The Hartmann Report

Is Tesla going the way of Pan Am? Is the once beloved brand being sabotaged by Elon Musk himself? Will Tesla survive a series of poor business decisions, gimmicks like the Cyber Truck and Elon Musk’s eccentric personality? Watch THIS space… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does a president need loyalty czars? And do you need the RNC to "handle" the 2024 prez ballots? Crazy Alert! Fox & Trump are arguing Trump is falling asleep because, "They're draining his brain and his body." Has anyone suggested to Trump he should sleep at night instead of mean tweeting? The German newspaper I used to read when I lived there just took down America’s so-called journalism. Republicans are in chaos while the Democrats are overperforming. SCOTUS is hearing another abortion case - what could possibly go wrong? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Jack Smith's odds for holding Trump accountable to "we the people" sinking? Climate change is dictating that we need a cat 6 for hurricanes just in time for the most active season on record. Not only do right-wingers have a plan to turn the fed over to Trump....but wait....there's more. Crazy Alert! Who else is disgusted that Trump's VP favorite is boasting that she shot her puppy to death - instead of training it or finding it another home? Does that show she is a tough decision maker or a heartless sociopath?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The simple reality is that conservatives throughout modern history have viewed democracy with a jaundiced eye, and the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees are no exception...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom shares and comments on historic oral arguments as SCOTUS considers Dirty Donald's presidential immunity case. Trump's fake elector crew is charged in Arizona - plus - Trump is an unindicted co-conspirator. Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Phil Ittner gives field update. Will the US aid be enough to save Ukraine? Also Russia just cyber attacked the US! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The problem for Republicans is that unions are “democracy in the workplace,” and the GOP hates democracy as a matter of principle...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will we elect Trump so he can drop rich people's taxes even more?..or will we finally turn our backs on the 'Horse and Sparrow' theory? Also- the fundamentals driving both inequality and homelessness in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's vision of fascism, supported by the neofascist ideologues behind Project 2025 and Project 47, is claiming the Democratic Party is so extreme it’s a threat and needs to done away with...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Trump filing shows Trump offered to pardon co-defendent "in 2024!" - even for lying to the FBI. Surprised?! Also Congressman Ro Khanna answers callers' question with a National Progressive Townhall. Wisdom School Alert! Is the Logic of our "Younger Culture" Harmful to our Planet? If we were to adopt the Older Culture view of all things having value and a sacred right to live on this planet, then the odds of our unwittingly taking planet-scorching actions plummet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our entire popular understanding of the cause of much crime — enough to “tipping point” a society into crisis — is usually wrong…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans in the south are pushing for legalizing child labor, expanding private schools for some, and to prosecute minors as adults- just for starters. will leaving the state for abortion also become an arrestable offense?   Plus- a fungus that attacks the brains of cicadas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Both homeless & inflation are the result of America allowing housing to become a commodity that can be traded & speculated in by financial markets & overseas investors...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Trump face stronger contempt charge for violating gag order while sitting in court? And - if Trump is jailed - will there be mass protests? And does anyone care? Why does the GOP want banks to "squeeze customers" with "junk fees?" Plus Ukraine may lose by the end of 2024 - will our Congress stand up to the Putin caucus or let down Democracy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Donald Trump trying to “fix” the jury so he can get away with his attempted overthrow of the United States government? Attorney, radio host and Contributor to The New Republic, Dean Obeidallah explains. Also why is the Supreme Court of the United States trying to help Donald Trump get off? Thom Hartmann explains the insane arguments Trump’s attorney is making.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're watching the perils of strongman rule around the world- why haven't we learned that it's the little guy who always gets squashed by these kinds of leaders? Plus- Dr Bandy Lee muses on the psychology of escaping the allure of violence. Are we already circling a WWIII death spiral?.. And, Phil Itner reports the latest on the war from Kiev, Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We should have known, but, still, the science is shocking: when conservatives run governments, suicides and homicides go up; when liberals run governments, suicides and homicides go down...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has real “climate change” begun? A new lawsuit could take away big oil’s power. Federal trial attorney specializing in First and 14th Amendment defense, Sabrina Haake joins Thom to explain. Hate Alert! Why is Tom Cotton suggesting protesters have their skin ripped off and thrown off the bridge?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hopefully, Israel will soon return to its democratic roots with new elections, Ukraine will get the aid it needs to repel Putin’s army & America will turn away from Trump’s authoritarian siren’s song…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump cannot win an election in a democracy, unless it’s bought.. right? Thom Hartmann and investigative journalist Greg Palast go over Donald Trump’s plan to stop Americans from voting through voter suppression in order to secure the White House one more time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time to declare the 43-year Reagan Revolution’s neoliberal experiment a failure, and outlaw or heavily tax the share buybacks that are one of its most visible markers…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Donald really thinks it's a nothingburger, he certainly isn't acting like it. Can voter suppression hand the 2024 Election to Trump? Also the neoliberal bullies have controlled the world long enough. We should seek to build societies in which aggression and dominance are not rewarded. Plus, the shady far right-wing threats to keep Biden off some state ballots.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And now we learn he apparently covered up Trump’s link to Russia (the Mueller Report) & his scheme to fix the 2016 election by shutting up Stormy Daniels, Karen MacDougal & the Trump Tower doorman…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom is joined by Jamal Abdi of the National Iranian American Council- what do both the Iranian mullahs and Israeli's Netanyahu have in common? Will they drag us all into a war as they hang on to power by the fingernails?