but you're not admitting America gets something for free from another country in the deal.

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Exactly

[@Syl-Vee]

Exactly. And what incentive do they have to develop a skilled and well educated work force here in the U.S.? By giving corporations such political power, we have been cutting our own throats for decades.

[@CJBroonie]

There’s no such thing as H1B taxes and the labor is absolutely NOT free. Fees are paid to other companies who supply the labor, plain and simple. The trouble is Congress keeps expanding the number of these visas under pressure from major tech companies and other businesses that are benefitting from outsourcing to IT companies. The GOP drove this in the early 2000s and they haven’t stopped since. If Trump is serious about America first, this is what should be stopped right away. But we know how serious the GOP really is ….

[@JMyoutube1]

Noooooo! We need these workers to do the work Americans won't do. We need to allow everyone into America.

[@anthonyrichards9512]

...I'm a boomer!! Thanks Coffee Klatch for another great show/discussion....✌

[@ethelynsmyley7381]

You keep us informed, backed by historical knowledge- thank you for that honesty! Keeping hope alive! 🫡🤞🏽

[@EponaPat]

By LAW Trump, an adjudicated insurrectionist, cannot hold office! Please do a program on this.

[@FrankButera]

HAS TRUMP BEEN CONVICTED OF INCITING INSURRECTION? The House of Representatives in Trump's second impeachment charged him with inciting an insurrection on Jan. 6, but Senate Republicans narrowly sustained enough votes to acquit him. He is now awaiting trial on four criminal indictments, including two related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat, which he falsely claims was the result of fraud. Trump has not been charged with insurrection or rebellion. Some legal experts say efforts to disqualify Trump could set a troubling precedent that would empower state election officials to unilaterally disqualify candidates based on their own interpretations of "insurrection or rebellion."

[@RonnieMinh]

Eagerly anticipate your program every week.

[@nadineseemann3428]

Not an easy time but thankful that you three will be here to help us through. (From a boomer with millennials, x's & z's children and alpha and beta grands.)

[@Fortunapage839]

So sickening January 6.

[@ericadelgado6790]

Happy Saturday everyone! Thanks for a great Coffee Klatch! ☕️

[@FilmFlam]

Elon's ability to surveil - that's scary. Hello, police state. By an unelected "citizen".

[@flatpicker5663]

I agree, but we've been living in a police state for a long time already.

[@adamarket]

I appreciate you Robert (et al).

[@oystercatcher943]

You always make for feel better after listening. Such warmness and kindness in you all. And you make me feel younger too as I often feel old at age 52

[@mexxmerlin6014]

The current status of the US is a total disaster. The people are as desperate as we Germans have been in the 30s. Oligarchy, and then a false saviour comes along. Dangerous times and extremely scary.

[@mybrainisshortcake]

We are relying on their ineptitude to save us.

[@paulrizza1457]

That is wishing for a miracle

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

It'll shield us somewhat

[@thenellierose]

@@BlackangelKatakuri It depends on who "us" is, I think.

[@TheSeptemberRose]

So, how many people will have to die before people wake up?

[@salutationsearthling9031]

Can the Democrats in the House vote to disqualify Trump in 2026 if they become the majority? Why aren't more people talking about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment? This is insane. It's like we're watching the boat (the boat being our democracy and our freedoms) sinking and not talking or doing anything about it.

[@cheekboy7247]

Why is it like a boat sinking?

[@rustyreturns9754]

No jail time? Really? Should we call him Teflon Don?

[@JMyoutube1]

You can call him, Daddy 👨!

[@siswohlslagel8919]

I call him the orange buffoon 🍊 😊

[@yvonneforche2126]

That's what I've been calling him all along Teflon Don among other things lol

[@mattsmelley5569]

Teflon Don was reserved for John Gotti. Heyyyyyy, Gotti is dead🤔

[@marilynmarlowe3061]

👀👿🤬😤 He's a yt boy Above the LAW ‼️ 15:58

[@EricSmith-wt2qu]

This is more than a blemish on our history. We can't walk this back. The question is how and under what blueprint we build our new Republic.

