Politics · 18 min
The Common Good
By Robert B. Reich
This episode reveals how the unseen social fabric of the common good quietly shapes our daily lives, and why its erosion diminishes us all.
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Politics
Duration
18 min
What it is about
Social fabric, collective responsibility, civic life, public trust
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a growing unease about the state of public life, or wondered why shared problems feel increasingly intractable, this will clarify the unseen forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Robert Reich, a former Secretary of Labor and a keen observer of economic and social trends, brings years of close work in public service and incisive analysis to illuminate the foundational principles of a thriving society.
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