# Robert Reich on The No Agenda Show Robert Reich comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2009 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** May 2009 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Administrative State](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/administrative-state.md), [Agent Provocateurs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agent-provocateurs.md), [Berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md), [Bernie Sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breitbart.md), [Budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), [Bump Stocks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bump-stocks.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### CIA Election Management, Bernie Sanders Influence - **Episode:** [1883: Orgy of Socialism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-05 - **Time:** 1:03:12–1:08:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1883-orgy-of-socialism/chapter/cia-election-management-bernie-sanders-influence.md The hosts speculate that the rise of anti-Israel and socialist candidates may be an "intelligence operation" designed to get people to reveal their radical leanings. They discuss how Bernie Sanders and Robert Reich have successfully pushed the Democratic Party further left over several decades. The segment explores the potential for a coalition between young Marxist voters and Muslim groups, despite their differing long-term goals. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [genocide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genocide.md), [youth vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youth-vote.md) ### Supreme Court Attacks, Chevron Deference and Bump Stocks - **Episode:** [1670: The Meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-20 - **Time:** 2:36:41–2:45:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/supreme-court-attacks-chevron-deference-and-bump-stocks.md Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and other pundits are targeting Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito following the court's decision to overturn the bump stock ban. The hosts discuss the broader implications for the "Chevron deference," as the court moves to limit the power of federal administrative agencies to interpret statutes. Keywords: [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [clarence thomas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clarence-thomas.md), [samuel alito](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/samuel-alito.md), [bump stocks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bump-stocks.md), [chevron deference](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron-deference.md), [administrative state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/administrative-state.md) ### Regional Banking Contagion, Robert Reich Analysis - **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-12 - **Time:** 38:16–41:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/regional-banking-contagion-robert-reich-analysis.md Economist Robert Reich warns of potential contagion in the regional banking sector as public faith in smaller institutions wavers following the SVB collapse. The crisis may force Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to reconsider planned interest rate hikes in March to prevent further instability. Tech sector advocates are already calling for qualitative easing or a bailout, though critics argue this would only worsen domestic inflation for consumers. Keywords: [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), regional banks, [jerome powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-powell.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ### Mastodon Social Media, Federated Timeline Dynamics - **Episode:** [1521: Healthscare System](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-15 - **Time:** 1:25:37–1:28:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1521-healthscare-system/chapter/mastodon-social-media-federated-timeline-dynamics.md The migration of journalists and public figures to Mastodon has created a new landscape of "federated" social media instances. Some instances, such as mastodon.social, have reportedly blocked the No Agenda community, leading to accusations of ideological silos. Figures like Jeff Jarvis and Robert Reich are active on the platform, often boosting content that remains focused on political opposition to Donald Trump. Keywords: [mastodon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mastodon.md), [fediverse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fediverse.md), [jeff jarvis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-jarvis.md), [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md) ### Elizabeth Warren "Resistance School" Promotion - **Episode:** [1079: Expando-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-22 - **Time:** 2:28:53–2:31:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision/chapter/elizabeth-warren-resistance-school-promotion.md Senator Elizabeth Warren promotes "Resistance School," a free online training platform for political organizers. The curriculum, which includes courses by Robert Reich on "communicating across difference," is mocked for focusing on basic campaign tasks like door-knocking and phone-banking under the guise of "resistance." Keywords: [elizabeth warren](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elizabeth-warren.md), resistance school, [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), canvassing, [democrat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democrat.md) ### Robert Reich on Trade, Science of Economics - **Episode:** [1014: Rise of the Betas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas.md) - **Published:** 2018-03-08 - **Time:** 37:34–38:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1014-rise-of-the-betas/chapter/robert-reich-on-trade-science-of-economics.md Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich argued that trade is a "positive sum game" and should be treated as a fundamental "science" rather than a matter of opinion. He criticized Republicans for failing to stand up to President Trump's trade policies, comparing the situation to a "mad king" whose ministers refuse to intervene. Reich called for Congress to take back trade authority from the executive branch. Keywords: [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [trade policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-policy.md), [economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [republicans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republicans.md), mad king ### Robert Reich's Verbal Slip Regarding Budget Cuts - **Episode:** [913: Toxic Chat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat.md) - **Published:** 2017-03-19 - **Time:** 1:10:14–1:14:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/913-toxic-chat/chapter/robert-reich-s-verbal-slip-regarding-budget-cuts.md Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich criticized the Trump administration's proposed budget increases for the military and homeland security. During a commentary on the "unprecedented cuts" required to fund these increases, Reich suffered a notable verbal slip, accidentally using an obscenity. The hosts mock the error as a "butt slam" and an indication of Reich's internal frustration with the administration. Keywords: [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [budget](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/budget.md), [military spending](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-spending.md), [verbal slip](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/verbal-slip.md), [dimension b](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dimension-b.md) ### Robert Reich, UC Berkeley Riot Conspiracy Theories - **Episode:** [901: Men in Skirts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-05 - **Time:** 30:25–34:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/901-men-in-skirts/chapter/robert-reich-uc-berkeley-riot-conspiracy-theories.md Professor Robert Reich suggested on CNN that the violent riots at UC Berkeley, which canceled a Milo Yiannopoulos event, were orchestrated by right-wing agitators. Reich claimed the masked individuals were "paramilitary" outsiders intended to make the left look bad. These assertions are met with skepticism, noting the lack of evidence for right-wing involvement in the campus destruction. Keywords: [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [uc berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uc-berkeley.md), [milo yiannopoulos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/milo-yiannopoulos.md), [agent provocateurs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agent-provocateurs.md), [breitbart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breitbart.md) ### Robert Reich, Television Debate Staging, Height Wiki - **Episode:** [332: Bud Nip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip.md) - **Published:** 2011-08-21 - **Time:** 42:18–45:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/332-bud-nip/chapter/robert-reich-television-debate-staging-height-wiki.md Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich describes an incident where a television producer instructed him to be "angrier" during a debate to prevent channel surfing. The hosts discuss the staged nature of cable news, noting that guests are often pre-screened for extreme positions to ensure entertainment value. They also jokingly advocate for adding Reich's physical height to his Wikipedia page. Keywords: [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [university of california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/university-of-california.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [ifb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ifb.md), media entertainment, [height](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/height.md) ### Reserve Currency Risks, Robert Reich, Campaign Finance - **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-30 - **Time:** 1:41:13–1:43:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/reserve-currency-risks-robert-reich-campaign-finance.md The hosts discuss the dangers of challenging the dollar's status as the reserve currency. They introduce clips from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who argues that campaign finance reform is the only way to curb corporate influence in American politics. Keywords: [reserve currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reserve-currency.md), [robert reich](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-reich.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [corporations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporations.md), [berkeley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/berkeley.md) ### The Petite Male Phenomenon and Novelty Relationships - **Episode:** [100: A Squirrel Walks Into A Bar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar.md) - **Published:** 2009-05-31 - **Time:** 49:45–52:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/100-a-squirrel-walks-into-a-bar/chapter/the-petite-male-phenomenon-and-novelty-relationships.md A discussion on "petite males" references figures like Robert Reich and Nicolas Sarkozy, questioning why small-statured men are often successful with women. 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