[@patrarus6097]

Thank you for an excellent and comprehensive video today. Including Michael is a great idea!

[@Ben-ru9ju]

Michael is a lovely addition to the klatch.

[@RuthmarieHicks]

Between Robert Reich, Heather Cox Richardson, and Timothy Snyder - I feel much less in the wilderness with the nightmare that is before us. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@ProctorsGamble]

Two weeks before things get really bad unless something major happens 🤔

[@annareal_af]

Major

[@FernPurington]

what about the colorado court confirming trump as an insurrectionist, disqualifies him from office

[@patricias2144]

The Supreme Court stopped that. But maybe they will be forced to take a 2nd look.

[@deborahrivera6064]

@@patricias2144 they had to payback the guy that got them in. That does not mean it was a correct decision or interpretation

[@player627]

All nine scotus justices agreed that state courts cannot do what the Colorado court did.

[@kristinchristopherson4878]

Thank you for your work.

[@KarenMargaretSchmidler]

Wonderful to see you all thank you. Great conversation!

[@danko6yg411]

Robert, you’re on fire 🔥 today! All, I can say is keep it up! Thanks so much for sharing your voice ! 😊

[@karenb2149]

Happy New Year! My husband lost his job yesterday due to the anticipation of trump tariffs. 2025 sucks already.

[@VickiDeboer]

That's terrible. I am so sorry for your situation

[@robynwells8249]

That’s horrible and just really stinks.

[@JMyoutube1]

Your husband lost his job because of bidenomics.

[@TheSapphireSprit]

I’m so sorry. I sure hope things get better for you and your family!

[@mvujnovi1]

@@JMyoutube1Biden created one of the best job markets that ever existed in this country. Go check your facts before you spread misinformation on Internet.

[@rhondah1587]

First president I remember was Eisenhower and the first presidential candidate I was old enough to vote for was George McGovern. Always voted for the Democratic candidate. I saw through the Republican agenda from way back.

[@CJBroonie]

Thank you, Secy Reich, for finally illuminating the huge problem with the H1B visa. It still bothers me to see the GOP talk about restrictions on immigration without ever mentioning the manipulation of H1Bs by major corporations in the U.S. I’m looking at you, Microsoft.

[@annetteroennow9694]

include Silicon Valley - full of Chinese and Indian H-1B visa workers. Even though I do not trust AI maybe it will eventually take over their jobs.

[@alexcitron5159]

Hello, Dr. Reich, I appreciate your sensitive coverage of our political landscape. You are thorough and alse very entertaining! Though you don't make reference to it, you are a true son if Israel

[@tracycrawford8924]

Love the coffee klatch...thank you for doing these and love the new drawing!

[@georgedyson9754]

So is money or morality more important to politicians these days? Clearly I am thinking money is the more important.

[@denaseright3579]

100 % money

[@EagleHeart8]

Happy New Year, Robert, Heather, & Michael. 🎉 💙💙💙💙💙

[@davidhogan5133]

Keep it coming. We need you ✌️😊👍

[@SylviaFarnsworth]

Happy new year. Good to see all three of you together. Please keep this content coming. May this new year bring blessings to you and yours.

[@diemman70]

Thank you for these informal discussions as I enjoy listening to them with my coffee on a Saturday morning! Please keep them going as the next four years is going to be hell.

[@sharimeyers292]

Thank you! Love hearing these discussions.

[@FilmFlam]

Right now the cracks in their armor is the sunlight peeking in.

[@danko6yg411]

Thanks for another great coffee klatch all 😊😊!

[@susangreene6449]

We MUST NOT SWEAR HIM IN OR IT'S CURTAINS FOR OUR DEMOCRACY. We MUST NOT CERTIFY ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES. United we STAND divided we fall. 🇺🇸⚖💙🗽

[@FrankButera]

That's exactly what you accused Trump of trying to do in 2020.

