The Hartmann Report

After the electrifying Democratic National Convention, Thom Hartmann engages with local citizens in Illinois on the important questions of the looming national election. Daniel Squadron of The States Project explains how ordinary people can impact politics through strategic giving circles in targeted areas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In another round of fascinating and inspiring interviews, Thom connects with the Democratic Party activists making a difference. We visit with Benn Hogg from the gun-regulation group Leaders we Deserve, Ben Jealous of the Sierra Club, and Progressive leader Mark Pocan!Plus- Thom reads from 'Saving Yellowstone' by Megan Kate Nelson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a guest and issue packed episode today- Thom welcomes Mayor of Hartford and Obama alum Luke Bronin, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania, Former governor of Alabama Don Siegelman (and his son), Laura Packard from Americans for Contraception, as well as West Virginia Democratic party activist, candidate, and Thom show veteran Troy Miller! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats shine with humanity as Republicans wallow in hate…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artificial intelligence could change the results of the 2024 election. Thom and US Rep Don Beyers (VA) discuss Donald Trump's AI lie campaign and how forward thinking progressives are working on the regulation of artificial intelligence. Also Jane Kleeb, American political executive & activist, Ron Nirenberg, Honorable Mayor of San Antonio, TX, and Adam Hodge, former DNC Communication director share insights on the convention.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America needs a healthy conversation — a debate, even — about freedom. And Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have kicked it off…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s supported by more than half the Democrats in the Senate, along with independents Bernie Sanders and Angus King; not a single Republican had the courage or patriotism to sign onto it….See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom checks in with Democrats on the Convention floor- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut is fighting child poverty. Texas' Ronald Nirenberg is optimistic about the vote in Texas. And, Pat Murphy of Pennsylvania wants us to get smart on crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from Chicago- Can the party of love, common sense, and dignity rise above the Republican hate stoked by billionaires all these years? Plus Thom talks union with Lee Saunders- President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let’s hope the damage Republicans have done over the last four decades isn’t so severe that America can’t be brought back from the brink of chaos and desperation…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How GOP Policies are Forcing Women into Submission and Putting Lives at RiskSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democratic leaders Christina Polosi and Ambassador Katherine Tai join Thom live from the floor of the Democratic Convention in Chicago. Can we defeat the party that seems to think women are for breeding, not for leading?Plus- Thom reads from 'The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party' by John Nichols.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Kamala Harris is the new Democratic nominee, she is bringing in changes. Shifting the emphasis of the campaign away from danger and onto the opportunities that lay before Americans, a new enthusiasm is cascading across the country. Manipulative Republicans have worn out their ability to frighten Americans, while Harris and Walz are embracing inspiration to rally voters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald's dark triad personality was entertaining for a while, but now we're all sick of it. Meanwhile, Harris and Walz are igniting a wave of hope across the nation. And- what crazy stuff has come out about JD this week?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Andy Kroll has captured a trove of videos being used to ready Project 2025 recruits to take over the federal government should Donald Trump get elected. And David Pepper wants America to know that many of the goals of Project 2025 are already being tried out in Ohio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And now they are “pulling the ladder up” to make it harder for entrepreneurs and small business people to succeed in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Interview: Dean Obeidallah, host of the Dean Obeidallah show weekdays, contributor on The New Republic, columnist on CNN.com and his substack is The Dean's Report. Trump is laying the groundwork for another Jan 6 attack. Would-be Dictator ‘on Day One’, Donald Trump and his Vice Presidential pick JD Vance are mocking Tim Walz for his service record. Thom Hartmann and Dean Obeidallah discuss the real military record of Tim Walz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the election of 1980, Americans — most unknowingly — chose great wealth over democracy, oligarchy over a middle class, billionaires over working people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investigative Reporter Greg Palast is keeping an eye on the very-partisan officials in Georgia that appear ready to throw out the votes of Democratic-majority counties. Can this happen??- and will it be enough to elect Trump?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you catch Trump and Musk competing to be the most anti-union? America is tired of the FAILED anti-worker neoliberal BS. Will Kamala forge a way forward- finally- for all Americans?Plus, Thom reads from "The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy" by Christopher Leonard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your retirement security is hanging in the balance, threatened by Republicans who don't have your best interests at heart...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Republicans lose momentum, their failing and flailing strategies are getting really weird. Plus - Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Martin Goldstein takes listener questions on the health of our animal companions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mentally and emotionally we never stand still; we are always either moving toward something we want or moving away from something we fear...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Trump lying lawyer, Jenna Ellis has flipped in a deal that could land Trump and his top men in legal hot water in Arizona. Will the felon president ever see justice done?