Sep 20, 20 robert reichs new documentary is about the growing problem of income inequality in america. Robert reichs new documentary is about the growing problem of income inequality in america. These are some of the main questions addressed in inequality for all 20, a documentary by robert reich, the former secretary of labour in the bill clinton administration see the website for the documentary, and its resources page. We cannot have a growing middle class if almost all of the economic gains go to the top 1 percent. He serves as the writer and presenter of the majority of inequality media videos. Bill moyers is the president of the schumann center for media. Bill moyers has a wide ranging and lively chat with richard wolff, professor of economics emeritus at the university of massachusetts and author of many books including capitalism hits the fan. It also airs on public television stations across the country. Reichs thesis that a corrupted version of capitalism is to blame for todays massive levels of income and wealth inequality, rather than. Inequality for all by robert reich a look at how inequality affects us all, especially the 99%. Testimony before the joint economic committee, united states congress.
Bill moyers is a veteran journalist, broadcaster, and author. One of the real surprises of this documentary is the comments on the income disparity made by nick hanauer, a pillow company ceo who earns times the average american. Reich is a thinker on the topic of inequality, having spoken on the subject for nearly three decades. Opening in theaters across the country next week, the film aims to be a gamechanger in our national discussion of income inequality. Both our economy and the environment are in crisis. Inequality for all new documentary starring robert reich exposes the staggering inequality in the usa by bill moyers, jacob kornbluth. Inequality for all is a 20 documentary film directed by jacob kornbluth and narrated by american economist, author and professor robert reich.
These are some of the main questions addressed in inequality for all 20, a documentary by robert reich, the former secretary of labour in the bill clinton administration see the website for. Some inequality of income and wealth is inevitable, if not necessary. Harvey kaye and richard brookhiser on thomas paine. Aug, 20 robert bernard reich is an american politician, academic, and political commentator. Opening in theaters across the country next week, the. Sep 17, 2016 inequality for all is a documentary made by professor reich to enable us to understand in a very clear cut manner, the issues facing us today, the widening gap of inequality, why it is happening and what can we do to reverse it. Economic inequality is a threat to the very core of our democracy. Wolff is a fierce advocate of the need for policies for fairer wages for workers and argues why better pay is salutary not just for.
He has written 17 other books, including the best sellers aftershock,the work of nations, beyond outrage, and the common good. A range of scholars, artists, activists, scientists, philosophers and newsmakers bring context, insight and meaning to important topics. A welldone and enlightening documentary on income inequality in america featuring robert reich and his take on this deepening crisis. Paul krugman tells bill moyers that inherited wealth is. Robert reich was born on june 24, 1946 in scranton, pennsylvania, usa as robert bernard reich. Bill moyers speaks to jacob kornbluth, director of inequality for all, a new documentary film about how americas widening income gap is a threat not only to the viability of our workforce, but also to the foundations of our democracy.
Apr 22, 2014 inequality is what has turned washington into a protection racket for the 1 percent. Season 2 episode 37 54m 36s bill moyers talks with economic analyst robert reich about the new film inequality for all. Inequality medias videos robert reichs inequality media. Robert bernard reich is a scranton, pennsylvaniaborn american politician, political commentator, professor as well as an author best known for. Join american academic, writer, and political commentator robert reich, who has served in three presidential administrations, and awardwinning filmmaker jacob kornbluth as they discuss their new documentary inequality for all. Robert reich stars in the documentary inequality for all. The global economic meltdown and what to do about it. This week, the supreme court began its new term and justices heard arguments in mccutcheon v. It won the special jury award for achievement in filmmaking at sundance. Thomas pikettys monumental book capital in the twentyfirst century. Robert bernard reich is an american politician, academic, and political commentator. In this video, bill moyers talks with economic analyst robert reich about the new film inequality for all. But how can the economy safely reopen if companies dont have an incentive.
In inequality for all, robert reich, labor secretary under president bill clinton, explains americas economic woes. In an extended essay, bill shares examples of the striking extremes of wealth and poverty across the country, including a video report on californias silicon valley. I cannot emphasize the importance of all the books written by professor reich. Born on 24 june 1946, robert is also popular as a bestselling author. Robert reich, as he takes his book and his views to the heart of conservative. Inequality for all by robert reich robert reich, former labor secretary and friend of campaign for americas future, is the star of a new film inequality for all. Robert reich warns record income gap is undermining our democracy. Robert bernard reich is a scranton, pennsylvaniaborn american politician, political commentator, professor as well as an author best known for serving as the 22nd united states secretary of labor between 1993 and 1997. It is essentially an elaborate remix of lectures given by reich in his wealth and poverty class at uc. On public television, moyers, a master of the long interview, had the freedom to craft his own programs, including now with bill moyers, moyers on america, bill moyers journal, and, since 2011, moyers. Robert reich s new documentary is about the growing problem of income inequality in america. Robert reich in inequality for all 20 robert reich and jacob kornbluth. Unionized companies faced increasing competitive pressures to outsource. And if you give up on our democracy, you are ceding the entire system to the moneyed interests that would like nothing better than for all of us to grow cynical and give up.
