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Was Trump pressuring Ukraine for negative information on Joe Biden's son in exchange for military aid? The Climate Strike is happening worldwide and speculations are rising on who may be the whistle blower? ~ Book reading from "The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone's Well-Being" by Kate Pickett and Richard G. Wilkinson Thom Hartmann is joined by Treger Strasberg and Rob Strasberg the founders of Humble Design, a Detroit based non-profit helping families transitioning out of homeless shelters by providing furnishings and design services. ~ Talk Media News report with Doug Christian ~ Economist, Professor Richard Wolff analyses the recent activity of the Federal Reserve and explains the potential impact and historical relevance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A whistle-blower has revealed that Trump made an inappropriate promise to a foreign leader, but the Coverup-General Bill Barr refuses to tell the Intelligence Committee in Congress the details, as is required by law.To whom did Trump betray us? Was it Mr Bone Saw, Putin, or the Emir of Qatar- Thom's listeners theorize as to what Trump promised to whom, and why.Plus, Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to speak with callers about Iran and the current status of the impeachment hearings. And Talk Media News correspondent Tom Squitieri reports on the attacks on Saudi Arabia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should Trump Have the Power to Take Us to War?Tensions between Iran and the United States are growing thanks to President Trump. But does Trump have the ability to take us to war? Only Congress can authorize a war. It’s right there in the Constitution. The Founders did this because they did not want any president to ever acquire the king-like power of war making: they believed it was too much power in the hands of one person, and thus could lead to disaster.If Donald Trump tries to take us into war with Iran, Congress and massive public opinion must stop him. Call your member of the House and both your senators today. ~ Thom describes the history and origins of the Saudi war with Yemen. ~ Jefferson's Three Tyrannies are at play today- theocrats, warlords, and the rich. Does Mr. Bone Saw represent all three? ~ The discussion deepens with Thom's educated and thoughtful callers. ~ [BREAK AND DISCUSSION CONTINUES] - 'Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires' ~ Who really benefits when Saudis buy American military hardware? Do we have a mutual defense pact with 'The Kingdom'? ~ Dave in Massachusetts think the drones could have been fired from inside Saudi. Catherine in Vermont says Trump is betraying our military. ~ Talk Media News report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investigative journalist Greg Palast is hot on the trail of the twice stolen ninth district of North Carolina, where over 200,000 people have been removed from the electoral rolls, almost all of them people of color.And then- the sensationalist coverage around Brett Kavanaugh only scratches the surface of Brett Kavanaugh's offenses, many of which go all the way back to the George W. Bush administration. Can we reopen the investigation into Brett Kavanuagh? Thom Hartmann reveals what you don't know about Trump's controversial Supreme Court pick.And finally, are the insurance companies grabbing what they can get while they can get it? Callers from across the country call attention to the ways they've been screwed by insurance- all the while Republicans gradually dismantle Medicare in the background.IRAN: Are We "Locked & Loaded"? Following the raid on oil fields in Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump is blaming Iran, while claims from Yemen say they were responsible. As oil prices rise by 10% in one day, yet the stocks for most oil companies climbed. Looking for profits? Jamal Abdi (Pres. National Iranian American Council) joined Thom to unpack what happened.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom says 'GET READY!' - Republicans and especially Trump are gearing up to demonize Democratic cities to hit the panic button of would-be red state voters. But are the homeless really coming to destroy your town? Or are there already tried and proven ways to solve the problem?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California lawmakers pass bill banning private prisons. A VERY good thing!! ~ Thom reads from "An Uncivil War: Taking Back Our Democracy in an Age of Trumpian Disinformation and Thunderdome Politics" by Greg Sargent ~ Adam Green from Bold Progressives offers his thoughts on the Democratic Debate. Did Progressive candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders come off on top? Making solid arguments for Medicare for All that can convince moderate voters on the fence about bold progressive ideas to vote their way. ~ Listeners call in with topics from Socialism to the Gold Standard. ~ Book Club reading "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence" by Michael D'Antonio ~ Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney clarifies the importance of the recent formalization of an impeachment inquiry by the Congressional Judiciary Committee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CORPORATIONS VERSUS THE ENVIRONMENT ~ Corporate corruption is working to protect short term profits- can environmental campaigners and small farmers protect our water and lands?.. or will climate change have the final say?Ohio's Chamber