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans know most Americans don't like their policies, so all they have to run on are distraction and disenfranchising voters. Plus- How many more Progressive scalps will AIPAC's dark money millions claim? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mainstream media can't seem to fact check the wild lies of the Republicans- and yet, is the world just bored with Trump's tired song and dance?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Democrats survive the onslaught that’s coming and emerge victorious at the federal level, the first order of business next year must be to strip the cancer of dark money out of our body politic...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trumpies are trying to swift-boat the military record of Walz- but the lies aren't sticking. Also- Ukrainian troops crossed the border- we get the latest from our correspondent in Kiev.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They must go to court to take away your gun, but they can take away your vote without even informing you...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Interview: Greg Palast, Investigative reporter, author and film-maker. Trump, to Harris’ happy astonishment, is waking a voting dragon by provoking Asian Americans. Wisdom School Alert! How Honey Bees use voter-based democracy. 'Very big deal': Georgia OKs rules that could allow local officials to 'subvert' elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Walz is the antidote to the Fox “News” poison that is now so widely imitated across the rightwing ecosystem, embracing the hearts and minds of millions...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enlisted Army officer, teacher, governor of Minnesota- what do Thom's listeners from across the country think of Kamala's VP pick, Mr Tim Walz? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s not Bill Barr‘s first time playing cover-up for a Republican president who committed crimes that rise to the level of treason against America...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

White Christian nationalism has seized many of our churches and captured the hearts of our fellow Americans with fear of the other. Can we forge a new common society, or will Republicans succeed in dragging us into a Christian theocracy?Plus- Thom read from "Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism--and What Comes Next" by Bradley Onishi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The result was that science, culture, and human rights — and even the exploration of any religious doctrine not authorized by Church authorities — were frozen for a “dark” thousand years…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Pocan is watching AIPAC and other dark money groups flood local primaries to sink Progressives- is this democracy-or are elections turning into an auction?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Senate Republicans showed their true colors this week when they rejected renewal of child tax credits keeping millions out of poverty.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Biden brings Americans home from Russia, war correspondent Phil Ittner says the F16s are in the air above Kiev- can they turn the tide?   Also- it appears Trump got 10 million dollars in cash from the Egyptian dictator in 2016- are the hardliners lining up to get Donald back in office again?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He hasn’t grown or developed new routines; he’s just daily reliving his old hits, playing to a nostalgic and mostly elderly audience who fondly remember his glory days...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Palast wants to know why Republicans are afraid of our past! Also- Project 2025 isn't over, it's just the latest stage in the forever push by billionaires to avoid paying taxes or any other responsibility to the rest of us.Plus - Thom reads from his book 'The Last Hours of Humanity: Warming the World to Extinction'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you think it should be harder to take away your vote than your gun, double-check your voter registration (especially if you live in a Red state) and show up this fall!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republican politicians appear to be obsessed with what other people do in the bathroom, women's periods, and gay sex. Is somebody who goes on hare-brained all-caps rants at 3am the best choice to lead our nation? How is hating on the childfree somehow a plus on a VP's resume? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How long will it take us to reject this new McCarthy era that Trump, Vance, and their allies are hell-bent on inflicting on us?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Biden blew the whistle on the over-the-top excesses of the US Supreme Court. Even as they rewrite what is legal in America, are the justices themselves somehow above the law?Plus - Thom reads from his book 'The Hidden History of American Oligarchy'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The work of our day is to restore the idea of America — an egalitarian democratic republic — and then help it realize its full potential after all these many long years…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Pepper says statehouses are the front line in the billionaire-powered conservative takeover- and Kamala called him to say she agrees. Can the massive purges of likely Democratic voters be stopped?Plus- Thom reads from "The Dawn of Everything" by David Graeber and David Wengrow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the past forty-plus years, Republicans — just like dysfunctional HOAs — have been stealing from America’s future…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What sick and twisted lies power the insane obsession with abortion and women's rights? And why are right-wingers trying to paint Kamala as a 'Jezebel"?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heritage Foundation president, Kevin Roberts who created the authoritarian Project 2025 has been reported to have frequented Opus Dei headquarters in Washington DC. Texas police try to arrest a librarian for checking out a civil rights book! Is this the world we want to live in?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economy grows at 2.8 - Thanks Joe! Also war correspondent Phil Ittner reports on Ukraine and another Russian fell out of a window...how many now?  For the Book Club Thom reads How Women Can Have Better Sex Under Socialism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.