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While it requires lawful due process — your day in court — to take away your gun, red state governors and secretaries of state can take away your vote without even telling you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zelensky is warning that Russian propaganda has penetrated US politics. We must fight for our democratic government, and call out leaders who simply don't believe in democracy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's Republican members of Congress lose all dignity sucking up to Putin-- while Ukraine's defenses wane against Russian aggression. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if preventing access to abortion is a violation of the sincere practice of some religions that actually require abortion in some circumstances? Also... Arizona Republicans are going to the mat for an 1800s law that prohibited abortion. Do they know the crazy that is behind the law they are supporting?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Autocrats & fascists, know the importance of media ownership (Hitler &Mussolini also took over radio & newspapers during their time). Why this simple lesson is lost on progressives is confounding...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In an act of revenge over his own indictments for criminal activity, Donald Trump is already scheming to exploit the Justice Department to pursue Joe Biden and his family with baseless prosecutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So, what is it? Is it that Republicans simply think having Americans in debt somehow works to their advantage? If so, how does that work?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden is fighting to cancel crushing student debt- why is the right dead-set against letting this happen? And, who are the secretive rich who are funding efforts to fight off universal basic income?Plus- the real effect of raising the wages of fast food workers.. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The real question at the core of the Ukraine conflict, is simple &straightforward: “What’s the best way for humans to govern themselves?”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are rural Republicans dense or just listening to too much right wing propaganda?.. Are Democrats really worse at messaging?.. Do some Republicans have a brain deficiency???Also- Trump's legal noose tightens...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If we fail to aid Ukraine and Russia succeeds in overwhelming that country, expect Putin to head to Moldova and Poland or the Baltic states next: his generals and his #2, Dmitry Medvedev have said so…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

News Mashup includes: Trump's $175M Bond deal scam, New Bird Flu is very troubling, how Ohio is trying to block Biden from the ballot and how the far-right is pressuring Netanyahu not to end the Gaza war. Did RFK Jr's campaign just weigh in for Trump? There were 12 mass shootings in America this past week - did you know? Crazy Alert! Rudy Giuliani says earthquakes are targeting "communist" states in America. Seriously? And how best to see the eclipse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the GOP’s cynical manipulation of religion, gender, and race enough to keep them voting to hurt themselves and enrich Republican fat-cats?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Saudis pumping up gas prices to Trumpian Guatemalan skulldugery to bribing Supreme Court Justices... Is there any scheme the very rich won't use to get their way?- a fascinating round of insights and speculation from Thom's callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will any of Trump's many legal cases land him in prison? Is his buddy Judge Cannon protecting him from prosecution for his espionage charge? Or will Trump use mob tactics to drag out his legal cases forever?Plus- Thom reads from 'Peril' by Bob Woodward.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would America be like if we had simply put into office the candidate for president who actually received the most votes? A movement to bypass the electoral college is gradually gaining strength- but will it be in place before the election? Plus- a simple choice that will reduce your chance of heart attack and stroke.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Replacing Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh would take the balance of the Court back to where it was in 1973, before Nixon decided to drive Fortas out with bogus charges. There may be a way...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How bad does Netanyahu's behavior have to be before the president will forcefully stand up to him?.. Also, Thom gets the latest on the war in Ukraine with war correspondent Phil Ittner. Is the Ukrainian army getting the shells it needs someway, somehow?Plus - Thom reads from "Perilous Medicine: The Struggle to Protect Health Care from the Violence of War" by Leonard Rubenstein.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yesterday, the State of Maine took America one giant step closer to ending the antidemocratic grip the GOP’s had on our presidential elections…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Pocan joins Thom with listener questions- Should we still be shipping Netanyahu the bombs he needs to level Gaza?.. Should Reps be forced to do town halls?.. How can we better use the overcharge waste behind Medicare Advantage?.. Plus - Thom reads from "The Case Against George W. Bush" by Steven C. Markoff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Republican nominee for governor of NC, Trump-endorsed Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, knows how to fix America’s political and social problems: prevent women from voting…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom joins in on a spirited discussion on corporate and government corruption between libertarian activist Sheriff Richard Mack. Who really wants who to be a king?Plus- a reading from "Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny" by Edward J. WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While democratic governments are driven by the public good, authoritarian governments — like the old American Confederacy that Trump wants to emulate — are driven by fear & hate…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is how Viktor Orbán took over the media in Hungary. Crazy Alert! GOP Congressman Calls For Treating Gaza "Like Nagasaki And Hiroshima." Writer, pastor & activist John Pavlovitz says that Christians should condemn Christian nationalism & evangelical theocracy. Plus is there a new legal headache coming Donald Trump's way? How an Oregon county has eliminated homelessness!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here the fascists are again, this time calling themselves MAGA. And they’re using the classic fascist tactic of the Big Lie, just like Hitler and Mussolini did…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Right-wing federal appeal judges signal they support repeal of the no-cost preventive care mandate, all but guaranteeing a Supreme Court showdown. Also, do you recall either the Democratic or Republican Party operating like this before? No, of course not. This is how authoritarians run parties and countries. Bolsonaro hiding in the Hungarian Embassy? This is how Brazil deals with treason and insurrection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liz Cheney is warning the Supreme Court, just what kind of fire they are playing with, by entertaining Trump’s unconstitutional claims of Immunity. Why this year's House map is looking more Republican. Hunter in a Farmer's World Alert! ADHD: Have a “Clutter Place” That You Periodically Clean Out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.