The Hartmann Report

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.

"What do you call a failed coup? A rehearsal." If the Reaganism billionaires and GOP succeed in crippling the Biden administration's efforts to help Americans during the Second Republican Great Depression, buckle up. It's going to get a lot worse in 2024.Also Medea Benjamin on how Biden promised to end a devastating war in Yemen. He must act — today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 6th was America's Kristallnacht. Two hundred and forty five years and millions of lives dedicated or given to defend the American ideal could vanish.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The filibuster was grounded in slavery and threatens all life on Earth. Two Democratic Senators are blocking Schumer from killing the racist, anti-democratic filibuster, just to protect Big Oil/Coal and Big Banks. Call them now and let them know what you think. It has to end, and you can help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The merciless Republican traitors are begging for mercy while many are still at-large. Don’t give it to them. This moment demands justice. And, if America doesn’t implement the “Buy American” vision now, the 21st Century will be the Chinese Century. Technological independence and repudiating “free trade” are key. Biden is taking that challenge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here we go again- will the Republicans convince Biden to shoot Santa Claus like Obama and Clinton did? And will there be any consequences for the treason and crimes of the latest Republican president, or will he get away with it all just like his predecessors?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A literal madman and fulminating racist is no longer in charge of our nuclear arsenal and police apparatus. As the toxic fog clears, and after taking a deep breath... what kind of America have Trump and the Republicans left us with? When did we begin to glorify 'lifestyles of the rich and famous'? And how can we move towards a fairer world?Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna shares his views on how we must deliver on improving people's lives. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom on the three vital steps that Democrats must pursue to bring us back from the brink. Education, healthcare and the Green New Deal. Also, without Trump convicted in the Senate there will be no justice and accountability for the insurrectionists and more violence will be coming our way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the celebrations and hopeful energy of the Biden Harris administration takes shape, how do we recover from the feeling of foreboding and habituated panic of the Trump train careening off track? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann carries Joe Biden's inauguration with callers and commentary. How long will it take for all of us to collectively recover from the Trump trauma?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America is at a fascist turning point and only totally disempowering and humiliating Trump will stop it.  Will our leaders and media have the courage to do it?  Dr. Justin A. Frank MD analyses the psychology of mob mentality and violence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sirius XM radio host, Joe Madison joins Thom to discuss civil rights, MLK and the consequences of "block busting" before the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Judith Browne Dianis of the Advancement Project reflects on the black women who paved the way for future generations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If they don’t keep the voter fraud myth alive, the entire Republican edifice will come tumbling down. Forty years of electoral victories in close races will be revealed as the product of a scam. For the next forty years the GOP will wander in the political wilderness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump leaves on 20 January, which begs the question, what will happen on 21 January going forward. Will there be peace and will Trump and his cronies be held accountable? Thom is joined by Brendan O’Connor who is a journalist-contributor of The Nation Magazine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump put Ali Alexander in charge of the January 6th march that turned into a riot. Alexander was filmed in Georgia threatening arson both in Georgia and in Washington D.C. The new ugly news about this Ali Alexander is exposed by Greg Palast, investigative journalist. Dr. Richard Wolff studies the capitol riot from an economist's viewpoint.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some very wealthy people helped put Donald Trump in office, and have continued to subsidize the Trump presidency and those Republicans who enable it.Why would they do this? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann carries the US House debates around the historic second impeachment of Donald Trump. Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan joins Thom for introductory comments and answers listener questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom reads the articles of impeachment drawn up against Trump for incitement of his rally crowd to commit deadly sedition. Will we take action now to remove this dangerous president from office?Ron Haviv is a war photographer who embedded with the Capitol Hill mob- he shares with Thom what he saw when the rioters stormed the building. And we hear a sampling of the testimony before Congress on whether to ask Mike Pence to invoke the 25th amendment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who is truly responsible for causing seditious rioters to hunt for Congressional leaders in the capitol building? Are right wing propaganda outlets like Fox to blame? Was all this a failed attempt to give Trump an excuse to revoke habeas corpus and declare a state of emergency? We must have accountability not only for the little fish who attacked our government, but also for the big fish who have been lying to them. Veteran talk show host Joe Madison joins Thom to dissect the deeper meaning of these events.