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Robert Reich: When they talk of ‘personal liberties and free markets’ they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2025
When they talk of ‘personal liberties and free markets’ they mean their own liberties to become even richer and more powerful, as the rest of America slides into worse economic insecurity and fear.
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Robert Reich

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Reich claims billionaires' focus on liberties benefits them at the expense of the public.

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