Who is working for who? 

Extreme Instability and a National Security Issue | Explainer In which I try to answer your questions about modern politics…. From Politics Chat, October 22, 2026 The live streamed version is available here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Msuox8lKiH0?si=XgS3yTVnp43mJDTs Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe 250 to 250 | Follow Along https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2dS6uX1RkUzLppeUrqtvApwnR6whO7I_ You can also …

The most expensive election 

The Midterm Walls Close In on Trump | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich Is Elon Musk buying the midterms? Do “the markets” actually hate democracy? And what the hell was Vivek Ramaswamy thinking with that ad? We’re in the midterm home-stretch. Let’s unpack the week’s biggest questions on today’s Coffee Klatch. Sign up to …

Medicare advantage subscribers are scrambling

Medicare Advantage cuts leave millions scrambling to find coverage Health care costs are climbing, putting new pressure on millions of Americans and raising questions about the coverage they can afford. The challenges extend to Medicare Advantage. In some parts of the country, insurers are pulling out of markets or eliminating plans that many rely on.