Friends,Trump’s economy is going down what he describes as a “sh*thole.” Job growth has stalled and prices continue to rise. The problem is it’s not just Trump’s economy; it’s also our economy. Today, Heather and I try to give some context to the bad economic news — looking at what it means politically, who is suffering most, and how it can possibly be turned around. Along the way, we talk about the extraordinary push-back by the federal courts and the hopes for the Democrats, and we venture into larger themes such as the centrality of science and truth in a democracy. Please pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and join our conversation. Oh, and don’t forget to buy my new book, Coming Up Short (you can support local bookstores by ordering it at <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/coming-up-short-a-memoir-of-america-robert-b-reich/22044757?ean=9780593803288&#38;next=t">bookshop.org</a>), and see Heather and Elliot Kirschner’s new movie about my last class, The Last Class (to find a theater near you, click <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thelastclassfilm.com/where-to-watch">here</a>). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://robertreich.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">robertreich.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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