of Commerce killed a community-backed environmental bill of rights- Markie Miller with Toledoans for Safe Water joins Thom with the story. ~ Timothy Wise of the Small Planet Institute tells Thom a story of corporate-backed industrial agriculture steamrolling small farmers with a polluting form of industrial agriculture. Can they be stopped? ~ Thom reads a selection from 'This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism, and Corruption are ruining the American West'. ~ Thom's listeners brilliantly identify the consequence of environmental destruction they are watching from where they sit. And Kerry in New York reminds us of the Global Climate March coming on the 20th of September. ~ We've just discovered another planet with liquid water, meanwhile Greta Thunberg sails to America on a racing yacht to support the teens leading climate protest. ~ Renard Loke checks in on the ongoing fight to stop the sale of indigenous lands in Ecuador about the size of the U.S. state of Maryland ~ Kerry in New York reminds us to support the Global Climate March next Friday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bernie tells Thom he is tired of hearing Biden echo Republican talking points.... Perspectives on where we stand with the candidates post-Houston. Then Thom's take and his listeners' views as well. Plus- Thom reads from 'Moving Forward' by Karine Jean-Pierre.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth Warren has put a proposal on the table that would tax the very wealthy to lift senior citizens out of poverty, but how will Democrats who are taking billionaire money respond? Plus- Richard Wolff on the economics of the trade war with China.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It has been 18 years since G.W. Bush cravenly used our national moment of unity over 9/11 to enrich himself and his friends, killing tens of thousands of people, committing war crimes, and diminishing our democracy in the process. Have we learned to never again allow a president to do this again? FEATURING: Outed CIA Spy Valerie Plume, and a reading from "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Would it be the further transfer of wealth from the middle-class to the very rich? Would it be greater and greater student debt burdens on working people? Would it be the acceleration of the destruction of our environment? Will he launch a final assault on the media and try to turn the entire American media landscape into something resembling Fox News? Will McConnell’s corrupt judges with lifetime appointments kneecap enforcement against white-collar crime?How much damage will be done by their war on science? Will religious fundamentalists step up their efforts to burrow deeply into our political parties and subvert the separation of church and state? Will the world be plunged into a war starting in Iran or Venezuela? Will the government begin rounding up liberals the way they are undocumented immigrants right now? How might Trump’s privatized prisons and concentration camps be expanded and who might he be putting in them to generate more profit for his billionaire buddies? Will Trump’s expansion of the use of poisonous pesticides and deregulation around pollution cause a larger explosion of cancer and other diseases?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Trump's greatest legacy be demonstrating that America can be blatantly run like a banana Republic? And will Trump succeed at muzzling CNN? Can anything be done to punish those who are facilitating Trump's corrupt behavior? Plus- warrior Jesus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exposing the secret Christian group seeking political power. ‘The Family’ is the oldest Christian Conservative Organizations in Washington D.C. and very secretive. Their goal is not to use Christian feelings to help the poor and the needy, but to concentrate on the ‘key’ people such as politicians and business people. Jeff Sharlet was part of the organization and has published books on his findings. Jeff joined Thom to reveal all and whether this is a cult. ~ The Green New Deal Vs. Neo-liberalism! The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act means we have more people than even in full-time employment and the labor market is threatened by the far-left, according to Elaine Parker. More jobs than people to fill them. Is this all being done on borrowed money? Is it all a Trump con? Elaine Parker, President of the Job Creators Network Foundation joined Thom. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from "It Came from Something Awful: How a Toxic Troll Army Accidentally Memed Donald Trump Into Office" by Dale Beran - Former Congressman Bob Ney reports for Talk Media News. