The Hartmann Report

Author David Neiwert shares his insights into why militant and sometimes armed right wingers receive the support of the police and border patrol. How does the paranoid and sociopathic message of right wing propaganda stoke fake conservative outrage? And how can Biden escape being branded with the situation Trump and GW Bush created in Afghanistan?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why did Trump spring the man who is now the claiming to be the Taliban's president out of Pakistani jail in 2019? Did Trump set up Afghanistan to fail in order to get himself re-elected?.. Did the lies of George W. Bush create a corrupt nation that was bound to fall apart anyway? What lessons can we learn from this to become a better country?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why are red state governors being so callous on Covid? How did Ted Cruz stop debate on the For the People Act? What is the real reason the right is pushing for a Republican governor in charge of California? Progressives can't keep living only on a hope and a dream-- Thom and his callers share their thoughts on fighting for what's right.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chuck Collins, scholar with the Center for Policy Studies has had his eye on the wealth of the super rich- how did they add over five trillion dollars to their assets during the pandemic? Why do we continue to allow the massive transfer of wealth to the very rich and away from the American middle class?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will the Democratic party double down on the corrupt neoliberal agenda of previous administrations, or will the very popular Progressive agenda prevail? Also, Katrina vanden Heuvel of The Nation warns Thom that Democrats must speak to the increase in violent crime before this is used against them politically.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DeSantis and Abbott : Will they be held responsible for mass dying of adults and children? Their bet is that they’ll get away with letting tens of thousands of their citizens – and thousands of their citizens’ children – die and the people of their states will simply forget and move on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cult Expert and mental health professional, Steven Hassan explains what the Moonies are planning and what was their role on the January 6 capitol attack. Investigative journalist and author, Spencer Ackerman gives a sobering account of how 9/11 produced Trump's Reign of Terror. Psychoanalyst & clinical professor, Dr. Justin A. Frank joins Thom to discuss how to stop Trump death cultists from drinking the kool-aid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will America wait until it's too late to tackle global climate change? Meanwhile, Congress dithers over a few trillion dollars that could begin to change our nation’s emissions course and help save us all from a flaming nightmare.  Investigative journalist and contributor for The Nation magazine, David Lindorff joins Thom to explain why coastal landfills pose a hazard as climate change raises sea levels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This makes Benedict Arnold look like a piker. Rosen testifies behind closed doors on Trump administration coup attempt at Justice Department. The one trillion-dollar solver to pay for America’s infrastructure. That is government (taxpayers) money, but what about the privatization of roads, paid for by tolls?  Libertarian Economist Charles Sauer joins Thom to discuss the future of infrastructure in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom's callers share their frustrations and insights on America's failure to fully contain 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 climate change becomes undeniable, will fossil fuel companies begin to be criminally liable for their actions? A case in Bolivia may be setting a new precedent- and intrepid reporter Greg Palast has the details. Why is a lawyer with the case now facing jail time? And Mari Margil of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights joins Thom- will a Chippewa band be able to enforce the legal status they've given to wild rice, or will a pipeline bulldoze its way through?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will the Democratic party double down on the corrupt neoliberal agenda of previous administrations, or will the very popular Progressive agenda prevail? Also, Katrina vanden Heuvel of The Nation warns Thom that Democrats must speak to the increase in violent crime before this is used against them politically.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the variant surges, will corrupt Republican ideology keep us from taking care of our own? Can we get mask mandates back in place to protect the vulnerable among us- or will we once again fail to contain the spread of yet another Covid virus? Plus- why are some people finding a way to get a vaccine booster shot?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Fox News' Tucker Carlson broadcasts live from Hungary with dictator Victor Orban, is Trump's base growing in enthusiasm for fascism? Will Republicans be able to fix the system to allow for their minority rule?- will this be achieved with the help of 'Vanilla ISIS' terrorism?Alan Minksy from the Progressive Democrats of America updates Thom on how Progressives are fighting back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is nothing more powerful than a warrior who doesn’t fear dying, but instead lives in breathless anticipation of a “good death” on the battlefield. Mikey Weinstein, Founder & President of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation joins Thom to discuss the dangerous trend of Trumpers attempting to militarize Jesus- and do some even want to die for the cause?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Looks like Herd Immunity is off the table and we are never returning to normal. Why isn't America doing Vaccine Passports so the safe people can enter the economy and the ones who choose not to be can stay home? Epidemiologist and Health Economist, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding when does a pandemic become an endemic?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Distinguished Professor of Meteorology & Director, Earth System Science Center-Penn State University, Dr. Michael Mann joins Thom to discuss whether climate change and global warming has approached a tipping point? Also good news about the cost of solar power coming down and even paying for itself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congress must lower the Medicare age to save the lives of older Americans. Why does turning 65 mark such a visible transition point in preventing illness and death? The answer is simple: Medicare. Board Chair of Our Revolution, Larry Cohen joins Thom to discuss the perfect storm about to hit Medicare. Congressman Ro Khanna answers listener questions in a 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.