[@foxdogwest6614]

SOOOO glad you are on today!!! Thank you!

[@melanieking724]

14th amendment,article 3. He's not qualified. 💙😡💙

[@FrankButera]

HAS TRUMP BEEN CONVICTED OF INCITING INSURRECTION? The House of Representatives in Trump's second impeachment charged him with inciting an insurrection on Jan. 6, but Senate Republicans narrowly sustained enough votes to acquit him. He is now awaiting trial on four criminal indictments, including two related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat, which he falsely claims was the result of fraud. Trump has not been charged with insurrection or rebellion. Some legal experts say efforts to disqualify Trump could set a troubling precedent that would empower state election officials to unilaterally disqualify candidates based on their own interpretations of "insurrection or rebellion."

[@mcjordan76]

thank you so much for this... it is indeed dreadful, but optimist that I am I hope we will survive... a lot to say for someone who has been here for 400 years...

[@rosieE121]

78 here. I can remember seeing Harry Truman on TV. It was a big deal to the adults. They all ran to the TV saying "That’s the President". I gathered that he was top guy in the country.

[@M01eFANatic79]

Thank you, Robert, for staying strong against these fascists and corporate monsters. I love your work. The first video I saw was your one made after Trump's win. Thank you for providing me with hope in these dire times.

[@strangehermitage2299]

Maybe mandatory voting and banning political donations would help avoid the shit-show that is the Ununited SoA.

[@TheSapphireSprit]

What enforcement actions could we use? That sounds almost as dystopian as what we’re about to experience.

[@jenjohnson3178]

Other countries have mandatory voting and a national holiday.

[@cindytripp]

​@@jenjohnson3178and Australia has a 42 day election cycle, up from 35 days starting in 2016.

[@rd264]

maybe requiring all federal employees as well as Congress and Judicial and Exec Branch employees like the Sec Def or DOJ AG to divest all stock options and other holdings before starting work?

[@TheEvie202]

H1B1 all boils down to education being underfunded! Education matters! Why can’t companies like IBM educate from within, instead of getting experts from Brazil? I’ve had students, in Greenwich, Ct here for 2 years because dad was working in the USA for 2years. This was 20 years ago not a new phenomenon.

[@williamstocker8161]

What can we do about these things Robert?

[@rd264]

well we can refuse to pay our taxes and demand return to the gold standard and Prof Reich should invite Judge Napolitano to the Coffee Klatch to explain the law.

[@joicain318]

Your channel is a great source of history and accuracy! We need more written screens so I can share the information on social media.

[@vmacart]

what is the CIA and FBI doing? how can eloon have the access he has?

[@CarlGerhardt1]

They are both worthless, like most of the federal gov't.

[@paulagrimes5866]

My husband worked for General Dynamics as an electrical engineer. He was a senior engineer. In 2012 General Dynamics got a whole group of senior engineers and put them on a program and then killed the program and let all these senor engineers go then replaced them with H-1B and beginning engineers which they could pay so much less.

[@robynwells8249]

Yep, a glorified indentured servant hood.

[@valeriemoore2080]

Exactly. That's why these programs are preferable for these corporate titans. It's cheaper for them.

[@moxiepooties6363]

wE STILL can HOLD HIM ACCOUNTABLE! section 3 Amendment 14!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He should NOT be sworn in!

[@GertyK-r5e]

🙏

[@FrankButera]

HAS TRUMP BEEN CONVICTED OF INCITING INSURRECTION? The House of Representatives in Trump's second impeachment charged him with inciting an insurrection on Jan. 6, but Senate Republicans narrowly sustained enough votes to acquit him. He is now awaiting trial on four criminal indictments, including two related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat, which he falsely claims was the result of fraud. Trump has not been charged with insurrection or rebellion. Some legal experts say efforts to disqualify Trump could set a troubling precedent that would empower state election officials to unilaterally disqualify candidates based on their own interpretations of "insurrection or rebellion."

[@carlweis6707]

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