The Hartmann Report

Politics in the United States have become an increasingly polarized affair for decades, driven largely by the right moving further to the right. Now, some researchers say the partisan rift in the United States has become so extreme that the country may be at a point of no return. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could the Feds "accidentally" trigger a recession just in time for the 2022 election? Richard Wolff warns that our economy is in "serious trouble." Elon Musk calls for Senate not to pass Build Back Better. Social Security Works' Troy Miller joins Thom to discuss what Joe Manchin may, or may not, do in WV when it comes to drug prices and how progressives can reach across the aisle to force Manchin to lower drug prices. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the face of Omicron- which has increased Covid case numbers 1000% in two weeks in South Africa, epidemiologist Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding weighs what we know and what we still don't know about the risks.Also- Crazy Alert! Some anti-vaxxers think nurses are deadly witches...really!?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is Madison Cawthorn's challenge? Why are some MAGA women calling moms to raise their sons as 'monsters'? And as divisions deepen between right and left, do Republicans need to get out of the country for a while to broaden their perspective?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For Americans, freedom is not only a sacred right and duty- it’s also the ultimate political marketing tool…and it’s past time for Democrats to take it back and claim it as their own!And Erika Feresten of Health Care for All in Los Angeles joins Thom- Is it possible California could become an American model for universal health care?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Far Right Has Gone From Vaccine Denial to Democracy Denial - Will America Survive Their Right Wing Assault? Michael Flyn is Plotting a Violent Right-Wing Christian/QAnon Takeover of America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the day the US Supreme Court hears Mississippi pleadings to end abortion rights in America, Wisconsin representative Mark Pocan answers listener questions in a National Progressive Town Hall meeting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let the Trumpies and Maskholes argue it out on social media and in their chat rooms, but keep them the hell out of our stores, bars, restaurants and theaters. Enough is enough!  Lori Wallach - Global Protesters Demand TRIPS Waiver. Is the Santa Shortage Part of the "War On Christmas?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Next summer it is safe to assume that women will lose abortion rights in at last half of American states. If the personhood advocates in the GOP have their way, that could soon expand to birth control pills and extend across the entire nation. Once the GOP is done with birth control pills they're coming for gay marriage & ultimately, civil rights laws themselves including, like in Hungary, the rights to assembly, free-speech & due process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Is the new Chancellor in Germany being called Center Left - When he is left of Bernie Sanders? Democracy has a big problem and it isn't in Congress... it is in YOUR state capitol. Lawyer, writer, and former elected official, David Pepper joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the rigged systems that the rich and the GOP are creating in state capitols. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The last thing that should happen in America is that a political party would choose to use racial or religious hatred as a primary tool to win elections, inching America ever closer to more bloodshed. If Omicron prevails, how will you handle another lock down? Sirius XM radio host Dean Obeidallah outlines his latest article: The GOP's long embrace of anti-Muslim hate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We once celebrated those who pushed back against greed, from Dickens’ Christmas Carol to the Grinch: we must condemn greed and again celebrate community, love & selflessness. Should the Unvaccinated Be Last In Line for Covid Necessitated Transplants?The Director of Project Censored,  Mickey Huff, joins Thom to talk about Project Censored and one of their award articles - A Secretive Hedge Fund is Gutting Newsrooms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The “Medicare Advantage” Plan to Kill Real Medicare. If they can move more than half of Americans off traditional Medicare and onto these corporate plans, it’ll provide the political cover to kill off Medicare altogether — and they’re nearly there now.  Everything the Press Said About the Economy Was Wrong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investigative journalist Lamar Waldron continues his revelatory deep dive into the death of JFK on the 58th anniversary of the assassination. Lamar gives his review of what the Oliver Stone movie got right and what was left out. Also why RFK had reasons to hide information from the Warren Commission for the sake of avoiding war. The astonishing continued CIA attempts to murder Castro which included a poisoned wet-suit and an exploding seashell! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democratic strategist Tim Hogan shares the excitement of a new progressive news site, Heartland Signal. The site focus will be the 2022 midterms and the local races throughout the Midwest.Professor Richard Wolff warns that the world economy could be at stake if interest rates go up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conversations with Great Minds - Dr. Priya Fielding-Singh, Ph.D - HOW THE OTHER HALF EATS: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No More "Tokyo Roses" Trying To Destroy Our Democracy! We’ve already banned fully-automatic weapons, shoulder-fired missiles & sawed-off shotguns, only used to kill humans -- it’s not a stretch. Ban Rittenhouse’s AR15 & Russian AK47s to save American lives. Senator Bernie Sanders joins the show to speak on the Build Back Better Bill & Defense Funding. The GOP Now Stands For Trolls, Vigilantes & Death. Crazy Alert! QAnon Dallas squatters have 'walked away from their lives' like Medieval Crusaders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Civil & Human Rights activist Joe Madison is on day 16 of a hunger strike for voting rights. - Will he survive? He is the host of The Joe Madison Show weekdays on SiriusXM. Conversations with Great Minds - Mary Trump - The Reckoning: Our Nation’s Trauma and Finding A Way to Heal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hidden facts can finally be revealed about the tragic assassination of beloved President John F. Kennedy. Thom is joined by JFK Historian & author of numerous books, including The Hidden HIstory of the JFK Assassination, Lamar Waldron. