The Hartmann Report

Will a new policy see some retirees getting their Medicare coverage swapped out for a PPO, perhaps even against their will? The executive director of Social Security Works, Alex Lawson, joins Thom with a look at the continuing Republican assault on public health care.Also, are we past the downturn in the economic boom/bust cycle or not? What will the economic consequences of so much new money in the economy be? Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom with his take.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Justin Frank joins Thom to answer listener questions on how to deal with the trauma of the pandemic and 4 years of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A young man has killed eight Asian women in an act of sexual violence.  When incels attack our community what do we do? While many are trying to figure out the motivation of these self proclaimed "involuntary celibates'" today, families and friends of his victims are mourning.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Culture Has Changed About Sexism - When Will It Change About Greedy Billionaire-ism? How does culture decide which changes are acceptable & which are not?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can the Republicans' latest fake freakouts distract from the popularity of the Democratic party's agenda- including Covid relief and making voting a legal right. Will the dominoes begin to fall as we reverse the failure s of neoliberalism?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it time to reverse the tax increases on working people- like taxing social security- that Ronald Reagan got passed in the 80s? Is the Reagan Revolution's scheme to gut the middle class finally coming to an end? Is Joe Biden the man who will pull this off? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd is about to start after many delays.  Karissa Lewis, National Field director of the Movement for Black Lives expounds on the stakes.  Rep. Ro Khanna joins Thom for a progressive town hall, answering listener questions on the new developments in Biden's administration and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The GOP is bringing back medieval gender politics in the latest attack on women's rights. Their target, the supreme court! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Politics goes in cycles, and we may well be at the end of a 40 or 50 year cycle of conservative domination, flipping into a new progressive era. Does the American Rescue Plan Signal the End of the Reagan Revolution?The British Monarchy & the Royal Trumps Remind Us All of the Importance of Democracy - The world is getting tired of overdressed cranky billionaire families.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Hedger vs Thom - Why are Republicans hysterical about the debt when it comes to helping people - but not when it comes to tax cuts for billionaires? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America needs a constitutional right to vote, as Georgia proves that Jim Crow never completely ended.  Is Trump's move to take over the Republican Party about power or money?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are the Republicans of today really fighting to create oligarchic capitalism in this country? Is it possible Andrew Cuomo is being torpedoed for a reason? What is the purpose of the smokescreens right wing media are busily creating? Give out pizza and go to jail. Greg Palast joins Thom to expose the latest tactics of voter suppression in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Compared to other nations, we've done a terrible job at protecting our citizens. Why isn't this failure being talked about? And why are Republican governors are already ending mask mandates after an incredible mishandling of the virus? Media Matters' Parker Malloy joins Thom- how can Democrats fight the smokescreen the right is throwing up with their lies about so-called 'cancel culture'? Why are they trying to distract from the popularity of President Biden's agenda?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans are engaging in culture war with Potato Head & Dr Seuss... so you won't notice their embrace of Gangster Capitalism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If Biden wants peace between the United States and Iran, he has to start by ending Trump's sanctions. Dr. Trita Parsi joins Thom to discuss how Trump is still hurting Iran months after leaving the presidency through sanctions which stand in the way of peace.