The Resistance Report with Robert Reich

Back from our summer hiatus, we look at Donald Trump's rally in Phoenix, AZ, and what it means about the future of this unhinged sociopath who is called the president of the United States.

We talk about the link between Russian connection and everything else going on in the Trump administration. That is, Donald Trump's fundamental philosophy of business and politics: do whatever is necessary to win. This is what got him and his campaign into trouble with Russian operatives in what might even be called an act of treason. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

We look at the real danger of a divided America. In 1968, America was more divided on the issues, and in many ways it was a much more tragic and harrowing year than the times we are experiencing now. But the first 5 and half months under Trump have been more dangerous in a different way, because we're dealing with an America that consumes different media realities. In this episode, I also recommend some summer reading. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

We discuss where Democrats go from here. Should Democrats simply resist Trump and defend the Affordable Care Act, or should they be more visionary and form a platform that deals with widening inequality of income, wealth, and political power? You already know how I feel. I'm going to be making the case for being bolder and more visionary, and talk about the importance of fighting for Medicare for all. Yes, Democrats need to defend the ACA, but we can't stop there. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

We get into the reality of the Senate Republican Trumpcare bill and its consequences as revealed by the CBO report, as well as the bill being the largest redistribution in American history of income and wealth from the poor and middle class to the rich. And we look at the current political reality: The only thing standing between 22 million people losing their healthcare or not is the integrity of three Republican Senators. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

We look at political violence and nonviolence. We cover the shooting in Alexandria, VA, look at the reactions of Republicans who are saying that liberals and progressives are inciting violence, and talk about what we need to do to achieve genuine social change in America. Lastly, what the Senate Republicans are now considering in secrecy with regard to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

We talk about the lack curiosity in the Trump administration, and their eagerness to play down new information about the Russian interference today. We discuss Jeff Sessions, and how he was not only stonewalling congress but is, like his boss Donald Trump, completely incurious, unaware, uninformed about the Russian interference in the 2016 election. And finally, what it is that the Attorney General is interested in: prosecuting people for medical marijuana. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (http://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

Tonight we take a look at duty: duty to country and duty to the American public. Why is it that Trump's cabinet members are just being loyal and singing his praises like you'd expect in a two-bit dictatorship? Why is Trump's personal lawyer dictating policy in the White House when his only loyalty is to Donald Trump? --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

On tonight's episode, we talk about chaos in the White House: leaks galore, leaks coming out of the White House, and the prosecution of Reality Winner, with the lesson that if you leak information about Russia's help to Donald Trump winning the 2016 election, you will be targeted. We also look at the essence of national security: an educated citizenry. Lastly, we look at what Betsy DeVos said today on Capitol Hill. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

Tonight we take a serious look at Donald Trump's sanity. There is growing evidence that our president not only may be a sociopath, but he may be losing it in a serious way, which leads us to an examination of the 25th amendment. Then, your questions. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

Today I am deeply disappointed with Donald Trump's decision to leave the Paris Accords. We look at the practical implications of what this process will look like. But lets not dismiss the symbolic implications either, as we now join Syria and Nicaragua as the only countries in the entire world who refuse to participate in a cooperative approach to climate change. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

Trump's view of the world is a zero sum game, where he can only win when someone else loses. How does this show up in his inclination to withdraw the US from the Paris climate accord? And what does it mean for NATO, trade, and the environment? Plus your questions. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

Tonight's theme is Trump going down, and America coming back up. It's a pretty positive theme, and I don't want to get carried away with positive themes tonight, but undoubtedly there is reason, I think, to believe this is the beginning of the end for Donald Trump. We look at the effects Trump is having internationally, and we take a look at the successes of progressive candidates at the state and local level around the country. We also take inspiration from the acts, courage, and essential goodness of two men who are genuine American heroes. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.

Today our topic is hypocrisy. I know that can be applied to almost any day of the Trump era, but today in particular we're looking at Trump's White House and the position they're taking on Robert Muelller, Donald Trump in Europe and positions he is taking on what they owe the US, and Greg Gianforte's recent "run-in" with the media. --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher. Politics

Today I examine the congressional budget office's report, essentially dumping on Trumpcare. I also take a closer look at Trump's budget and discuss some insane things some of Trump's cabinet members are saying. And of course your questions. If you have any questions you want me to answer please email contact@inequalitymedia.org --- The Resistance Report is a production of Inequality Media (https://inequalitymedia.org), featuring Robert Reich and produced by Yael Bridge. Co-produced by Sasha Leitmann. Edited by Chris Lucas. Music by Nick Deysher.