The Hartmann Report

America is no longer all-white or all-under-white-control and white supremacists on the Supreme Court are bound and determined to do something about it. Should Rupert Murdoch’s & Tucker Carlson's assets be frozen for Russian propaganda? Russians had infiltrated the GOP as early as 2008 and Mark Esper outlines Trump's most 'outlandish' plans to abandon South Korea, Poland and all of Africa. Greg Palast does a take down of Dinesh D’Souza’s new film, 2,000 Mules: Belly Laughs, Belly Aches from Film’s “Proof” that Trump Won. Also should protesters be allowed to protest outside of Supreme Court justice's homes?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"We want to elect MPs in a majority of constituencies to stop Emmanuel Macron from pursuing his unjust and brutal policies and beat the far-right." Less than two weeks after France's neoliberal president, Emmanuel Macron, defeated the far-right's Marine Le Pen to win a second five-year term, the country's four major left parties have agreed in principle to form an electoral coalition that aims to deny Macron a parliamentary majority.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The mainstream media never calls Republicans what they are- reactionaries who want to take us backwards. What does the uproar over Madison Cawthorn say about the soul of the Republican Party?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Predatory industries making millions by helping billionaires squeeze pennies out of working class people are a tragic indicator of our having reached what I call “the cancer stage of capitalism.”  Louisiana wants to be the first state to send women to prison for murder. Senate Republicans make it plain: A federal abortion ban is in the offing. Texas GOP Governor considers challenging a 1982 ruling requiring free public education. Crazy Alert! Trump suggested 'secret' missile strike on Mexico in 2020 says the former Pentagon chief. 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 discuss religion, because it’s no longer just knocking on our door. Sam Alito shoved it in the house with a no-knock warrant along with stun grenades that threaten to catch the place on fire!.. Plus - What happened to the principle of bodily autonomy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do things stand today in the ongoing battles in the House and Senate? Progressive Congressmen Mark Pocan and Ro Khanna catch us up as they answer listener questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abortion can be re-legalized if Democrats in Congress choose to set aside the filibuster and either pass a law codifying Roe or, with a more long-term strategy, add new members to the Court. With a federal abortion ban court packing should be back on the table! Biden responds with calls on Congress to ‘Adopt Legislation That Codifies Roe.’ Director of State Abortion Access - National Women's Law Center, Heather Shumaker explains how the SCOTUS decision will be affected by states' rights. Was the leak meant to normalize a federal ban on ALL abortion?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it time to start calling Republicans out for white supremacy? Or is that part of the population just a lost cause? Plus - Professor Yascha Mounk shares the findings of his new book, "The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President of the Center for Health and Democracy, Wendell Potter explains why healthcare insurance is so expensive and restrictive, and that there is an ever-increasing number of people turning to crowdfunding. This is little short of begging and is the face of American for-profit health care. Discover the story of Gill and Ron, who are an example of people turning to a Go Fund Me page to survive, after having to pay deductibles for their health care. How can this happen in a civilized democracy? How did some greedy people manage to use the pandemic to get rich while you and your family got sick? J. David McSwane shares insights from his new book, Pandemic Inc: Chasing the Capitalists & Thieves Who Got Rich While We Got Sick is an explosive look inside the rush to profit from the COVID-19 Pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director of Rethink Trade, American Economic Liberties Project, Lori Wallach reveals the biggest trade vote you’ve never heard about. Holey Moley! More inflation & shortages are coming from the Shanghai shutdowns. Labor organizer Daisy Pitkin reports that Starbucks workers are fighting one of the most intense union-busting campaigns in decades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some say the Republican Party has gone nuts. In reality, they’ve simply reached the endpoint toward which they’ve been moving for 62 years: fascism.  According to a new report - Medicare Advantage plans are frequently denying needed care.  Connecticut offers refuge to red state women with a “Fugitive Woman Act.” The situation for girls and women in red states is surprisingly analogous to that of enslaved people escaping their tormentors in the South/ Also Ohio lawmaker says pregnancy from rape is an "opportunity" WHAT!? Media historian Joseph "Joe" Garner recalls the 30th anniversary of the L.A. riots over the beating of Rodney King & the rise of citizen journalists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have we all been witnessing a young con-man walk away with billions after selling out Yemen, Khashoggi, and Ukraine?.. and with virtually no questions from the mainstream media? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Putin talks nuclear while losing in Ukraine, are our leaders preparing us to go to war with Russia? Also, why does Rand Paul repeat Russian talking points?