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    "parsed_content": "Playback speed1\u00d7SubtitlesEnglishShare postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:02\/49:33Transcript0:04SPEAKER 4 And it is the Saturday Coffee Coach with Heather Lofthouse and yours truly, Robert Reich. Heather. 0:10SPEAKER 3 Bob. 0:13SPEAKER 4 How are you? How are you faring? How are you doing? 0:15SPEAKER 3 It's been a long week, a lot of news, a lot of busyness, but I'm OK. How are you doing? 0:21SPEAKER 4 I'm OK. You know, somebody said to me this morning, well, Trump is leaving Minnesota, leaving Minneapolis. It seems like the Trump, the whole Trump thing is over. We can relax now. And I said, no, no, we can't relax. In fact, it's still in its early stages. 0:41SPEAKER 3 Who is that person? I want what they're having. 0:44SPEAKER 4 Well, I've been hearing this. You know, people are so desperate to just have it over with. And I can understand that. But we'll get to this. We'll get to that. What do you want to talk about today? 0:54SPEAKER 3 I want to talk about, I mean, what do I want to talk about? What are we going? I think we've got to rephrase the question. 787111Trump, Epstein, and America's Ruling Class | The Coffee Klatch for February 14, 2026With Heather Lofthouse and yours truly, Robert ReichRobert ReichFeb 14, 2026787111ShareTranscriptFriends,Happy Valentine\u2019s Day. Thanks for joining us. Today, Heather and I delve into the extremely un-Valentine-like world of Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, and America\u2019s ruling class. What do they have in common, and what does this tell us about America? Along the way we examine Pam Bondi\u2019s belligerence, Steve Bannon\u2019s complicity, and the Trump economy\u2019s woes. We\u2019ll also look into the real economy \u2014 you know, the one that most of us live in \u2014 and why so many Americans are feeling pinched and angry (and deserting Trump). And we\u2019ll look at the continuing calamity of ICE, Trump\u2019s (and Stephen Miller\u2019s and Kristi Noem\u2019s) war on Latinos, and the shutdown (starting this morning) of the Department of Homeland Security. Please pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and join the conversation.Share787 Likes\u2219111 RestacksDiscussion about this videoRestacksThe Coffee Klatch with Robert ReichFormer Labor Secretary Robert Reich exposes where power lies in our system \u2014 and how it's used and abused.Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich exposes where power lies in our system \u2014 and how it's used and abused.Listen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedEmail mobile setup linkAppears in episodeRobert ReichRecent EpisodesBad Bunny\u2019s Backlash Against Trump | The Coffee Klatch for Saturday, February 7, 2026Feb 7\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Robert ReichIn conversation with Julie Su, Deputy Mayor of New YorkFeb 6\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Robert Reich\u00a0and\u00a0Julie A. SuMaking Sense of Trump\u2019s Mess | The Coffee Klatch for January 31, 2026Jan 31\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Robert Reich\u00a0and\u00a0Heather LofthouseWhat a Week | The Coffee Klatch for January 24, 2026Jan 24\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Robert ReichTrump Gives America the Finger | The Coffee Klatch for Saturday, January 17, 2026Jan 17\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Robert ReichTrump\u2019s Deadly Forces | The Coffee Klatch for January 10, 2026Jan 10\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Robert ReichWhat Will Happen in 2026? The Coffee Klatch for Saturday, January 3, 2026Jan 3\u00a0\u2022\u00a0Robert Reich",
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