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom says everyone brought their 'A' game to the climate change town hall- except Joe Biden. What happened? ~ Bob in Illinois kicks off the honest feedback on Vice President's Biden's stumbling performance at the climate change town hall. ~ Mark Pocan, House Representative and Progressive leader keeps us up to date with what the Dems are doing in Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The media, trying to be balanced when it comes to politics, has stopped talking about climate change because they don't want to seem political ~ Will Trump's attack on unions inspire a political revolution? Donald Trump's effective attack on unions and worker organizing, has got progressives furious and it could lead to a political revolution! Larry Cohen, of Our revolution and the former president of the Communications Workers of America, joins Thom to talk about the state of union organizing. ~ Are Donald Trump's appointed judges protecting him? A federal Judge has hidden Trump's taxes from the one person who has the right to view them and release them... and Donald Trump appointed this judge to the Federal Court. ~ Is Donald Trump's mental health a national security concern, should it be a concern for voters, for the president's supporters? Bandy X Lee, the Assistant Clinical Professor-Yale School of Medicine joins the Thom Hartmann program to discuss the dangerous case of Donald Trump running the country. ~ For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Threshold: The Progressive Plan to Pull America Back from the Brink" ~ Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney reports on Mike Flynn, GOP intimidation of journalists, and Mitch McConnell's evasion of gun control legislation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As our children are being slaughtered by weapons of war that no other developed country allows on its streets, our media fail to document the trail of money and lies from weapons manufacturers through front groups like the NRA directly into the pockets of politicians and political parties.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Training tomorrow's labor with representatives of roofers, bricklayers, and other trade unions. How are unions best at training skilled workers? How are bosses using employee misclassification to avoid paying their share of taxes? How can employers benefit from hiring union workers?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is the Amazon burning? Thom considers the factors that have lead to the crisis and how our food consumption patterns make a difference. ~ Thom speaks with David Korten of the Living Economies Forum on how an extinction event could actually SAVE the human race. The growth of GDP has been aimed at increasing the bank accounts of billionaires and not focusing on long term survival on the planet. ~ Fascism is using environmentalism as a new tactic to get young people to join what is being called Eco-fascism. Mustafa Santiago Ali of the The National Wildlife Federation joins the Thom Hartmann program to explain the nearly contradictory politics of Eco-fascism. ~ Donald Trump is trying to gut national forest protections, clearing the way for logging, mining and other environmentally destructive acts. Fighting the Trump administration on the destruction of our forests for profit and their plots to remove protections for our wild areas, Susan Jane Brown of The Western Environmental Law Center joins Thom to discuss the need to shift environmental decision making back in public view. ~ Thom's Geeky Science Fact on antibiotic resistant bacteria in the environment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Washington analyst and British/ American correspondent Victoria Jones of the DC Radio Company explains the plot behind Boris Johnson's intervention with the queen to suspend parliament while he lays his Brexit plan. ~ Thom clarifies previous comments around the controversy of the MSNBC story from Lawrence O'Donnell on Trump's Russian Oligarch co-signers for Deutsche Bank loans. While the stories haven't yet been verified, it doesn't mean they are not true. ~ Answering caller questions, progressive Congressman Ro Khanna discusses the latest political and Congressional news. ~ For the Book Club, Thom reads from his book, The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: The Fate of the World and What We Can Do Before It's Too Late on the Native American philosophical world view. ~ Bob Ney with Talk media NewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s increasingly looking like the economy is on the edge of crashing and that Trump’s tax returns are going to show that he was only able to keep himself out of bankruptcy with loans from Deutsche Bank, engineered by the son of former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, and cosigned by Russian oligarchs. If this trifecta hits, and Republicans realize that Trump threatened Anthony Kennedy off the Supreme Court, that Trump is wholly owned by foreign billionaires, and the economy starts to go south in a big way, the question Republicans are going to face is: “Do we lose 49 states on election day and lose control of the Senate, or do we figure out a way to replace Trump on the 2020 ticket?" ~ Former Congressman Bob Ney reports from Talk Media News ~ Thom leads a discussion with callers on the many destructive policies of Trump's administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bernie Sanders has come out in favor of breaking up the media monopolies with anti-trust law. Will the same big media companies that destroyed Howard Dean right after he made the same announcement come up with an equivalent of the 'Dean Scream' to destroy Bernie? - The Youngstown newspaper just failed. How will anyone keep up with the gutting of America as Republicans pack our courts and monkey wrench our regulatory agencies?How will Progressive Democrats be successful when the fairly conservative Obama struggled to accomplish most of his goals? - Beverly in Florida is worried about Tulsi Gabbard. And Susan in Arizona is excited about Bernie. And why we don't hear the Democratic Party speak with one voice. - Thom reads the recent book 'The Democracy Fix' by Carol Fredrickson- on how the left needs to take action to counter the corruption of American institutions by billionaire-funded institutions. - Who can really beat Donald Trump? - Doug Christian with Talk Media News - Thom welcomes Tom Steyer- Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Party, philanthropist, and climate change activist for a long, careful conversation on the corruption of our society by corporate power.