Today climate expert Dr. Jason Box joins Thom with the raw science of our increasingly chaotic planet. What will be the economic damage of global climate change- are we facing a serious financial crisis if we do nothing?Also, Thom reads from 'The Web of Meaning' but Jeremy Lent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If we can build and maintain the courage and activism of the generations who empowered Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt, we may well see a positive outcome to this Fourth Turning of the great wheel of American History. If we fail, the nation and world will continue to descend into flames and future generations will remember our era with a curse.Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom on the question of what will be the impact on America if the infrastructure bill is passed or defeated?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senior Washington correspondent, Philip Rucker joins Thom to discuss his new book with Carol Leonnig, I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump's Catastrophic Final Year. The GOP "Freedom" scam laid bare - more Americans are seeing through the freedom scam & are leaving the Republican Party in droves. How will they market voter suppression as their latest twist on freedom? You know they'll try...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins Thom with his assessment of the Republicans' multi-pronged attack on Democracy. Were the January 6th terrorists a sign of what is to come?And how do we deal with an epidemic of political bullying- especially from the Republican party? Is it time to really start talking back to the bullies?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How could we become like the other advanced nations that don't burden working families with medical and college debt? Bernie joins Thom with some concrete solutions. How can we get the parasites off our backs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you have friends or family who have been harmed by vaccine misinformation? Talk show host Dean Obeidallah wants everyone to ask the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Fox News for pushing dangerous Covid mistruths. But-- after all the lies, why the GOP has suddenly switched to supporting vaccination?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Chariton has been researching attempts to hide Republican responsibility in poisoning many of the citizens of Flint Michigan. Are they getting away with it?Plus- Congressional Progressive Ro Khanna joins Thom to field listener questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We cant understand the tragedy of Haiti, how it became our hemisphere's basket case, without understanding who put Haiti in the basket and the colonial and financial powers who locked the nation in political-economic shackles for half a millennium. Investigative reporter, Greg Palast explains. Also, Popular Information's Judd Legum reveals the obscure foundation funding behind Critical Race Theory hysteria.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Editorial Director of Reactionary Times, Julio Rivera joins Thom to debate vaccination passports, as French President Emmanuel Macron announces strong measures to combat a new wave of COVID-19 infections. Executive Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, Lori Wallach decries Angela Merkel's efforts to paralyze the WTO TRIPS Waiver for covid vaccinations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Texas already has some of the toughest voting laws in the country- so why are Republicans trying to make it even harder to vote? Lalla Wu of the Sister District Project shares her insights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The GOP Delivers More Crime to America - Inequality causes crime because it destroys social trust, the core fabric of any society: Without social trust, empathy and shared values disintegrate and culture begins to collapse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

StrikePAC.com founder Rachel Bitecofer joins Thom for a deep analysis of the political landscape. Why are Republicans ignoring the ongoing dangers of Covid, and how must Democrats get their message out in this environment in the run-up to the midterm elections?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They attacked the Capitol and tried to take out Pelosi & Pence. Now the former prez and his followers are glorifying traitors. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal explains the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean Themea vs Thom Debate - Do you really think if you can cause enough people to get sick and die that you'll be able to take the economy into another recession and hurt the Democrats in the 2022 and 2024 election?GOP Wants New "Civil Rights" for the Unvaccinated.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our government has been corrupted by greed and the money it brings, and that corruption has spread like a cancer to religion, education and helping professions like healthcare. The American Rescue Plan was written explicitly not to go for tax cuts for the wealthy. But it is. Will the rules be enforced? Professor Richard Wolff joins the show to ask if America risks having too little inflation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's really going on behind the Guardian's story on possibly leaked secret Russian documents? Did Trump only get elected with the support of the Russian government? Is Putin cutting him loose?.. Plus- a warning from Ulysses S. Grant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Letting Americans die to win elections. Is that how low today’s GOP has sunk? What other possible explanation could there be? Latin American Policy Analyst & Campaigner with Code Pink, Leonardo Flores joins Thom to discuss what is happening in Cuba, behind the largest protests in three decades.