Trump’s meltdown and Kamala’s upsurge | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich

On Thursday, Trump was supposed to have had a press conference on the economy. Instead, it turned into another one of his rambling, incoherent rants against Kamala. On Friday, Kamala pointed the way to a new economy. Trump continues to melt down; she continues to surge upward.

Today Heather and I compare Kamalanomics and its focus on corporate power with the garbage economics Trump is peddling — at least when he’s not attacking Kamala — including his bonkers idea to eliminate taxes on Social Security.

Please grab a cup, pull up a stool, and join us. Also, please take our poll.

[KOKAYI]

Tax the Rich to rebuild Social Security!

[gail]

As a 23 year old who is doing her best to become politically literate and understand the nuts and bolts of various policies and proposals, I would like to thank you two for helping to expand my understanding and broaden my horizons.

[NgaTaeOfficial]

My old dad used to say: Trickle-down economics is the rich pissing on the poor.

[j.kevvideoproductions.]

Paying taxes on Social Security is an investment in the future of our own children. It must be kept solvent in perpetuity.

[nigeljones]

This is all due to the Reagan deregulations. My late father, who was a staunch conservative, worked 40 + years in the Airline Industry and told me that deregulation would be the demise and he was spot on!

[heatherjay]

Well done Robert Reich! You’ve stuck with truth and decisive commentary throughout this tumultuous year, (and for a long time prior!) 
Thank you for your persistence in sharing your experience and knowledge.

[SimonBishop]

And the beauty of this new optimism is that it lifts people out of themselves, so that politics isn’t about who you are or what group you belong to, it becomes about what’s good for everyone.

[annefitz]

We MUST VOTE BLUE up and down the ballot! I’m 72 & still work a little BUT I depend on my social security benefits plus Medicare!

[outsider]

If a presidential candidate needs "handlers' as opposed to "advisers" that's about all you need to know.

[kitsmith]

Thank you for all the honest and common sense information that you provide and have provided for so many years ❤️👍🏽🙏🏽

[tanyacoad]

Robert and Heather, your intelligent, civil discussions are such a pleasure to listen to. A nice reminder that there are decent people in the world.

[mariannetracy]

I learn more in under 5 minutes listening to Mr. Reich on the Social Security issue today than I would for hours elsewhere. Great content and format.

[beverlyadams]

I’m 75 and live by myself. I love having coffee on Saturday with you two!🤗

[margaretbinns]

Such a cheerful and joyful debate after the trauma of the last few weeks .

[alienonion]

For the first time in decades I'm hopeful. And I'm voting.

[ivybrown]

It's great to wake up on a Saturday morning and feel very hopeful and positive about our country's future for a change!

[BlueBonnie]

Sick and tired of being sick and tired...
VOTE HARRIS & WALS...for the future!!!!

[stephenyang]

Prof. Reich is indeed a professor for the masses, his message should be heard country-wide.

[MichellePoirier-mx]

Excellent episode
Yes, HOPE 😊
💙 Harris 💙 and Walz 💙 2024💙
Thank you both very much
💙💙👍👍💙💙

[Ben-ruju]

It’s nice to see Robert glow with joy. 😊