The Hartmann Report

This strategy, employed by dictators and autocrats, is as ancient as history. Caligula did it, as did Nero. Mussolini, Hitler, Putin, and Orbán achieved and exercised power using fear. Plus Thom is joined by Neil King, Jr., author of American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal. And Geeky Science! Could a plant filled home prevent disease? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the grift continues, is the right-wing indifference a sign they just really like to fetishsize weapons of war- or is there more to the story?- a thoughtful series of conversations with Thom's callers from across the nation. Plus- Thom reads form his book "The Secret History of Guns and the Second Amendment".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nobody ever accused the reps of the G.O.P. of not knowing how to make a buck! From the mysterious 2 billion dollars Kushner  received the day after Trump left office, to Steve Bannon selling water filters off the result of Republicans deregulating the railroads- when will the big and the small time corruption become apparent to Republican voters?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump Indicted - Is America in uncharted territory? What will the reaction be? Could we see our first Prez behind bars? Will he get a plea deal? Many Americans are baffled. Why, they ask, would Republicans refuse to act when semiautomatic weapons designed for the battlefield are used against our children? Why has Kushner received 2.5 billion from Emirates & Qatar? Also CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking his campaign to the red states and taking "authoritarianism" head on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom welcomes Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War" and most famously, "The Family". How did the well-armed crazies move from the fringe to the center of conservative politics? And why are Republicans waging a cold war on direct democracy?Plus - an update from the hot war on fascism with Phil Ittner in Kiev.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should we be carefully letting people see the carnage that weapons of war are inflicting on our schools? If we come to terms with the reality of epidemic gun violence, will we finally do something to prevent it? Nicole Hockley, who's son was murdered at Sandy Hook joins Thom to talk solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to the Republican Party, fully 82 percent of all the human beings living in the world’s wealthiest countries killed by firearms lived in the USA…Proud boy say's "stacking bodies" on the White House lawn was just "locker room" talk by "knuckleheads." The wife of SCOTUS Clarence Thomas, collected close to $600,000 in anonymous donations to wage a cultural battle against the left - SCOTUS needs to be regulated!?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 democracies are transformed into fascism oligarchies. Political power, wealth, and impunity for me, Republicans say, but not for thee. Also how Cigna withheld millions for stockholders by having its doctors reject claims without reading them. And Senate Dems blast Medicare Advantage giants over 'Exorbitant' CEO pay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom welcomes author and activist Kymone Freeman to present his new work of fiction that imagines a future where even water is controlled by fascist capitalists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, a focus on health- from Ivermectin to mental illness. And why is the religious right wining and dining our Supreme Court justices- could it have anything to do with abortion?Plus - Thom reads from 'Stolen Focus' by Johann Hari.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Ro Khanna takes all callers on diverse subjects ranging from the likelihood of Trump's prosecution, congressional powers over criminal trials, laws that may affect your privacy, and renaming so-called "Medicare Advantage". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The next two or three election cycles will determine our nation’s fate: a more widespread democracy or the Russian-style fascism promoted by Trump and DeSantis. Stay tuned and stay woke! Also Veteran War Correspondent Phil Ittner on the ground in Kyiv. The Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 393 of the invasion. Eight people killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv; west must brace itself to supply lethal aid to Ukraine for a long time, says NATO chief. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bullying has now become the trademark behavior of the GOP, the result of Donald Trump’s entrance on the scene in 2015 when he successfully bullied and cowed every other GOP presidential candidate. And NEVER FORGET the Bush Cheney War Lies! Investigative journalist Greg Palast and Thom Hartmann follow the money behind the treason. Plus, Trump’s niece, Dr. Mary L. Trump joins Thom to talk about what may happen if he refuses to be extradited to New York from Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom analyzes the fallout from the banking crisis- are we watching temporary instability, or the start of a much bigger set of problems? Could this be the end of the 'Everything Bubble'? Plus- Thom hangs out with John Perkins, author of the book 'Confessions of an Economic Hit Man' to get his take on all this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is time to put this crooked president in prison. Plus new study shows how culture war propelled Trump's rise. Also how far will Trumpsters go to create chaos for Trump? Sunday was the 20th anniversary of the Bush air invasion of Iraq, and today is the 20th anniversary of the Bush ground invasion of Iraq. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 1940s, Republicans appeasing a fascist dictator were led in the media by an ambitious young man named Charles Lindbergh. Today’s GOP follows, and fears Tucker Carlson. Could World War III possibly start thanks to Tucker Carlson? Even Conservative Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is concerned by how much control Tucker Carlson has over 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.

