The Hartmann Report

House Republicans have cheated the usual rules to take Mike Turner off his committee to punish him for supporting Ukraine. Will Trump and the GOP stand up to Putin, or is this a sign they are they under his control? Phil Ittner joins Thom live from Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dictators rise by weaponizing fear and dividing the people. Trump is following the playbook step by step; now, it’s just a matter of who he’ll target first…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How ancient Rome’s democratic collapse set the stage for America’s current crisis…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Trump in power and MAGA Republicans controlling Congress, how can progressives push for change? Senator Ron Wyden shares strategies for advancing a progressive future, even in the Trump era. Plus the Republicans who voted against preventing wildfires in California and Gavin Newsom exposes Musk lies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evil doesn’t negotiate—it devours: The perils of trusting Republicans with America’s future. The GOP isn’t interested in Democracy, and it’s time to wake up…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

News...Jack Smith's report, Hegseth confirmation, Musk buying TicTok, and judge in healthcare ceo killing case tied to big healthcare. The Grievance Machine: How Republicans Weaponize Fear to Win. There are so many lies and BS coming from Trump, Musk, et al that California had to launch a website to rebut them. Will it work?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Democrats must build their own outrage machine now: it’s time for a coordinated attack on Trump’s grievance empire…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's BFF- corrupted federal judge Aileen Cannon- has ordered Biden not to make public Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's report on Trump's many crimes, and his attempt to cheat the 2020 election. Should Biden use his newly minted presidential immunity to make the report public anyway?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A single memo launched a strategy to control media, courts, and public opinion, reshaping American democracy. To reclaim it, Democrats must build a powerful media and policy network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The GOP relies on lies, because what they are really selling is making the rich richer. This is why the right wing always opposes fact checking and even real news that deals in facts at all.Plus- Thom reads from "The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family" by David Cay Johnston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carter was the absolute antithesis of the ugliness of Donald Trump. Today we remember a great American president, a man of principle who made the world better by his many good works.Plus- Thom reads from "October Surprise" by Barbara Honegger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Russia approaches a million of their soldiers dead to turn the tide in Ukraine, can Putin escape Russia's war footing without crashing his economy?- or will he feel his only option is to keep cranking out the killing machine? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why the fossil fuel billionaires are more dangerous than any serial killer…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What can the Democrats do with their minority status in both the House and the Senate? Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan answers listener calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump has long admired dictators who weaponize civilian gangs to crush dissent. Will his next chapter involve unleashing his own militias to terrorize the American public?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Musk inspired by (and named after) Werner Von Brahn's science fiction dreams? Author and activist Jim Stewartson joins Thom for a deep dive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Zuckerberg’s changes at Meta signal a darker future for Democracy...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Trump brags he scared Zuckerberg into submission, his people want to attack the judges that dared prosecute his many crimes. And by the same fascist token, Trump talks pardoning the people who murdered police at the Capitol building on January 6th... Interesting times, indeed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While other nations offer universal benefits, we double down on serving billionaires’ interests…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Americans too dense to recognize that Trump is getting off away with multiple felony convictions and other crimes pretty much scot-free? Or do some people think the rich should get to do anything they desire?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is exactly the sort of environment which can turn normal people into monsters who then seize control and ultimately destroy nations from within…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump was spying on you! The DOJ Inspector General reveals shocking details about illegal spying on Congress under Trump’s DOJ. Bill Barr, Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell, and the chilling risks to democracy are all part of this explosive story. How deep does the corruption go? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ranked Choice Voting didn't just lose in the 2024 elections; people paid to kill it; people paid to make you think Ranked Choice Voting was a hassle. Will we see an end to the corrupting influence of money in government? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump is threatening to bring back one of his most hated policies. Separating children from their families.. Jacob Soboroff joins Thom Hartmann to discuss a frightening documentary that looks back at Trump's family separation policy so we can know what to expect from Trump this time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A large majority of Americans are telling pollsters everyone should have access to health care. And yet medical treatment is ever more expensive and limited. Can we bounce back or will corporate psychopathy prevail?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nature and economics share some fascinating patterns, one of which explains why Donald Trump is about to become president and how the morbidly rich have appropriated over $50 trillion from working class people since the 1980s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the rich, corporations, and even the media rush to kow-tow to Donald Trump, is the reality of fascism settling in right in front of us? How quickly and far will it go?