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Reich Urges Action on Rising U.S. Wealth Inequality

5/6/2025

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In a compelling interview on PBS News Hour, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich confronted the growing wealth disparities in the U.S., urging older generations to take responsibility for the inequities faced by younger ones. As wealth rises, so does inequality, he emphasized, sparking vital conversations at the Reframe Festival hosted by PBS.

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In a compelling interview on PBS News Hour, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich confronted the growing wealth disparities in the U.S., urging older generations to take responsibility for the inequities faced by younger ones. As wealth rises, so does inequality, he emphasized, sparking vital conversations at the Reframe Festival hosted by PBS.