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Critical Race Theory is the latest under attack by conservatives. Now American history is being erased by the GOP in North Dakota and Texas. Will your school be next?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California Progressive Representative Ro Khanna joins Thom to answer listener questions for a National Town Hall, as the US House celebrates the victory of passing Biden's Build Back Better Bill and the tragic acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Callers respond to the Rittenhouse verdict. Dr. Justin A. Frank weighs in on "What is the Psychology Behind Creating Fear Around Critical Race Theory & How Do You Purge Racism From a Society?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As lawmakers debate the Build Back Better Bill in Washington, DC, Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan, takes time before the vote to answer listener questions in a National Progressive Townhall Meeting.What Should Jan 6th Be Called? Let's Stop Calling Jan 6th an Insurrection - It Was treason & a Coup Attempt. Geeky Science - How Coffee Saves Your Brain. 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 break the curse of “Voodoo Economics,” and a return to manufacturing must be at the core of the effort to rebuild the “wealth of this nation.” Why Is the media hyping inflation and ignoring the good economic news?  Professor Richard Wolff joins the show to explain "What is Financialization and How Has It Damaged America?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Epidemiologist & Senior Fellow-Federation of American Scientists Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding - Is the World Locking Down Again on the New Covid Wave?Is It Time To Put American Oil Executives in Prison? When Are We Going To Hold "Public Good" over "Profits"? Now It's Crystal Clear - Joe Manchin Doesn't Care About Working People. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We may well be facing that terrible question that Trump true believers faced last year: what do we do? Winter is coming. How Many Lives Could Have Been Saved If Trump & Cronies Didn't Muzzle Experts? The GOP is Splintering into Pro and Anti-Trump - Bannon & Mnuchin have taken sides. Bannon Urges His Followers to "fight" & "We're taking down the Biden Regime," as he surrendered. Geeky Science - Is There a Vaccine for Dementia Coming?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reagan’s neoliberal policies — maintained to this day — sent our good manufacturing jobs overseas and now most all we’re left with are, “Do you want fries with that?” service jobs. Americans are furious. Why did the media call Youngkin the "education" candidate instead of the "racist" candidate? Geeky Science - How a cheap generic anti-depressant can help with covid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is free money a good thing for the children of wealthy white kids but free money to poor people or minorities is a terrible social ill that damages those young people for life? Callers debate the Rittenhouse "self-defense" claim.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Authoritarian Coups Are Gradual then Sudden. Trump's Depravity for Defending "Hang Mike Pense." Man Arrested For Threatening GOPer That Voted For Infrastructure Bill. Expert Decodes "Doublespeak" Charlottesville Nazis. Jennifer Stefano - Since The Rich Already Have Family Leave - Why Deny It To the Poor? The Fetal Heartbeat Policy Kills Another Women - Is this Pro-Life? David Gosar - Why Isn't Rep. Gosar Being Held Responsible for His Death Threat?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why was Pence & his staff locked out of their offices & badges deactivated on Jan 6th? Host of the Mueller She Wrote Podcast, Allison Gill joins Thom to reveal startling new evidence.Why don't Jurists get to know that Kyle Rittenhouse was a right wing terrorist?One of the best ways to help disabled vets Is to pass the Voting Bill. Thom is joined by Naveed Shah of Veterans Against Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Democrats continue to ignore the American working class’ increasing hatred of neoliberal policies — particularly so-called “free trade” — they’ll get buried by it in the next elections.  Former speaker of the house, Newt Gingrich finally is forced to answer for his hypocrisy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary civil rights activist Joe Madison is going on a hunger strike to push for the passing of the John Lewis Voting Act.   Investigative reporter Greg Palast joins Thom Hartmann to explain how to beat secret Jim Crow style voter suppression. Trump is turning the GOP into a domestic terrorist organization. Why is Gosar getting away with murder threats on AOC? Former prosecutor and trial lawyer, Debbie Hines reports on the Ahmaud Arbery Trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a shocking new report that the Claremont Institute laid out a detailed plan for using cops to overturn Trump's election loss. What If Every American's Home Was a Power Plant? If we’re committed to reaching zero emissions, we must return to that goal. Entrepreneur & former student of Trump University Art Cohen joins Thom to discuss Trump's grift and his legal win against Trump University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1,000 West Virginia hospital workers strike to “Build Back Better” in freezing weather. Will their Senator Joe Manchin deign to pay attention to them? As the so-called bi-partisan infrastructure bill has passed, all eyes are on the Senate to move on President Biden's Build Back Better Plan. Congressman Ro Khanna joins Thom for a National Progressive Townhall Meeting with listener calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If a half-million people had died — unnecessarily — while Obama was president, you know how the GOP would react: after all, they held 4+ years of hearings over Bengazi and hounded Clinton for years. Why is the mass media failing to bring an accurate picture to Americans?