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive Congressional leader Ro Khanna recounts his experience the day the Capitol building was overrun by Trump rioters- and how does he respond to callers that emphatically want to see Trump rapidly removed from office for his crimes? And what happened to the Progressive request for a House floor vote on Medicare for All?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Impeachment and the 25th Amendment are two ways we can stop Trump. But what about his violent supporters?  Can prosecutors be lobbied to put would be insurrectionists behind bars?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Pence has said he will not invoke the 25th amendment, so will Congress get it together to impeach Mr. Crazy while he has his finger on the nuclear button? How can we be protected from the actions of this man who Dr. Justin Frank has predicted is likely to be a danger to himself and others as the reality of his election loss sets in? Was the attack on the capitol a dress rehearsal for violence when Biden is sworn in on the 20th?Thom dissects the implications of these events- could Trump be liable for felony murder for encouraging the attack on the capitol that led to several deaths?.. Is censoring a US President on social media a dangerous precedent?.. What must we do about all this?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How much damage can Trump do in 13 days? Can he and will he be restrained by either impeachment or the 25th amendment?  Will Trump behave like other authoritarian leaders on the past and try to take the rest of us with him as he goes out?  Should we expect Republicans to stick with Trump to the bitter end? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During official vote certification hearing, pandemonium breaks out in the US capitol as Trump protestors storm congressional chambers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pundits across the American political spectrum are wringing their hands about the fate and future of the "dirty dozen" Republican senators challenging Biden's election. One of the most widespread stories about their motivation is that they're "afraid of Trump" or are "worried about being primaried." Both ideas are wrong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump never would have been president if the Supreme Court had not effectively made political bribery illegal. Can we get the money out of politics or are we likely to end up with an authoritarian takeover? Is it time to stop thinking about Trump but instead of the future fascist movement he has given voice and life to? Plus, investigative journalist Greg Palast reports from on the ground in Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the last four years we've watched with horror as Trump has brought in an unprecedented level of regulatory capture- putting lobbyists, billionaires, and grifters directly in charge of their industries. Is this part of the reason for Trump's massive failure at protecting Americans from Covid-19? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann examines the strategies for mitigating climate change and reviews some of the most significant scientific reports of 2020. Conversations with Ingrid Newkirk President of PETA, Bill Freese from the Center for Food Safety and Thomas Linzey, Senior Legal Counsel for the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the science piles up showing meat consumption has a devastating impact on our planet, can the meat industry hide the damage it is causing to the earth and to our health? Dr. Michel Gregor joins Thom with the science that shows how eating animals created the Covid pandemic and many others, including HIV.Plus Roger Hallam, founder of the worldwide movement Extinction Rebellion is here. Can we possibly imagine the horrors we risk if we don't stop the destruction of our life support system on earth?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As immigrant-born California Secretary of State Alex Padilla rises to fill Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' former Senate seat, the influence of the Democrats is strengthening across the country. Will the Georgia special election swing blue and give Democrats all three houses of government in Washington?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beri Bonglim of the Global Crop Diversity Trust has been working with a team of seed collectors trying to rescue the genetic diversity of edible plants- can they help us survive global warming?.. Dr David Reichmuth from the Clean Vehicles Project has been crunching the numbers on the carbon impact of electric cars- he joins Thom with the details... And Dr Andrew Glikson from the Australian National University compares our current situation to mass extinctions in Earth's history- what is likely to happen if we keep pouring carbon into the atmosphere?.. Plus- Greg Palast on the deep water blowout in the Caspian BP doesn't want anyone to know about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Though the Democrats have had a challenge creating effective messaging. they are making more and more gains as the Biden inauguration approaches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 million Americans have lost their health care coverage since the start of the pandemic. How have Republicans worked to enrich their big donors by rigging the system on their behalf? Why does big pharma work to stop the importation of cheap drugs from other countries? What are the pitfalls Republicans built into Medicare to shovel cash to the insurance industry, and what pitfalls should the average person be ready for? Plus Thom reads from 'Medical Apartheid' by Harriet A. Washington.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If conservatives aren't stupid, what are they? How could they be taken in by the insanity of Trump's lies? Democrats must restore the protective function of government and heal the nation from the damage Trump has done- but how should they respond to sedition on the right? What will become of 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.