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newly released text messages show Greene prompted Mark Meadows to suggest suspending democracy to keep Trump in power. Why do Republicans keep flirting with totalitarianism? Does this lead some- like Greene- to support Putin's Russia? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Florida smack down of Disney stinks of tinpot oligarchy- a government where powerful men punish their enemies and reward their friends. Can a nation based on the constitution of an equalitarian idea survive Republican corruption?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DeSantis, Abbott & other Republican neofascists are playing a dangerous game that will rip America apart, using Disney as a proxy for the racial and gender minorities they want as whipping boys.  Also US Representative and Democrat from Wisconsin, Mark Pocan answers listener phone calls for a National Progressive Town Hall Meeting with Thom Hartmann. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Though petroleum oligarchs like Joe Manchin sabotaged Build Back Better, activists call on Biden for action through any means possible to save the planet. Thom is joined for Earth Day by Senior National Organizer for Climate Justice, Center for Popular Democracy, Betamia Coronel for a national day of action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin McCarthy gets busted for the Big Lie - Is this his political end? Is Marjorie Green going to show the way to stop other crazy far right wing republicans?  Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein explains the Spirit of Animal Healing. Well what have Democrats done for us lately? Here it is... Why the hell isn't Jared Kushner's $2 Billion Saudi payment a bigger scandal?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The grand jury that the Manhattan DA summoned to go after the Trump Organization expires at the end of the month. If it does not bring charges, a key witness says he is done. The anti-truth campaigns in Russia & America. Piers Morgan/Trump Interview: Is Murdock going all in on DeSantis & throwing Trump under the bus? Elizabeth Warren says there is one way to avoid disaster in November - is she right? Distinguished Professor of Meteorology & Director, Earth System Science Center-Penn State University, Dr. Michael Mann explains how the war in Ukraine marks the end of the fossil fuel era. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Brazil’s Supreme Court is now pursuing what’s called a “Green Docket,” here in the US the GOP is supporting a “Shadow Docket” to gut environmental laws that date back to 1972. MI Sen Mallory McMorrow shows how dem outrage can end Trump's reign.  Professor Richard Wolff - What about inflation profiteering?  Dr. Sylvia A. Earle - "Everyone everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea” What is the state of the ocean? Is Rick Scott's new GOP plan a theocratic racist homophobic autocratic give-a-way? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you willing to travel now that a Trump appointed unqualified judge strikes down mask mandates on planes and public transportation? Geeky Science: How Covid causes micro-brain-bleeds (new study) that leads to dementia and "loss of executive function" (aka "ability to restrain bad behavior"  Crazy Alert! - Tucker Carlson’s ‘Testicle Tanning.’ Also how DeSantis is transforming Florida's Education Department into the Ministry of Propaganda.Interview with Senior Legal Counsel for the Center for Democratic & Environmental Rights (CDER) Thomas Linzey : Can a lake in Florida be saved by giving it rights? Plus Tax Day study shows US billionaires now own $4.7 trillion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the fake news wins and neofascist politicians like Trump again gain serious national power, America will be on a fast track down the same road as Russia. Autocrats have to be prosecuted and convicted - will it happen in America? President & CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State Rachel Laser reports on "No pray to play!" The Supreme Court's "Praying Coach" case explained. Will these guys succeed turning America into a theocracy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How significant is it that the wife of a Supreme Court justice was advocating overthrowing the results of an election? Investigative watchdog Brendan Fischer joins Thom with the results of his in-depth research.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do the oligarchs like Koch industries- who are still doing business in Russia- want to bring a Putin-style government to America?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should it be illegal to attack someone because of their politics? Have you felt threatened because of your politics? Also- Marc H. Morial of the National Urban League joins Thom to discuss some of the causes of the growing split in the American electorate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could President Biden wipe out student debt- and should he? Do the lessons of the GI bill apply today? Is there a connection with Finland being once again ranked the happiest country in the world?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economist Richard Wolff joins Thom for a deep dive into monetary policy. Could public banking be the solution to corruption at the Federal Reserve? And then- who will win the battle for control of the Republican Party?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Squeals of “socialism!” and “Venezuela!” aside, we know how to nationalize industries that are working against our nation’s interests and have done it before, repeatedly. This time it’s not just about saving our banks or fighting a war. This time, it’s about saving the world.  