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In France the safe & vaccinated people are participating in the economy - Why can't America figure this out?Texas lawmakers flee to Washington DC to push for national legislation to aid voting and end suppressive laws.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the filibuster can’t be done away with or turned into a “Jimmy Stewart filibuster,” then Congress has the obligation to act on the “Nuclear Option.” Executive Director of Social Security Works, Alex Lawson reports on the celebrated termination of Trump appointee Andrew Saul.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the oligarchs stall democratic progress in Congress, the Republicans continue to lay the groundwork for a complete fascist takeover of America. Will they be successful? And Professor of Economics Richard Wolff updates Thom on the latest turn in the economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the Republican Party killing Christianity in this country? Could this be connected to at least 400,000 Americans dead of Covid because they drank Trump's 'Kool-Aid'? Former Prime Minister of Haiti, Laurent Lamothe drops by to reveal what he knows about the assassination of Haiti's president. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The firehose of right wing propaganda is fixated on so-called 'Critical Race Theory'. How are they 'flooding the zone with s---' to manipulate our nation's politics by exploiting racism and fear? What is the best strategy for us to fight back?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to answer listener questions. What would it take to end the filibuster and get substantial Democratic legislation through Congress before the midterm election? Or will Republicans succeed at distracting America with their endless fake issues?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can America now just admit it? The 2nd Amendment is a failed experiment.  The 2nd Amendment just promotes gun violence, and nothing else. Also... What impact will the new Fox News Weather Channel have on climate change? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why America Can't Have "Nice Things" - So, if the majority of Americans want Scandinavian/European healthcare, schools, unions, wages and taxes-on-the-rich, why don’t we have these things? "Rightwing billionaires have mobilized racism to stack our courts & put their shills in office. Those politicians, in turn, keep taxes & regulation low on the billionaires. It’s a system that feeds itself and deprives Americans of the fruits of democracy."Activist and Academy Award winning actor, Martin Sheen joins the show with producer/director Arthur Kanegis on their new documentary film, The World is My Country-the Garry Davis Story.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 for Democrats to take names and kick ass. Will we be able to go bold with a Progressive agenda? What will it take to get our own caucus on board with doing whatever it takes to pass legislation on the crucial issues of the day? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom and his callers cast a wide net over the state of politics today. Will there be a "beautiful inauguration for Donald Trump in August"? What should Democrats be doing to counter Republican corruption and propaganda?.. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strike PAC's Rachael Bitecofer, who successfully predicted the 2020 election joins Thom for a cautionary discussion. Democrats must unify their messaging to win the essential midterms. Also,Thom makes a case for vaccine passports and sheds light on the hidden cause of the tragic condo collapse in Florida.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paris-based journalist covering labor, culture & politics , Richard Wiles joins Thom to discuss what fossil fuel producers have hidden for profit, irrespective of the damage done to the planet. Channel 4 in the UK has published a startling exposé on an Exxon-Mobil lobbyist who revealed the U.S. senators who he says are key to opposing legislation that might harm the oil industry.  Exxon is lying about what they do on climate change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cosby got Trump's Sweetheart Deal- We should not have a two-tier justice system like this in the United States; America should hold the rich to the same level of accountability as the rest of us. Prof. Richard Wolff explains how The Supreme Court showed us how dark money can change the rules of an economy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

True patriots love their country & work to make the nation better. Demagogues & right-wing billionaires just try to pit us against each other and tear our republic apart while enriching themselves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the mental illness of Donald Trump contagious? Dr Justin Frank, clinical psychologist and author of 'Trump on the Couch' joins Thom to answer that question. And the Swanson frozen dinner heir Tucker Carlson goes after General Mark Milly for his comments on the study of racism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.