Robert Reich
Region: US
Tuesday 25 August 2026 13:01:19 GMT
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cbScruffy :
nationalize electric companies. basic utilities should not be for profit
2026-08-25 13:58:07
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Chris :
energy should be public
2026-08-25 13:30:33
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Punch 🐒 Drunk Love :
WHY are the antitrust laws kicking in here????
2026-08-26 23:31:41
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PaDe :
And MAGA will complain, but won’t acknowledge that they voted for it
2026-08-25 13:14:09
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Jess :
So what do we do about it? Turn the lights off and keep everything unplugged?
2026-08-26 23:21:45
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Sean :
we can't just cap profits. we just need to nationalize it/socialize it like any sane person would.
2026-08-25 13:50:04
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Disruption Navigator :
Isn't this why we have antitrust laws?
2026-08-26 12:29:01
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SquirrellyAaron :
We need an IRS-like agency for every industry that is allowed a legal monopoly. Their profit rates need to be regulated, and audits of their expenditures need to be conducted every year. I know for example that Xcel spends millions on equipment rentals every year because the equipment rental fees are tax deductible, and thus owning and maintaining equipment is less profitable than renting tons of equipment instead. Also, because it’s tax deductible, rental companies with contracts with Xcel typically charge double or triple normal prices, because like with military contracts, the customer LIKES paying more, because there’s actual benefits for them if they overpay with taxpayer dollars.
2026-08-26 18:06:08
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Craig Steiner :
True! Wake the fuck up America.
2026-08-25 13:06:35
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Brad Hansen :
Those $22 million salaries are ridiculous. It’s not like generating electricity is some cutting edge technology. All they need to do is literally keep the lights on. And weigh potential benefits from slightly newer technologies like wind and solar.
2026-08-25 16:15:52
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Will Nunes :
but how do we convince the less aware old people that this socialistic plan / policy on these monopolies is good for everyone and not a ploy for communism to reign supreme !?! 😳
2026-08-25 14:29:20
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Richard :
The United States is literally a cartoon villain masquerading as a society
2026-08-25 17:13:29
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Diane Anderson Mom of 3 :
@Diane Anderson Mom of 3: the electric in my one bedroom apt went from $68 per month to $165 per month and i havent changed a fucking thing!
2026-08-25 13:19:28
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chocolatebabkah :
all this money is going back to shareholders and top executives while they continually fail to maintain & upgrade their own systems
2026-08-25 15:39:14
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Julie Sirhall :
Canada is getting ready to shut off the electricity to Northeastern United States. I hope they have lots of batteries.
2026-08-25 13:11:28
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jaxon :
is that why my bill was $800 electricity should be nationalized not for profit just like healthcare bc insurance is a scam
2026-08-25 16:48:53
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Pat'scats🇺🇸🆘️🇺🇦 :
Say it with me; Citizens United.
2026-08-25 16:53:44
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maryb_theturtle2.0 :
your timing on this video couldn't be more perfect with what is going on in NW Indiana right now with our utility company Nipsco which the parent company Nisource has its on PAC!!
2026-08-25 13:43:29
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changling1955 :
Off subject; Can you explain about the possibility of a disturbance during the midterms that could prevent our right to vote in future videos?
2026-08-25 18:15:22
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Paige Reiring :
WV has some of the highest electricity rates in the country despite having some of the poorest populations. That’s why my campaign is fighting for a truly public option that puts power back in the hands of the people. ❤️thank you for being such an inspiration, Mr. Reich!
2026-08-25 13:43:46
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lazyoctopuzz :
Humans are so corrupt
2026-08-25 13:09:34
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kenny_256 :
🥰 those executives are being paid at $200 per minute, $12,000 per hour why so much?
2026-08-25 14:40:37
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SirKaspi :
Everything that has been privatized has been hurt citizens
2026-08-25 17:12:41
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Grant Taylor :
And this is why more and more people are going solar or wind with connected batteries to go OFF GRID!!
2026-08-25 14:25:08
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Environmental Action :
A lot of Indiana's utilities are government-granted monopolies, I'm not sure they've ever voted down a rate increase. And Gary is still without power two weeks after a storm.
2026-08-25 13:24:18
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