Paris-based journalist Cole Stangler joins Thom to unpack the first results from the 2022 French election. Emmanuel Macron and Marie Le Pen go through to the final round for the presidency of France. The polls are too close to call. Are we about to see France lurch to the far-right? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More evidence of Saudi payouts to Trump's friends and family are coming to light. Why are Democrats behaving like they're afraid of the rain? Will they ever be willing to go after the crimes and insurrection of Donald Trump? And what about Hunter Biden whatabout-ism?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russian propaganda paints the Democrats and the Republicans as indistinguishable from each other...are they? Mark Pocan and Thom's callers weigh in. How can Democrats get things done for the people?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The impacts of climate change continue to grow clearer and more dire, while countries backslide on plans to wean off fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions to prevent the worst effects of warming. All that has raised the profile of solar geoengineering: the controversial, and still theoretical, method of cooling the planet by injecting tiny aerosol particles into the stratosphere to reflect more of the sun’s energy back into space. Climate reporter for Grid News, Dave Levitan joins Thom Hartmann to discuss how solar geoengineering is in drastic need of rebranding.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apparently Trump and the GOP believe that teaching actual American history is “hating America.”  They seem to believe the same is true of proposing a black woman for the US Supreme Court... Also Thom reviews the incredible take-down of Josh Hawley on the US Senate floor by Brian Schatz from Hawaii.  Astonishing news from declassified Pentagon documents reveal that Americans should know what security issues there are surrounding UFOs including "unaccounted for pregnancies?"   Senior Correspondent for Vox, Ian Millhiser reports on the new threat to our constitutional right to protest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Director-Social Security Works, Alex Lawson explains the threat to medicare revealed. Medicare -DCEs, Medi-Gap vs. Medicare Advantage / Medicare for All - movement towards? state of Social Security - will retirees get a raise? (Plus, will Congress raise the retirement age again?) Biden officials are scrambling to limit the damage from fast-spreading food shortages sparked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, but they face complex political and logistical challenges. Professor Richard Wolff reports that Deutsche Bank is forecasting a recession for next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strongmen are winning elections, from Putin in Russia, to Orban in Hungary, to Bolsonaro in Brazil, with an anti-LGBTQ agenda: Republicans here are implementing the same strategy.  Plus a Progressive National Town Hall Meeting with US Rep. Ro Khanna.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is an absolutely proven winning strategy for winning elections- but will Democrats do the heavily lifting it requires? Plus- crazy alert!; Do lizard people rule the earth??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you want to kick Putin's ass - get an electric car! Betsy DeVos & her family is showering Gov. Ron DeSantis with cash - Is he the next GOP presidential candidate? Is the "News" hoping for a Trump (Or a Trump Wannabe like DeSantis?) return to the White House, or committed to a 2024 rematch that will be close & entertaining for the Press? And, why Is it that Fox-So-Called-News viewers who watch CNN get smarter?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We made the same mistake average Russians are making right now. Repeatedly. It’s all about human nature being exploited by ruthless politicians. Also how long will greedy corporatists be allowed to use the pandemic to increase their own profits? Bernie Sanders has a bill to stop it.  Joe Manchin appears to care more about propping up one dirty, power plant that pays him $500,000 a year than about shoring up West Virginia’s economy for the next generation and years to come.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will the media change after the "Mick Mulvaney" horror show? As the former CBS exec Les Moonves said about the Donald Trump spectacle, “It may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS.”  Who will CBS hire next? A Nazi? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are Russians dumb, or have Americans been vulnerable to war propaganda too? Our constitution gave Congress the sole power to start wars- have we made a mistake in empowering Presidents to start armed conflicts? Plus- why is the media getting bored with reporting on Ukraine?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do billionaires and the vastly rich pay almost nothing in income tax? Libertarian Charles Sauer wrangles with Thom on what tax system produces the best society. And then- Economist Richard Wolff analyzes the consequences of oil being sold in currencies other than the dollar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Worldwide Democracy is under threat - not just as a result of Putin’s murderous war against Ukraine, but brewing since the 1980s and Reagan’s neoliberal revolution. Why is the GOP Pretending Everything Is Fine When Trump Is Guilty as Hell? Trump is guilty as hell on Jan 6 and Republicans still pretend all is good. Crazy Alert! In a Few Years Will You Travel to the First Space Hotel Instead of Mexico?  Judd Legum - These 6 Corporations Are Funding the Attack on Women's Reproductive Rights. