The Hartmann Report

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.

Climate change is here, as Thom presents his show from a Portland suffering from temperatures above 100- will the reality of climate change sink into the national consciousness? Will we take real action before it is too late?Tom Lindsay of the Center for Environmental and Democratic Rights joins the show to tell us about a landmark Rights of Nature law in Florida that is actually protecting the ecosystem and clean water.And Rick Herz of EarthRights International reviews an important recent Supreme Court ruling that could determine whether it's even possible to sue corporations for crimes committed overseas.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 of Earth System Science Center-Penn State University, Michael Mann weighs in on the worrisome shifts in the great conveyor belt, and the dangerous heatwave threatening the Pacific Northwest. Record temps of 115 degrees in the shade this weekend in Portland. 119 degrees ground temperature in the Arctic; 80 degrees air temperature.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Journalist at The Atlantic, George Packer joined Thom to discuss his interpretation of the four Americas. America has fractured. People in the United States no longer agree on the nation’s purpose, values, history, or meaning. Is reconciliation even possible? Also Professor Richard Wolff joined Thom to explain that it is catastrophic to increase the debt ceiling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dear Democrats: Don't Negotiate With Terrorists - Biden, Schumer and the so-called “Problem Solvers” in the Democratic caucus need to wake the hell up: When you negotiate with GOP terrorist-lovers & enhance their credibility you will lose every timeDr. Eric Feigl-Ding - Is the Delta & Delta + Covid variants the "greatest threat" (as Fauci says) to ending the pandemic?Vaccine Passports Could Save Us From Trump's Final Massacre - Will the next few months become a “Great Awakening” for America or a “Great Dying” for Trump followers?Senator Bernie Sanders - Is There an Infrastructure Deal & Does it Work?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senior Reporter at Mother Jones, Tim Murphy reports on the little known metamorphosis of Senator Kyrsten Sinema.Time to say "You're Fired" to Merrick Garland? It’s time for the Biden administration to put someone in Merrick Garland’s position who will fight for our republic and the rule of law.Florida students required to register political views with the state to promote ‘intellectual diversity’.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As 'No Label' Democrats stall passage of the For the People Act, will we be able to overcome big money's influence in our politics?Greg Palast joins Thom with the latest plan to illegally throw African-American voters off the voter rolls in Georgia. Also, could we fix fake news by teaching Americans to spot propaganda, like they do it in Finland?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Americans who care about the fate and future of our republic damn well better get active now.Investigative journalist from The Intercept, Lee Fang joins Thom to discuss newly leaked audio of Joe Manchin and the implication of dark money.Iran's newly elected hardliner president has been described as the "Butcher of Tehran."National Iranian American Council President, Jamal Abdi explains the situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JFK historian and author, Lamar Waldron joins Thom to discuss the bizarre way that Nixon's war on drugs 50 years ago unraveled.  Journalist, Julia Rock speaks on the hiding of the union busters. Radio host Dean Obeidallah points out that the FBI is calling Jan 6th terrorism. Why isn't everyone else? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Poor people are upset with Joe Manchin. but what happens when they find out why their vote is being suppressed? Is it time for poor and working class Americans to join West Virginians and March on Manchin? Pam Garrison is a member of the Poor People’s Campaign and has been challenging Manchin over the conditions of poor people in the WV community where she lives. Bishop Barber would like to elevate her voice. Wisconsin Rep. Mark Pocan joins Thom for a progressive town hall to theorize with callers the fate of the Infrastructure Bill and strategies for Dems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Ryan PhD joins the show to speak on his newest book, Civilized to Death which counters the idea that progress is inherently good.  Arguing that the “progress” defining our age is analogous to an advancing disease. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Feigl-Ding of the Federation Of American Scientists joins Thom- will the emerging Delta variant of Covid-19 from India spike hospitalizations in unvaccinated red states?Plus- Public Citizen's Lori Wallach on why Angela Merkel and others don't want to let poor countries make copyrighted vaccines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Trump lost the election, we now have proof that Trump attempted a coup to keep himself in power. He wasn't successful — but his effort to overturn the election continues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yale law professor Elizabeth Hinton joins Thom on her new book 'America On Fire: The Untold Story of Police Violence and Black Rebellion'. How did changes made to policing in the 1960s lead to a cycle of violence in poor urban communities? And how might we break that cycle?Plus- does a new Louisiana history textbook show we still have a long way to go until we reach a more equitable and just future?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's past time to fire the Trump appointees who are sabotaging social security and ending the chance for many Americans to be old with dignity. Alex Lawson is the executive director at Social Security Works.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats must play hardball; the future of our republic is at risk. When your opponents are deeply corrupt, using the word corruption isn’t just a strategy, it’s an imperative.In our Progressive Town Hall, Michigan Rep. Andy Levin discusses his EV Freedom Act, a key chunk of the Green New Deal that would create a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers along the US highway system. EV Freedom Act is big, bold and progressive AND has the buy-in necessary to get it passed. President Biden campaigned on a virtually identical EV-platform and Ford has endorsed the bill, along with many environmental and labor groups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have to ask if the bullies have won, after all? Or is the Biden administration going to finally start setting limits and imposing logical consequences?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Homelessness is an epidemic in America. Time to repudiate the failed Reaganomics experiment and take ending poverty seriously again here in America. Thom takes down a confused GOP caller who blames the Democrats for institutional racism, wondering why African Americans vote blue? When a political party is more obsessed with identity than issues - America is in trouble. Can America function as a multi-racial, ethnic, religious democracy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America has always had a weird attitude about prosecuting the rich and powerful. But the newly revealed crimes of Trump are his highest offenses against our nation and democracy itself. Also Professor Richard Wolff explains why there's so much hysteria about inflation right now, and if it is justified.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a fascist, the problem is never how best to present the truth to the public but how best to use the news to deceive the public into giving the fascist and his group more money or more power.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angelo Carusone from Media Matters joins Thom to share what he's learned tracking qAnon- how has the group metastasized since Q himself stopped posting?And then- Reaganism resulted in record numbers of people living on the streets of America. And at the same time, new data shows that the very rich are setting their own records for how little tax they are paying. Could taxing the morbidly wealthy be used to care for the most vulnerable among us?Or will the right succeed in using race-baiting and shady tactics to maintain control over the nation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can America become a functional multi-ethnic Democracy? Or will both parties effectively choose to support a male-dominated white ethno-state? How corrupt are the right-wing Democratic Senators currently holding up legislation that could help the common man? Also, activist and author Wendell Potter has a fascinating book out on the health insurance industry. How do high deductibles keep many Americans from going to the doctor?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veteran activist Medea Benjamin reports to Thom live on the ground from Peru, where a presidential election showdown is underway between a political heiress and a humble common man representing the ordinary people. Then- former Progressive Congressman Dennis Kucinich on what he learned fighting corporate power in Cleveland Ohio- and he's not afraid to give away the spoiler of his new book... he won. Also, Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna answers listeners questions- what is holding up the Democratic agenda in Congress?Will genuine Democracy prevail over the resurgence of faux populist fascism all over the planet? Will the end of Democracy arrive in America wearing its pants backwards?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Was there a plan to claim Antifa was attacking on the Jan 6th insurrection? Providing the chance for Trump to declare martial law? Democratic-leaning communities are getting vaccinated. Republican communities aren't.  Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan joins Thom for a progressive national 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.