Because they oppose the right to terminate a pregnancy, Republicans claim to be the Party of Life. In fact, they’re the Party of Death. The GOP needs a new slogan. Is there any area where Republicans will put the interests of life above making a buck or pandering to their base? I can’t find a single one. Also is Mark Meadow building a new school to train seditionists and white nationalists? And survivors testify against bill requiring 'proof' of rape to get an abortion. Plus a progressive national town hall with Rep. Ro Khanna from California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hate is the GOP’s main political weapon. Can Americans stop the hate before it reaches its logical conclusion and the GOP pushes the final solution? Plus, Mehdi Hasan has the recipe to win every argument and turn your conservative friends into liberals. Also, Dean Obeidallah explains that Trump’s words at CPAC are exactly what Fascists say when laying the groundwork for violence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today- fascinating insights into the reason we can't just de-regulate everything. Morris Pearl from the Patriotic Millionaires joins Thom, as does libertarian economist Charles Sauer for a fascinating discussion. What really was the cause of the recent spate of bank failures and how far might it go?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abortion could become a death penalty offense if the GOP gets their way. 21 South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would make abortion a death penalty offense in their state. Thom speaks with Shaunna Thomas, Co-founder and Executive Director of UltraViolet. Plus, is it time for transgender people to organize? Lawyer and radio host Ellie Krug, a transgender woman, joins Thom to emphasize the need for trans organizations to fight back against far right attacks on their community. Also, is the end of the war near? On the front line in Ukraine, a report from journalist Phil Ittner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have the recent spate of toxic train spills been the result of lax regulations championed by Trump?Also - can planting trees make a real impact on the climate crisis?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathryn Lewandowsky from Whole Washington and Monifa Bandele from Mom's Rising join Tom for a critical discussion on access to healthcare in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The cosmic brain guy is back! With political division and tension sky-high across the country, how can we access a healthy mind?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can we keep our empathy for all of our fellow Americans going in the face of relentless conservative shenanigans? Plus - photo journalist Nate Goudy shares his first-hand observations of what really happened on January 6th when the capitol building was overrun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Media studies professor Nolan Higdon joins guest-host Jefferson Smith to percolate on what we've learned about the lies of Fox News.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host Jefferson Smith leads a deep conversation on what Democrats and Progressives can do to make life better for us all. Plus - polling analyst Grace Adcox shares her insights into how Democratic priorities are seen by the majority of Americans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In for Thom today, guest host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd podcast asks, what do you want to get a fresh start on? Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show. Dueling CPAC and Club for Growth events highlight the divide within the GOP ahead of 2024. Mike Pompeo says that any conservative president would do better than Trump. Plus, they knew it was a lie: The behind-the-scenes happenings at Fox News while the network pushed false claims about Dominion Voting Systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's shrunken middle class is at the mercy of powerfully wealthy corporations and billionaires, while wages and working conditions worsen. Can we turn the tide against Reagan's policies that have brought us to this point?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fascists always start by declaring themselves the victims of others. Victimhood is essential to the fascist worldview; it’s at its core. Also, how the Murdaugh trial shows off privilege in America. Pregnant refugee women are on the run in the US. Russia appears to have a plan to attract 7 million conservatives - Does it appear to be working? Jim Crow is alive and well in Mississippi. It looks like the WI supreme court is using antisemitism to win. Leaked audio is showing a very ugly side of rail management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are right-wingers like Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to bring about a conflict that would put oligarchs and the very rich permanently in power in this country? Can real democracy survive their onslaught or will so-called conservatives finish the job the traitor states began in the civil war?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Politics reporter for The Daily Beast and host of The Fever Dreams podcast, Will Sommer joins Thom Hartmann to explain that QAnon is here to stay and it is far worse than you know. Also is the FBI working for the Far Right? The Russia investigation was undermined by the FBI. Later FBI agents tried to block the Mar-A-Lago search. Who is the FBI working for? Thom Hartmann connects the dots of collusion between the FBI and 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.

Historian Naomi Oreskes shares what she's discovered writing her book "The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market"Plus - how much has corporate welfare been a part of Elon Musk's success?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s become a virtual religion among America’s CEO class: maximize efficiency no matter what it does to customers, communities, or employees - Inefficiency, it turns out, has considerable upsides. The wealthy with cushy desk jobs want YOU to work until you're 70. Interview: Gabriela Sandoval PhD, Executive Director of the Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute (EWDI). Plus, Here's one way to get to one party rule - just "cancel" the democratic party. Also, a shocking new bill proposed in Texas would force internet providers to block access to any website that carries information about abortion medication or tells women how to get an abortion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congressman Mark Pocan takes listener questions from across the country in a national Progressive town hall meeting.Plus- Thom reads from 'FLIPPED!- How Georgia Turned Purple.'