In this web exclusive video, bill interviews the director of a new documentary film featuring former secretary of labor robert reich about how. The documentary inequality for all is inspired by the. America is also the only one of 22 advanced nations failing to give all workers. Robert reich, robert reich bill moyers inequality for all. Secretary of labor under bill clinton, narrates inequality for all. Robert reich, author, professor at the university of california, berkeley, official in three administrations, including united states secretary of labor under bill clinton, narrates inequality for all. A friendly warning to the powers that be by zac corrigan 30 october 20 directed by jacob kornbluth. But the bill is full of loopholes that trump can exploit to benefit himself and his hotels.
Vice chair klobuchar, chairman brady and members of the committee, my name is robert reich. The film features economic analyst and former clinton cabinet member robert. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Inequality for all new documentary starring robert reich exposes the staggering inequality in the usa by bill moyers, jacob kornbluth bill moyers september 17, 20, 9. He is a founding editor of the american prospect magazine, founder of inequality media, a member of the american academy of arts and sciences, and cocreator of the awardwinning documentaries inequality for. Robert reich, a former secretary of labor, discusses income inequality at the history colorado center on friday.
Reich is a former harvard university professor and the former maurice b. As a foremost economic thinker and a superb communicator, with a following of over one million on facebook and twitter, robert is ideally positioned to deliver our. Sep 23, 20 but youre about to see professor reich who teaches public policy at the university of california, berkeley, in a wholly new light. Robert reich bill moyers inequality for all uploaded by bsanandaatyahoodotcom globalcooperativeforumdotnet. I am currently chancellors professor of public policy at the goldman school of public policy at the. Inequality for all by robert reich flashcards quizlet.
The core principle is that we want an economy that works for. Reich is the chancellors professor of public policy at the university of california, berkeley and former secretary of labor under the clinton administration. If you stop being involved, if you basically give up, then youre giving up on our democracy. Robert reich, who served as secretary of labor in the clinton administration, tells bill moyers on the journal that the fight to shape health care reform is the biggest test to date for president. Hexter professor of social and economic policy at the heller school for social policy and management at. Robert reich tells bill moyers about inequality for all, a new documentary about our shrinking middle class and the growing problem of income inequality.
Wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few while the majority of americans struggle to get by. Sep 20, 20 bill moyers talks with economic analyst robert reich about the new film inequality for all. Reich, who time magazine called one of the best cabinet secretaries of the 20th century. Over the past three and a half decades he has become an icon of american journalism and is the author of many books, including bill moyers journal. In the film, reich makes a passionate argument on behalf of the middle class, and demonstrates how todays. Bill moyers with richard wolff on inequality, wage slavery. Reich talks about the ideas within the film and why he used this medium to communicate about income inequality in the united states. Review of robert reichs great inequality for all fabius. The case has been billed as the successor to the court. David suzuki tells bill moyers why its time to get. According to robert reich, bill clintons secretary of labor. Bill moyers talks with economic analyst robert reich about the new film inequality for all. He served as secretary of labor under president bill clinton from 1993 to 1997.
The series marks bill moyers return to television, and is taped at cuny tvs studios in midtown manhattan. Bill moyers and others from our team in conversation with writers, academics, activists and other big thinkers about the issues of vital concern to our democracy. In order to maintain his journalistic independence, moyers formed his own production company and raised all the funds for his many productions. The next economy and americas future, the film examines widening income inequality in the united states. Notably, robert is one of the most influential business. Jul 30, 2018 these are some of the main questions addressed in inequality for all 20, a documentary by robert reich, the former secretary of labour in the bill clinton administration see the website for. The climate crisis is worsening inequality, as those who are most economically vulnerable bear the brunt of flooding, fires and disruptions of supplies of food, water and power. In a similar fashion to an inconvenient truth 2006, the film is organized around a. Directed by jacob kornbluth, the film aims to be a gamechanger in our national discussion of income inequality. Other than bill moyers and a few journalists, there are not many who are passionate about ending the inequality nightmare. The conversation continues, moyers on democracy, and. Government protection racket for the 1 percent common. Opening in theaters across the country next week, the film aims to be a gamechanger in our national.
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