LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, Robert Reich’s Substack is rated Left Biased due to its strong progressive editorial stance and consistent criticism of conservative economic and social policies. However, Reich’s commentary is generally supported by reputable evidence and transparent sourcing, earning a High rating for factual reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-7.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Robert Reich’s Substack is a political commentary newsletter authored by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich, an economist, professor at UC Berkeley, and co-founder of The American Prospect and Inequality Media. According to the About page, Reich created the publication to “arm readers with the truth” about inequality, authoritarianism, and social justice. Reich has served in multiple U.S. administrations and authored numerous books, including The System, Saving Capitalism, and his 2024 memoir, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America.
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Funded by / Ownership
The newsletter operates independently through paid Substack subscriptions. Reich also runs a related podcast and offers online lectures such as Welcome to My Class.
Analysis / Bias
Robert Reich’s Substack exhibits a consistent progressive and anti-authoritarian worldview. In his About page, Reich states that the goal of the newsletter is to “fight for democracy, social justice, and a sustainable planet,” aligning with progressive economic and social values.
His posts often target Republican policies, corporate greed, and systemic inequality. For instance, in Senate Dems: Don’t cave! And explain the big picture!, Reich criticizes GOP budget proposals as “the most anti-environment legislation ever passed” and urges Democrats to oppose Republican fiscal policy. In Office Hours: What was the REAL reason Trump met with more than 800 of America’s top military leaders this week?, Reich speculates about President Trump’s motives, describing the event as “unorthodox” and raising concerns about authoritarian tendencies.
He also covers broader social and academic themes. In The shameful legacy of systemic racism and inequality — Class 9, he features academic sources including The New York Times, Duke University’s Samuel DuBois Cook Center, and the Institute for Policy Studies, highlighting persistent racial wealth gaps and structural racism.
Overall, Reich’s writing is heavily opinionated and emotionally charged, emphasizing moral and democratic imperatives. His framing consistently favors the political left but is supported by credible data and research. His approach resembles that of a progressive editorialist rather than a neutral journalist.
Failed Fact Checks
- No major false claims have been documented by reputable fact-checkers. The only related instance involves a misattributed debate quote about COVID-19 later clarified by USA Today.
Overall, Robert Reich’s Substack is rated Left Biased due to its strong progressive editorial stance and consistent criticism of conservative economic and social policies. However, Reich’s commentary is generally supported by reputable evidence and transparent sourcing, earning a High rating for factual reporting. (D. Van Zandt 10/04/2025)
Source: https://robertreich.substack.com/
Last Updated on October 4, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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