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is mother’s milk for Christo-fascist Republicans. Ukraine is the international equivalent of Comet Pizza in Washington, DC. Also, investigative journalist, author and filmmaker Greg Palast explains Putin's Mein Kampf. Is Russia celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the attack on Ukraine by threatening to invade Poland? Russia's Medvedev floats the idea of pushing back Poland's borders. Plus SCOTUS hearing on Biden's student debt relief and 'Stupid" Dilbert creator killed his career because of a highly flawed right-wing poll analysis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conservative Christians can't afford more brand damage from the Republican Party.. And maybe if their bad works keep getting exposed they will realize that the answer isn't Jesus-washing; its substantive change.  Plus - Why is America tolerating anti-Jewish hate right out front?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why does the Progressive left find it so hard to be represented in the media and truly challenge the powers that be in our country?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The GOP’s deepest brand is white, straight, authoritarian, wealthy & religiously fundamentalist. Their vulnerability is that they can be recast as bigoted, homophobic, fascistic, greedy & hypocritical National Progressive Town Hall with Rep. Ro Khanna. Plus, Trump's white supremacist dinner date was put on the No Fly List after threatening to strangle a flight attendant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Redistricting Director of Common Cause, Kathay Feng joins Thom to discuss the dramatic changes after a decade without voting rights.  Ten years ago, Shelby County v Holder ended important parts of the Voting Rights act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is being a dick turning off many Americans to Republican candidates? Author and former Republican speech writer David Frum thinks so... and Thom's listeners weigh in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They’re enthusiastically letting people die: low income working people have to put off medical care or, like Charlene Dill, cut their medications in half to be able to buy food for their kids.  Also, Marjorie Taylor Greene gets Sean Hannity on board for national divorce – then warns of a looming Civil War. Guest: Dean Obeidallah explains why Nicky Haley's despicable white-washing of racism.  Why is Trump visiting East Palestine? Is he returning to the scene of his crime? Plus, while Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene continue to support Putin’s slaughter in Ukraine, some Republicans are doing the right thing!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy Carter reflects the best of America. Jimmy Carter was the finest president of my lifetime, perhaps one of the four best presidents in American history behind Roosevelt, Lincoln and Washington. When he passes, America — will be the poorer. Ben Wikler, Chair Wisconsin Democratic Party (WisDems) joins Thom to explain how Wisconsin could decide America’s future. In the last four presidential races, the vote count in Wisconsin has come down to less than one percentage point. That’s a small number to tip the balance. An upcoming election in Wisconsin could. It's costing us peanuts to defend Ukrainian democracy and kick Putin's ass. Plus Desantis and the GOP embraces fascism over democracy - now you know where he stands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wired Magazine's Matt Simon joins Thom to discuss his new tome on microplastics... and nanoplastics. Could we be polluting our bodies on a cellular level?Plus - will turning to green electricity save the planet from global warming?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What could we be doing to make our lives and our streets safer from gun deaths? Thom's callers weigh in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How has our country changed since the Supreme Court allowed money to flood into our politics? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Pharma is buying off members of Congress to encourage an end to “March-in” and block any efforts to regulate the cost of drugs or let Medicare negotiate prices. Phil Ittner - Veteran War Correspondent - live from Ukraine! New report says Russia is holding 6,000 Ukrainian kids for re-education. Geeky Science! Can preventing dementia and cognitive impairment just be a few thousand steps away? Pharmacist refuses to give Covid booster- Why does anyone work at a pharmacy if they don't believe in science? But wait! There's more....How about being charged with a crime for giving an mRNA shot against Covid? Crazy Alert! Ann Coulter welcomes Nikki Haley to the 2024 prez election "Go back to your country" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Interview: Cole Stangler, French-American journalist based in Marseille, France covering labor & politics and correspondent for the international news network France 24.  French workers are resisting Macron’s push to raise the pension age. What can Americans learn from French protestors to help save Social Security and other safety nets here at home? Senators Sanders and Warren plan would tax the rich to increase Social Security by $2,400 a year. New Kentucky law says abortion is murder - does that mean women may soon die by lethal injection? America has a system of laws. Plus, Jared Kushner's cozy ties with the Saudis. Geeky Science! Microsoft’s new ChatGPT AI starts sending ‘unhinged’ messages to people - Remember Hal?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will democracy survive in this land of its modern birth? Will we take seriously the threat of those who proudly called themselves “Cultural Warriors?” Also, Trump says of the 2024 battle: ‘It’s going to be a life or death election." How much more unaccountable violence will Trump be allowed? Our mass shooting problem is very simple - It is about the access to guns. Where is the media? Interview: National Opinion Columnist on the Philadelphia Inquirer, Will Bunch reports on that toxic mushroom cloud over Ohio.  Plus Marjorie Taylor Greene is complaining that not enough money went toward rail safety in the bill that she voted against - How twisted can you be? Crazy Alert! Charlie Kirk claims Ohio train derailment is proof of a 'war against white people.' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it useful to examine why so many white people, with their built-in white privilege, would stand shoulder-to-shoulder with wannabe dictators like Trump, Abbott, and DeSantis?  Donald Trump *knew* his election conspiracy theories were BS. What now? Woman jailed for collecting 4 ballots in Arizona sparks fear of voting. Chalice Blythe from The Satanic Temple Reproductive Rights Campaign reports on the new Sam Alito's Mom's Religious Abortion Clinic. Also the new amendment to bar Nebraska kids from church camps.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host, Jefferson Smith sits in for Thom Hartmann with thoughts on professional sports, economic inequality and U.S. Presidents. Though regularly winning big at the Olympics and professional sports, regrettably America comes in last when it comes to health care. What can we learn about income inequality from the recent Super Bowl? Also Tess Fields, Executive Director of Home Share Oregon, explains affordable housing through homesharing. We believe that this is a direct way to prevent housing instability, foreclosure, and homelessness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.