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Freedom of religion is one of America’s top values and deserves respect. Terror groups, on the other hand, have no place in a civilized society. Is hate & violence becoming "normal" in America? What is the holy war Qanon is secretly plotting? Is Qanon's ultimate endgame to kill liberals? Thom is joined by historian & associate professor Dr. Thomas Lecaque.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alum of Brown University with degrees in Latin, Greek & Sanskrit and Founding Executive Director of Doctors For Cannabis Regulation, Brian C. Muraresku joins Thom to explore his new book The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion With No Name. Also National Progressive Town-Hall Meeting with Congressman Mark Pocan and listener questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Virginia's Election Proves America is Standing on the Edge of a New Populism. Neoliberalism is a wounded, dying animal. America is returning to populism, whether our politicians want it or not: the big question is will it be progressive or fascist populism? Citizen's United will dictate our future. Where is the Media?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As COP 26 continues, can oil companies continue funding climate disinformation to their advantage and the disadvantage to the planet? Is it all about corporate profit and hang the planet? Thom is joined by Richard Wiles of the Center for Climate Integrity. Former Chair of the California Democratic Party, Bill Press joins Thom to discuss where the Build Back Better Bill stands. Are Trump & His Cronies Guilty of Mass Murder? Where is the Media? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the GOP fails to purge itself of its racist politicians our future is grim. Will Sinema Become a Trumpian? Geeky Science - America Has To Stop Eating Plastic.  David Sirota joins Thom to look at the current wrangling over the reconciliation bill - and review the link between the democracy crisis and the failure to pass robust economic agenda that helps the working class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exposed: The Insidious Cancer at the Core of Democracy that Could Take Down Biden. Billionaires & their companies now own politicians -- and the Supreme Court set it all up with their poisonous Citizens United decision. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The filibuster is the world’s largest fig leaf, big enough to hide dozens of cowardly or bought-off senators of both parties, all at one time. An Open Letter in Defense of Democracy - Signed by Billy Kristol and Noam Chomsky and others...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom and Frances Moore Lappe discuss how activists in the anti-war movement turned to vegetarianism as a sign of their commitment to non-violence. The book Diet for a Small Planet explains what we need to do to improve our diet, save the planet and have enough food for everyone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jurors in the Unite The Right Charlottesville Trial are Being Asked if They Listen To My Show - REALLY!? Thom speaks with Robert Costa, author of Peril: The Political War Against Biden. Investigative Journalist Greg Palast reports on the Donziger case. Chairman Adam Schiff joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the Equal Health Care For All Act and Trump's January 6th riot that almost ended democracy as we know it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Supreme Court will be hearing the Mississippi Abortion Case on 12/1, which not only threatens abortion, but also the right to birth control, marriage, and even sex. Reproductive rights comedian Lizz Winstead weighs in. Also The GOP is trying to scare you with lies about inflation. but its for tricks for the American people and treats for the billionaires backing their party. Thom debates Jennifer Stefano, the Republican Strategist and Vice President-Commonwealth Foundation Fellow -Independent Women's Forum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kentucky, Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa reported the highest increases in the rates of workers who quit their jobs in August.  Employees quit or were hired at rates matching or exceeding the national average in the ten states with the highest rates of new infections of Covid-19.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the facts come out about the January 6th insurrection, will our country continue down the road toward cruel oligarchy and violent fascism, or can we return to core American values of fairness, compassion, and a society that cares for all?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom welcomes former Republican Representative Joe Walsh, host, "White Flag w/Joe Walsh", author of "F--- Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is". Why are Republicans still lining up behind a would-be dictator? Also- are the stories Republicans tell about the economy coming true?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom and "Sexy Liberal" John Fugelsang discuss how the GOP has repudiated every one of Jesus's teachings. Who thinks Covid is a sign of the 'End Times'? Also- what to do about the filibuster?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could Vice President Harris follow Richard Nixon and challenge the filibuster?  Stanford University Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Anna Lembke joins the show on her new book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.