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Robert Reich's 'The Last Class' Tackles Wealth Inequality

10/16/2025

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Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and Berkeley professor, discusses his career and The Last Class.
The Last Class has grossed $700,000 and examines wealth inequality and bullying.
Reich cites Elon Musk's media influence to illustrate the widening gap.
He critiques Trump's authoritarian approach to academia and warns against compromising academic freedom.
The documentary resonates on education and democracy, with a special screening on October 22.

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Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and Berkeley professor, discusses his career and The Last Class.
The Last Class has grossed $700,000 and examines wealth inequality and bullying.
Reich cites Elon Musk's media influence to illustrate the widening gap.
He critiques Trump's authoritarian approach to academia and warns against compromising academic freedom.
The documentary resonates on education and democracy, with a special screening on October 22.