The “Philosophers,” “Thieving Scoundrels” and “Foreign Enemies” are having a collective moment that could take down America. If Democrats can't use reconciliation or reform the filibuster - Is it too late for democracy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Aldhous, science reporter for Buzzfeed, joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the political and monetary motivations that lied to America about the Texas size death toll.   Dangerous weather can kill but when conditions are made worse by profiteering and poorly maintained infrastructure, deadly storms become far more deadly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Grand Dragon of today’s Ku Klux Kaucus is Donald Trump. He dumped his blog because he has nothing to say that anyone wants to hear beyond one single message. He’s not thinking deep thoughts about the economy, or the state of the nation’s infrastructure, or offering insights into the Middle East. There’s literally no philosophy Trump holds — other than one single idea — that truly matters to the vast majority of the Republicans who support him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When government is poisoned and paralyzed by billionaire money and libertarian ideology, it’s time for GOP elected officials to party...and suppress the vote!  Lisa Graves of True North Research joins Thom to discuss the Supreme Court, the Koch Brothers and big money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's it going to take for Americans to abandon the macho fantasy of a good guy with a gun?When Is American going to realize that Trump buddies are still working to destroy America? Apparently Michael Flynn is still working for foreign governments. He was working for at least one, and probably two foreign governments when he was Trump’s national security advisor; he confessed to it when he was confronted with it by the FBI, pled guilty to it, and was convicted of it. That’s what Trump pardoned him for. Being a traitor. And now he’s calling for the US military to overthrow the government of the United States of America. He’s clearly still working for somebody other than America. Plus - the lies the right wing pushes about the 2nd amendment versus the reality of gun and police violence in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Presented with a clear chance to move on from Trumpism after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, the GOP has instead continued its drift toward anti-democratic action and white grievance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How many times will Democrats play Charlie Brown to the Lucy's Republican football? What is Joe Manchin doing?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's paramilitaries have turned GOPers into bullies or left them "scared sh**less" What happens when the Democrats take on the corned animals in the GOP now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Joi Lewis, CEO & Founder-The Healing Justice Foundation asks if now is the time of reckoning for communities of color? Kymone Freeman with Black Lives Matter, talks about the impact of George Floyd's murder on America after one year of reflection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom debates Carrie Lukas from the Independent Women's Forum- What would be the consequences of requiring employers to give women 90 days off to have a child... with her pay covered by the federal government? Plus - what are the functions of sexual taboos and sexual politics, and why are they so often used politically by Republicans? Also, Richard Wolff shares his insights, and Thom reads from 'Why Women have Better Sex Under Socialism'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's Cops are Having Their Harvey Weinstein Moment - The casting couch is now largely a relic of the past. If we keep pushing hard, soon the same will be true of murderous and corrupt cops.  If Trump is actually indicted, how do you think that will play out? Will MAGAts be in the streets?  Will it strengthen him or destroy him? What happens when they also indict his kids? Will this be the end of our long national nightmare, or just the beginning of an entirely new one? Why is Merrick Garland Protecting Bill Barr?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Jealous, President of People For the American Way joins Thom to discuss solutions for police accountability, filibuster of the 1/6 Commission and national voting rights legislation.Author and talk radio host, Egberto Willies considers if America can generate the seeds of racial harmony?Joe Madison reflects with Thom one year after George Floyd's murder if our country can embrace a higher vision of humanity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.