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It seems that every time a Republican goes on one of the national political TV shows, he makes sure to get in the lie that Joe Biden opened the southern border wide open, or toss in a reference to Biden's open borders. It is, of course, a vicious lie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 6th was a rehearsal; they're now planning 2025. Coups quietly build to an explosive tipping point, then suddenly appear as a fait accompli…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As 2024 winds down, Thom Hartmann reports on significant news stories and trends that may have slipped out of view. Listeners call in to voice concern of the future of the free press and the 4th Estate after the inauguration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Republicans Fear Critical Thinking, Science, and Equality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As hope dwindles with the rapid approach of the Trump regime, Thom Hartmann analyzes news stories while a caller points to the Superman icon for hope. Missouri Republicans attempt to overturn voters on abortion access. Thom explains noblesse oblige and the commitment prior leaders adhered to with serving the good of their constituents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frances Moore Lappe joins Thom to share how we can eat better and save democracy and the planet by improving our diets. Lappe is an Activist / Author or co-author of over 20 books including Diet for a Small Planet (50th anniversary edition). Also electric plane startup Heart Aerospace races to decarbonise short-haul flights. Plus Norway taxes cow-farts to combat climate change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The spotlight is on giant health care companies and the way they deny care to those who need it. So how well will we cope if another pandemic unexpectedly hits us?Plus - Thom reads from "The Healing Power of Neurofeedback" by Stephen LarsenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The for-profit health insurance industry has attached itself to us like a giant, bloodsucking tick and "Scientific Racism" is part of the reason why.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Musk blocking a key spending bill is not Oligarchy, I do not know what is. Elon Musk raises alarms by endorsing what's known as 'German neo-Nazi party' Joe Biden says student debt cancellation is coming for pubic servants Scientific Breakthrough! Alert. Has the mystery of long Covid been solved? Is help on the way? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 A fascinating article in the New York Times this week by Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gives us the beginnings of an understanding of how and why social media is so destructive to society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann explores the Psychology of Fear with Dr. Justin Frank M.D., Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University Medical Center, and the co-director of the Metropolitan Center for Object Relations in New York for a deep dive Conversation with Great Minds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The GOP-caused fiscal disaster and government shutdown has been postponed until March, but in the meantime, House Republicans have laid out their vision for the future of America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Irwin Redlener founder of the Ukraine Children's Action Project explains how to help to support children in the country and those kids who have left for safer places, such as Poland. Veteran War correspondent Phil Ittner reveals how victims of war cling to celebrations during the holidays in Ukraine. Plus, What you Need to Know About Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Thom Hartmann talks with Michael Schaffer, Editorial Director-The New Republic. Also a new view of Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During these short, dark days let’s remember this ancient Christmas knowledge that illumination always follows darkness & that with love and compassion we will re-light our nations & lives...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will this Christmas hold the promise of light after dark? Today is Christmas Eve, a connection to some of the most ancient of all-known Northern European shamanic traditions. Like people living in the North for millennia, we continue to embrace them with regional, national, and religious tweaks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heidi Siegmund Cuda, AKA Bette Dangerous, has been keeping up with Russian propaganda operations- are we in a kind of hybrid war being waged by Russia to set us against each other and detach us from reality? Can they succeed in fatally weakening our nation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Using the Tea Party’s playbook to reclaim the Democratic Party and advance real progressive changeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How are Trump's appointees planning to dismantle the federal government so as to make the rich richer?Also- Do we care more when a CEO is shot and less when it's just a bunch of children? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrative Veterinarian specializing in both traditional & alternative care Dr. Marty Goldstein answers your difficult to solve questions about pet health and behavior.  In his years in practice, he worked with nearly a quarter million pets!!! He is the creator of Nature's Blend / Author, The Nature of Animal Healing — The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat / most recently, The Spirit of Animal Healing and movie The Dog Doc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apartheid Billionaire Elon Musk is planning on destroying social security. Can we stop the Department of Government Efficiency from dismantling social security? Alex Lawson, President of Social Security Works, joins Thom Hartmann to discuss what Trump and Musk are planning and what we can do to stop it and save social security. Plus, Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Phil Ittner reports from Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Oligarchy works to turn power over to billionaires and leave you behind…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump’s proven plan to crush opposition, corrupt government, and rewrite the rules in his and his billionaire buddies’ favor, government shutdown nears after Trump and Musk kill compromise. Plus National Progressive Town-hall Meeting with phone questions answered by U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.