Trump has massively mishandled Covid-19. As nurses and doctors struggle heroically with the workload and risk of infection- why have Mitch McConnell and the Trump-Humpers set back and let the crisis grow out of control? Will Republicans like Joe Wilson learn anything when they themselves contract the disease?Plus- should we be promoting the fact that the Pfizer vaccine technology was invented by scientists of color? How accurate are the efficacy numbers?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just in time for Xmas- the true origin of Santa Claus! And, have you lost a loved one to the war on Christmas??Thom asks whether James Madison's nightmare is coming true of the fusion of church and state?.. What did the founders believe in and how did they come to a compromise in the founding documents of our nation? Will the rise of the 'spirtual, not religious' and those who identify with paganism shift Christianity away from Republicanism? And was Jesus' message always in line with paganism anyway?- that we are all connected, all rising and falling together in this world...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works joins Thom to caution that the Trump administration has made several last ditch efforts to hobble social security and that Joe Biden needs to thououghly clean house when he comes into office.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ralph on his new family cookbook- and how what's on the table is connected to corporate and monopoly corruption. From private information being used to manipulate the vulnerable to endless robo-calls, corporations are learning to manipulate your behavior with surveillance capitalism. And Evan Greer of 'Fight For the Future' wants us to roll back Trump's elimination of Net Neutrality and reinstate protections against internet providers selling our search history. What can we all do to help?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THIS IS BEYOND GRIFTT.S. Eliot famously said that the world will end "not with a bang, but a whimper." It's also how strongman dictator reigns typically end, and Trump is no exception. He's having his "Downfall bunker moment," and it could be very dangerous. In the next month, Trump could start a war to try to provoke an emergency that might keep him in office. He could order the military to occupy the swing states to overturn the election results. Will Mike Pence have to step in and invoke the 25th amendment?Meanwhile, proof of the treason and corruption of Michael Flynn and Jared Kushner and of Trump himself are coming to the surface. Are they all getting away with treason?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The soulless, sellout GOP must either reform itself or die. Investigative journalist Greg Palast reports that despite desperate suppression attempts, Georgia voters are more enthusiastic than ever to show up to the polls and for mail in balloting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to answer listener questions. What are the chances for Progressive policies under the upcoming Biden administration? Will the common person see any relief from the Covid crisis before the year is out?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do countries depreciate their currencies over time?  Prices are set by the final seller, but there are limits. The seller works out through economics, the maximum price they can change for the item. Dr. Richard Wolff joins Thom for a deep dive on the impact of economics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans have taken over Talk Radio. If Democrats want to win the American people, they need to get on the air. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Calvinistic worldview and the massive inequality it’s brought America over the last 40 years is a cancer destroying our republic. America once had the world’s strongest middle class and widespread social stability. While it didn’t extend to all Americans, we had a formula that worked and needed to be extended. We must drive a stake through its heart and this poisonous ideology altogether.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thom takes a deep dive into understanding authoritarianism with scholar Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of 'Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present', followed by a fascinating discussion with Meagan-Hatcher Mays of the activist group Indivisible, on the problems we must tackle if we are to keep our republic. Was Trump practicing the use of the military and secret police to establish a strongman dictator? What stopped him? How can we avoid another lying con-man taking over our nation who, like Trump, truly doesn't care if Americans live or die? Must we rein in Facebook to protect Democracy? 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 fight back. If corporate media continues to refuse to discuss McConnell's blackmail, we must individually speak up among friends and communities, and also let our lawmakers know what we think. It's time to raise some hell.One Fair Wage, a national nonprofit representing subminimum wage workers, released a new report detailing the shocking experience of service workers experience in arenas of public health and harassment during the pandemic. President of One Fair Wage, Saru Jayaraman joins Thom to explain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive leaders Ro Khanna and Mark Pocan join Thom today for topics including... the likelihood of consequences for the Senators who supported Trump's conspiracy to overturn the election... the alternate reality created by right wing propaganda... Progressives running in 2021... Democrats getting their message across... being clear-eyed on confronting a Republican party that cynically only cares about power... and what the chances of another stimulus deal getting out during this session?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.