The Hartmann Report

To Save the World, End the Filibuster - The filibuster is not just helping authoritarians damage democracy; it's endangering all life on planet Earth, including the future of the human species. Is Suppressing the Vote Going to Work the Way the Republicans Are Expecting?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cars taught us how to deal with things that can kill people. There's a "free market" solution to guns that every Republican should love. The new COVID strains hitting Michigan could be a disaster unless the vaccines can work against new strains too?  Brazil is surpassing us in Covid deaths because of corrupt government mismanagement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From policies that continue to add to the pile of the Covid dead, to denying the disabled and the homeless the support they need to simply survive, how and why does the right wing do what it does? Has the GOP become a cult that celebrates death and destruction?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Joe Biden rolls out his green infrastructure plan and increases US vaccinations against the Covid-19 virus, the GOP continues arguments of meaningless cancel culture fights and resistance against masking measures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DEBATE! Thom Vs Julio Rivera - Why Do Republican's Support Trump's and His Cronies White Supremacists Opposition to Immigration Reform?Professor John A. Powell - Chauvin trial and the roots of systemic racism in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Trumpism" Is Simply White Supremacy - Donald Trump is the man George Wallace hoped he could one day become. He rode the train of white supremacy all the way to the White House, something Wallace only dreamed of.Trial Attorney Debbie Hines reports on the Chauvin Trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will America Hold Trump & His Enablers Accountable for 400,000 Unnecessary Deaths? Is this manslaughter, now that Trump brags that he actively ignored the scientific advice? And what of justice for slain George Floyd as his murder trial begins?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Donald Trump planning on overthrowing the United States government, committing real treason or is it just a scheme to make money? Originally his run for president was just a publicity stunt, what happens when this scheme succeeds? Greg Palast - Exxon Valdez disaster (33 years ago) Don’t buy Exxon’s fable Of the drunken captain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topic: Dear Republicans: What Did You Expect? Did you really think turning America over to billionaire oligarchs and giant corporations would make a better world?DEBATE: Larry Klayman Vs Thom - Why do you want American families to live in poverty in the richest country in the world?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Georgians Are Waking Up To Governor Kemp’s Authoritarian Takeover - This naked assault on democracy sets the stage for other GOP-controlled states to do the same.DC Statehood Advocate Jamal Holtz weighs in on the record high support for DC Statehood.Former border agent (now whistleblower) Jenn Budd - "New allegations that Customs and Border Patrol set up an illegal border crossing just so CNN could film it."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 breaks down the economics of mass shootings or police shootings... Aunna Dennis, Executive Director of Common Cause Georgia, lays out the strategy for defeating voter suppression..Trial lawyer and former prosecutor Debbie Hines gives insight into the Chauvin trial with her new essay "The innocence of whiteness" versus justice for a black man in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Americans are disconnected from the real carnage these weapons of war produce. It is time to show the graphic real images to shock the public into realizing the horror of mass shootings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American mass murders are a remnant of our slave patrols. RBG was right that Heller was wrongly decided and needs to be overturned. Is it finally time to get rid of the Second Amendment?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Rand Paul and his buddies bring America a whole new round of Covid? Thom looks at the science.And more evidence comes to light of Russian interference in our elections- and other crimes that helped Republicans like Ron Johnson gets elected; how will Democrats respond? How can we reach family members trapped in right wing cult views and unable to see reality? Will Trump ever be liable for his crimes?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive Congressmen Ro Khanna and Mark Pocan field listener questions on the most urgent issues facing Biden's administration despite Republican resistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.