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's the genuine litmus test for Biden's support of Unions- History shows that unions are the most powerful way to build a healthy and vibrant middle-class. Thom debates conservative Julio Rivera on the historic success of organized labor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom breaks down the impact of the newest US bills, how citizens are impacted economically and what difference the filibuster makes. Prof. Richard Wolff -  Sanctions on Cuba are again in the news, have economic sanctions ever worked as a foreign policy tool? Do sanctions ever work as good economics?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After reviewing the joint congressional hearings on the capitol riot, Thom reveals the glaring omissions that point to Trump's cold blooded coup attempt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans Go To War While Democrats Try To Negotiate. Dems must stop the religious hustlers, racists and billionaires from picking Uncle Sam’s pockets.Congressman Mark Pocan answers listener calls for national progressive town hall meeting.CA Scores a win for net neutrality! Thom is joined by Evan Greer, deputy director of Fight for the Future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom debates the minimum wage decision with Republican Patrick Hedger, Vice President of Policy-Taxpayers Protection Alliance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happened to the Black Lives Matter Anti-fascist who killed a Proud Boy in self defense? Republicans want to cut welfare because a few people might exploit it. So what! Let them exploit it if that is what it takes. It is worth it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blowing the lid off the billionaires’ big con — and its deadly link to the coronavirus pandemic. Who wants to be a rich man in a poor country?Prof. Richard Wolff - What the bond market is, how it works, and why the average person should understand and pay attention to it (or not)?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What can we learn from 400 years of African American contribution, work and struggle? Dr. Keisha Blain's newest book examines the community that survived America.Also Thom's take on the nefarious plot underway around the State of the Union Address.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Texas is being ripped off for electricity – all due to George W. Bush doing favors on deregulation for ‘mates’ in TX. And today, Texans are paying the price – literally. And some die.Greg Palast joins Thom to explain why the US no longer has the cheapest and most reliable electricity.Americans need help, higher wages, COVID Relief, leading that cause is Senator Bernie SandersSenator Bernie Sanders joins Thom, saying that every working adult will receive another $1,400 under plans and to extend employment benefits until September.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Kamps is the nuclear waste specialist at Beyond Nuclear. Mr. Kamps joins Thom to discuss the growing Nuclear problem, the mini chernobyls happening across the country and more!Thom and callers react to Trump's coup, the Senate hearings on security, and reflect on history. Can Americans today, rise to the level of Smedley Butler and Franklin Roosevelt?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. joins Thom to break down the possibilities on Trump's Tax Returns.Over 500,000 Dead - Know Nothing Republicans Must Be Held Responsible for the Death and Suffering They've Caused - The GOP's lies should end them up in the dustbin of history are ready and willing for a 2024 authoritarian coup.How Did The Senate Fall? Live Senate Security Hearings! The Senate committees on rules and homeland security holds a joint hearing on the failures that led to the breach of the Capitol by pro-Trump rioters. Plus callers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump still has majority Republican support; most are ready and willing for a 2024 authoritarian coup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, a long interview with the author of "Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America’s Cheap Goods", Amelia Pang. She tells the heartbreaking story of how many of our imports from China are made by forced labor and are connected to the repression- and even genocide- of ethnic minorities. Also, Auna Dennis from Common Cause Georgia tells Thom about the latest dirty tricks the Georgia legislature is using to reduce the black vote there. And we hear about how Progressive are taking over the Wisconsin Democratic Party- how are they doing it?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today- Dr Richard Wolff on why the conservative double standard has it backwards- trillions spent to bail out the rich is A-OK, while moderate spending to support the poor is not? What are the true causes of inflation and is it likely to happen now? What can we do about 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.

