"Join renowned political economist and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich for a timely in-person conversation on the state of American democracy, featuring celebrated journalist Michael Lewis. Drawing from Reich's new memoir, Coming Up Short -a deeply personal reflection on his life and career-and Lewis's latest edited volume Who Is Government? , the discussion will explore the cultural, political, and economic forces that have brought our democratic institutions to a critical crossroads. Together, Reich and Lewis will examine not"
"He has served in three presidential administrations, Republican and Democrat, as Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton, and has written nineteen books, including The Work of Nations (translated into twenty-two languages) and the bestsellers Coming Up Short , , The Common Good , Saving Capitalism , and Locked in the Cabinet . His articles have appeared in The New Yorker , The Atlantic , The New York Times , The Washington Post , and The Wall Street Journal ."
"He is a columnist for and The Guardian , and writes a daily newsletter at robertreich.substack.com . He is co-creator of the award-winning film Inequality for All and the Netflix original Saving Capitalism , and featured in the hit documentary, The Last Class . He is co-founder of Inequality Media and lives in Berkeley. Michael Lewis is a journalist and bestselling author, known for his books on topics ranging from politics to Wall Street."
The material examines the state of American democracy, identifying cultural, political, and economic forces that have placed democratic institutions at a critical crossroads. Analysis highlights drivers such as growing inequality, institutional capture, weakened civic norms, and policy failures that erode representative capacity. Proposed remedies focus on structural reform, policy redesign, and civic renewal to create a government that better serves the populace. Emphasis on labor policy, public policy expertise, and communication strategies demonstrates the intersection of political economy and democratic resilience. Multidisciplinary perspectives underscore practical steps for strengthening institutions and restoring public trust.
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