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No, the "Endless Shrimp" deal isn't what drove Red Lobster into bankruptcy. Private equity did. I talked about this with NBC's @HallieJackson.

In this 1997 commencement speech, I offered a warning that America's growing economic divide would undermine the common good. If you're curious how that speech holds up 27 years later (or what I look like without a beard), watch this.

Friends, We decided to do another deep dive today — this one on Trumpism and fascism. With the election less than five months away, and Trump escalating his fascist rhetoric and signaling his intent to use federal troops to round up undocumented people inside the United States and put them in camps, we felt it important to show the close parallels between Trumpism and neo-fascism. Please pull up a chair, grab a cup, and, if so inclined please FOLLOW.

PSA: When the powerful say they want a “free market,“ what they actually mean is a market controlled by corporations, Wall Street, and the wealthy.

How on earth did corporations come to have more rights than you? Watch this.

Friends, We were tempted to talk about the Trump trial and verdict, and bask in the relief that our system of justice did what it should do to hold people accountable for breaking the law — no matter who they are. But you’ve probably heard everything there is to say about the trial by now. So we decided instead to do a deep dive into Trump politics and big money. It’s been reported that just 50 billionaire families have already contributed a whopping $600 million to the 2024 elections. Over two-thirds went to Trump, Trump-affiliated groups, and other Republican candidates. Heather and I thought it a good day to focus on dynastic wealth in America — what it is, how large it is, whether it’s hurting our democracy, and what to do about it. Please pull up a chair, grab a cup, and, if you’re so moved, Please Subscribe, Like & Comment.

We are told countless lies about economics. Enough. I’m launching a new 10-week series debunking economic myths. Here’s episode one:

It's official. Trump is a criminal. He's not an "accused criminal" or an "alleged criminal." He's a convict.

Trump will cut taxes for billionaires and stick you with the bill. Here are five things you need to know about Trumponomics.

This week, Trump's team will argue before the Supreme Court that he is above the law. It's a BS claim and he knows it, but until SCOTUS rules, the federal criminal conspiracy case against is on hold. He's trying to run out the clock so he can't be convicted before the election.

Rent is skyrocketing and home buying is out of reach for millions. One big reason why? Wall Street. Let me explain.

Friends, Today, in honor of Memorial Day, we take a deep dive into the common good versus its antithesis — Trumpism. We look at what’s happened to the common good, why Trumpism is attractive to so many these days, and how the common good can be resurrected. Please grab a cup, pull of a chair, and join the conversation.

Justice Samuel Alito flew not one, but two insurrectionist flags. If Alito does not recuse himself from cases involving Trump, Congress must impeach him. The public’s trust in the Supreme Court is at stake.

Nothing tells you how important unions are like corporations controlled by the richest men on earth suing to dismantle the government agency that protects the right to organize. Here’s what you need to know.

"What is Biden doing that's good? And what is it you tell people who are dissatisfied with him?" — Here's how I answered @alivelshi on @MSNBC

Justice Alito flying a pro-insurrection flag… Trump's lackeys attacking his trial... Billionaires behaving badly...

One of the key issues this election season will be the economy. Which party’s economic vision is actually better for working people? Watch and see.

There comes a time when America must stand up even to our closest allies when those allies are in the wrong. That time is now.

Airline ticketing fees. Concert fees. Bank overdraft fees. Fees for everything. Corporations call them “convenience fees” or “service fees.” Probably because they “conveniently” “serve” to pad their bottom lines, costing Americans at least $29 billion per year. It’s all a huge scam.

It used to be normal for the House of Representatives to expand. It wasn’t until 1929 that Congress arbitrarily capped the size of the House at 435 members. Back then, each House member represented roughly 200,000 people. Today, that number is 760,000. Expand the House.

Robert Reich explains what the Fed does and how it should prioritize jobs over hypothetical inflation. For more videos like these, be sure to subscribe.