Robert B. Reich is an American politician, academic, writer, and political commentator who has served in three national administrations, most recently as the 22nd Secretary of Labor. He also served on President-Elect Obama’s transition advisory board. He is currently a professor of public policy at the Goldman School for Public Policy at the University of California – Berkeley.

In this short video, Reich clearly explains what the public option is and why it’s central to healthcare reform.

Posted by Adrienne on September 15, 2009 at 1:54 pm.