American History for Truthdiggers: Bush 41—Struggling in Reagan’s Shadow
Jul 6, 2019 The senior Bush was held to one term in large part because of domestic problems generated by his predecessor's "voodoo economics."
Robert Reich: The Trump Economy Is Not What It Appears
Nov 1, 2018 Yes, the market is booming, but 84 percent of it is owned by the richest 10 percent. Most Americans are struggling to make ends meet.
Robert Reich Exposes One of the Right’s Favorite Cons
Sep 10, 2018 Deregulation is just another form of trickle-down economics in which the gains go to the top and the rest of us bear all the risk.
Trump’s War on Regulation Is Just Another Form of Trickle-Down Economics
Aug 14, 2018 The benefits go to the corporate executives and major investors, while the costs and risks land on the rest of us.
In America, Being Poor Can Cost a Fortune
Feb 5, 2018 The superrich won't acknowledge that lower-income earners are caught in an expensive, vicious cycle.Deep in Trump Country, His Base Remains Faithful
Dec 27, 2017 Whenever bad news registers in this part of Appalachia, the president isn't blamed—because the allegiance of those here is as much emotional as it is economic.Trump Defends Tax Plan, Predicts Economy Set ‘to Rock’
Dec 16, 2017 He suggests the plan, expected to pass in Congress in coming days, could lead to explosive growth. But many economists are doubtful, and critics warn of its effect on the U.S. debt.
Elizabeth Warren, Stephen Colbert on 2016 Primaries, Sexual Harassment (Video)
Nov 21, 2017 The Massachusetts senator discusses the hottest topics in American politics with the "Late Show" host.
Republican Tax Plan Is Failed Trickle-Down Economics (Video)
Oct 15, 2017 Don’t fall for supply-side, trickle-down nonsense. Lower taxes on the rich don’t generate growth and jobs.
Trump’s Trickle-Down Populism
Dec 4, 2016 The president-elect has shown no interest in changing rules that for more than three decades have imposed unrelenting pressure on American companies to cut their payrolls by shipping jobs abroad or replacing them with automated machinery.
