Who Is Robert Reich? Robert Bernard Reich (born June 24, 1946) is a renowned American economist, professor, author, and political commentator. Reich has served under U.S. presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton — where he was Secretary of Labor from 1993 to 1997. He also advised President Barack Obama during his economic transition. Reich … Continue reading Robert Reich: Economist, Thought Leader, and Advocate for Economic Justice