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Coverup??" White House logs show 7-Hour gap in Trump’s calls on Jan 6 - Nixon didn't get away with this - Will Trump?  The records turned over to the committee show no record of the former president being on the phone during the Capitol attack — for some strange reason. Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding - WHO is Saying - It's misinformation that Omicron is ‘the last COVID-19 variant & there is a huge uptick worldwide - Is the political class done with Covid? Teri Mills - Nurses For America to Congress "Show Us the Money" for Covid Funding Now!! Will Oregon be becoming America's first “Assisted Suicide Tourism Capital?” Oregon ends residency rule for medically assisted suicide. Callers respond with their own stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will the media amplify the voices of Republicans who’re saying it’s really no big deal, trying to overthrow the government, and that Thomas should stay on the Court?  Can Russia be de-Putinised? Didn't Putin call for regime change in America/2016? Crazy Alert: Michael Flynn is claiming that Gates and Soros are planting under the skin tracking devices for the New World Order... Professor Richard Wolff - The War In Ukraine is taking place in the World's 5th largest wheat producing nation - What will that mean socially and economically for America & the world? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author - Decarbonize the World, Frank Dalene - A New SEC proposal on De-Carbonizing the Planet - Could It Work? UN chief calls for extreme weather warning systems for everyone on Earth. What is it going to take to wake up enough Americans that they'll start voting for the climate? President - NIAC (National Iranian American Council) Jamal Abdi - Is Russia screwing up the Iran Nuclear deal? Get Ready for the Most Extreme Voter Purge Ever & the Shocking Supreme Court Decision on Wisconsin Voting Maps - The Authoritarians are coming for "Us." Germany Ditching Putin Gas By End of the Year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How many poor and uninsured families will Covid devastate without care?NeoNazis plotted to kill BLM leaders and blow up the power grid. How different would the coverage have been if they were Muslims? Or Black people?Why Is It that you can sell drugs & plan terrorist attacks on the Web, but not at your home?US Congressman Ro Khanna answers listener questions in a Progressive National Town Hall meeting and answers the question if he will run in the 2024 presidential campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Looks like the Supreme Court Was Involved in the Jan 6th Coup? Texts Show Ginni Thomas, Wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, Embracing Bizarre Legal Theories After 2020 Election — Including Military Tribunals for ‘Ballot Fraud Co-Conspirators’ Clarence Thomas Must Be Impeached... Mitch McConnell Is a No Vote on Judge Jackson - Beer Bong Brett and Handmaiden Amy Were Fine - But - A Black Woman - No Way! Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the founding grandfather of modern Russian fascism, died today in Moscow - I Have a Story About Him That Shows How Fragile Democracy Can Be. What Happened to Tulsi Gabbard? Tulsi is very concerned that Judge Jackson wouldn't define what a woman is - What?! Geeky Science: The big question is what are Microplastics doing in our body? And are these levels sufficiently high to trigger disease?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In America, there is only one way for us to accomplish the progressive goals we’ve fought for all these years, and that is through getting inside and seizing control of the Democratic Party.DeSantis eyes special session to target Florida's Black-held congressional seats. The Republican governor running for reelection in November threatens to call back the Florida legislature.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's hearing proves all that the sold-out GOP has left is performance art. When will Republican voters figure this out? With right wingers believing Biden is illegitimate, when will Republican voters wake up? People who consider themselves the victim are generally the perpetrators who victimize others. Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science-George Washington University Dr. Justin A. Frank reveals what Putin will do when cornered. Geeky Science! Will rubies and sapphires be raining down on Earth?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most of the countries of Europe & Asia (Australia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan) have laws in place that guarantee a healthy middle class. Poverty, like in America, doesn't haunt their dreams. Could it be that the GOPers don't like Judge Jackson because she was a public defender? Crazy Alert! - Dog gets dumped at shelter for being "gay" - WHAT?! Senior Campaigner for Oil Change International & Oil Change U.S. Collin Rees warns that wealthy countries have 12 years to end oil & gas production. However none have plans to do it! Colorado pro-Trump groups are sending armed members door to door to intimidate voters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some democracies fall apart because of invasion by a neighbor, terrorism, or a natural disaster, but most are being taken down by their own own greedy oligarchs. The "Unthinkable" is happening and scientists are shocked as polar temperatures soar 50 to 90 degrees above normal. Finland confronts America for Its role in Putin's invasion  Will the Hague bring Putin to account for his war crimes?  War in Ukraine: Gordon Brown backs Nuremberg-style trial for Putin. The Hague Tribunal: What will Russia be tried for and how?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.