Progressive proposals are very popular with Republican voters. Can Biden ignore the Republican shills for the very rich and deliver on change to improve the lives of ordinary Americans? Listeners from across the country chime in with their ideas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taking stock of the lies Republicans have told their voters all these years- how have they harmed the lives of average Americans? Thom reads from the Lancet's devastating peer-reviewed summary of the damage Trump has done to the nation- but is that just the tip of the right-wing iceberg? Can fascism live without lies?Thom is joined by Markos Moulitsas, founder of Progressive news site Daily Kos and the polling group Civiqs- what can be done right now to help the Democrats achieve their agenda of helping the common person?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The failure of the electrical grid in Texas shows us all how the Republican free-market lie results in disaster and dysfunction. And is the Republican climate change lie hiding the role a warm arctic may have in driving severe winter storms?Adrian Shelley of Public Citizen Texas drops by with a very informative conversation on deregulation of the Texas power system. And Dr. Michael Mann joins Thom to discuss how extreme cold snaps may fit into global climate change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julio Rivera returns to debate Thom on whether Trump's tall tale was a whopper.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California Congressional representative and Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus, Ro Khanna answers listener phone calls in a progressive town hall, and explains why now is the time to fight for the fifteen dollar minimum wage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are talks about unifying with Trump supporters and former staff too soon? Rep. Andy Levin says he will unify with anyone who wants real justice, so that might leave out 89% of all Trump supporters. Andy Levin is U.S. Representative (D-MI, 9th District). Member of the House Committee on Education & Labor and the House Foreign Affairs Committee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What will be the ultimate fallout from Trump's Big Lie? Will we see more lone wolf terrorist attacks? Or will fascism rise to power in America? Are Republicans like Ted Cruz trying to lay the groundwork for their own future insurrection?Plus, we hear the brilliant presentations by Democratic impeachment managers in the Senate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the historic second impeachment trial continues, the case is made by the managers of the history of violence incited by Trump before the attack on the US capitol. With presentations by Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado, and Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom airs and reviews with callers the historic second impeachment trial of Donald Trump in the US Senate.  With presentations by Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Rep. Joe Neguse of Colorado, and Del. Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom airs and reviews with callers, the opening arguments on the first day of the historic second impeachment trial of Donald Trump in the US Senate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Historically, America has held those who attack us to account. Will we again? For justice to prevail, even a “chosen one” who encouraged attacks on America must be held to account.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 seriously tax the rich to restore America's greatness, rebuild the commons and middle class, and get our billionaire problem under control.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director of Global Justice Now, Nick Dearden joins Thom to explain why some countries may not receive covid vaccines until 2022, 2023, or even 2024. Patent laws are preventing enough vaccines from being made. Is money more important than saving lives? Where is the People’s Vaccine? Rep. Brendan Boyle is the newest member of the congressional progressive caucus to join Thom Hartmann for a virtual town hall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why the Marjorie Taylor Greene fiasco determines much of the fate and future of American Republicanism. The GOP is at a crossroads & their crisis threatens the American experiment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prof. Richard Wolff explains how times of economic despair have changed history over the last thousand years?We thought January 6th was the big crisis point, but it was actually the culmination of years of work by the GOP that long preceded Trump.  If this ongoing plot isn't stopped now, America is doomed. The Republican’s brutal oligarchy plot Is dangerous and must be stopped now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Was Trump an asset of the KGB and the Russians – and is he still today? Craig Unger's new book shares the long history of Trump's Russian Collusion. Craig Unger is the author of five books on the GOP's war on democracy, including his latest, “American Kompromat.”  Craig Unger has also been a Vanity Fair contributor for 15 years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is freedom? The rightwing idea of “freedom” is a lie: Real freedom helps people stop struggling for survival and instead move toward a meaningful life. We have to take the word "freedom" back from the billionaire and rightwing cranks. Rep. Ro Khanna joins the program to answer listener questions in a progressive town hall discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have we got all the parts necessary to prove Trump's conspiracy with the attack on Capitol Hill? New documents coming to light may be the smoking gun to the former president's treason. And attorney David Gosar joins Thom on the air to condemn his own brother- Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar- for his part in selling Trump's Big Lie and for supporting the insurrection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's January 6th coup was just practice. Unless we can increase the standard of living for Americans, another coup is coming. Can Biden, progressives and you make it happen? Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom to discuss why some countries made a real mess and others succeed at making government work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wisconsin Representative and Progressive Caucus Co-chair Mark Pocan joins Thom for a national listener Town Hall. Also Forensic Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor Dr. Bandy Lee reveals how Trump and other cult leaders infect their disciples and endanger public health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, Lori Wallach joins Thom on why "Buy America" is a good first step. Enacting EO’s Goals Requires President Biden to End 60 Nations’ Trade Pact Buy American Waivers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.