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Given the news of the death of one of the Koch brothers, Thom reads from the book 'Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America' by Christopher Leonard.  ~~~  Thom brings us a selection from the recent book "The Case Against Free Speech: The First Amendment, Fascism, and the Future of Dissent" by P. E. Moskowitz. Thom reads from the book then speaks with the author himself.  ~~~  Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney continues to be amazed, as Trump lies but gets called on it at the G7 press conference. But will Trump defy Bolton's push for war with Iran?  ~~~  How has fascism and oligarchy been resisted in the past?- Thom reads from 'Defying Hitler' a memoir by Sebastian Hafner.  ~~~  And, Thom flashes back to the history of Trump's favorite president, Andrew Jackson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economist Dr. Richard Wolff returns to the show- is a correction to the capitalist system imminent? ~~~ How is Trump's withdrawal of the Volcker rule making our banking system more unstable? ~~~ Thom reads from new books 'Winner Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, 'The Fight for the Four Freedoms', and 'The Third Pillar: How markets and the state leave humanity behind'. ~~~ Plus- the burgeoning crisis that Republicans have created to undermine Medicare.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you respond to 'the racist next door'? Plus- a remarkable study is just in on the gender-role views of anti-abortion believers, Thom says this explains a lot! - Thom takes in his listener's experience and wisdom when it comes to dealing with the racism and racists around them. - Thom reads from the new book 'R.I.P. G.O.P.' by Stanley Greenberg. - [DISCUSSION CONTINUES] - Arch Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan catches us up with Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's reelection strategy is to activate and encourage his neo-Nazi base, but it is placing the rest of Americans at huge risk, and his concentration camps are destroying the lives of refugees seeking asylum. - Thom reads from Guns Down: How to Defeat the NRA and Build a Safer Future with Fewer Guns by Igor Volsky. - The listeners call in with their votes of Trump's worst offenses. - For the Book Club Thom reads from Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and the Nationalist Uprising by Joshua Green - Bob Ney reports for Talk Media News that the Trump regime is trying to contravene the Flores settlement agreement which has for decades protected immigrant children from indefinite detention.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How much longer will we live in a modern, post-Roe American if Republicans get their way? - For the book club Thom Hartmann reads from his book "Threshold: The Progressive Plan to Pull America Back from the Brink" - The new boilerplate on contracts we're signing requires us to give up our day in court for an arbitration system already manipulated by the powerful. Remington A. Gregg with Public Citizen tells us what we can do about it. - Talk Media News' Doug Christian brings us the most interesting headlines here in the dog days of summer. - Thom reads from "How Wealth Rules the World" by Ben G. Price - Author Ben G. Price says property has become the ultimate right, trumping all of our other rights- have we gotten carried away?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom connects the dots between conservative attitudes toward universal health care and equality to their racist, separatist perceptions.  ~~~  Author Ian Reifowitz joins Thom- Ian has studied the eight years of Rush Limbaugh's transcripts recorded while Obama was president, and found a story fundamentally tied to stoking racial resentments.  ~~~  Thom reads from 'The Tribalization of Politics' by Ian Reifowitz.  ~~~  Thom leads a fascinating discussion with callers on the corrosive effect of racism on American culture.  ~~~  Thom reads from 'Talk Radio's America' by Brian Rosenthald.  ~~~  Plus- did Bolton get caught lying to the British about the danger of the tanker they seized? Iran-watcher and former Republican Congressman Bob Ney of Talk Media News joins Thom with the details.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom reviews Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's decision to turn down Israel's insulting travel offer, along with other news of the day. - For the Book Club... Minority Leader: How to Lead from the Outside and Make Real Change by Stacey Abrams - Congressman Ro Khanna answers listener questions from the immigration raids to public lands. - Today, Senator Bernie Sanders joins Thom- he says the idea that U.S. Congresswomen would be denied entry to the state of Israel because of the religion and because they are Progressive is unacceptable. And how is the nation reacting to the idea of Medicare for All? - Thom reads from How Bernie Won: Inside the Revolution That's Taking Back Our Country--and Where We Go from Here by Jeff Weaver.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom considers whether Trump's outrageous tweets on Reps. Omar and Tlaib being banned from Israel trip may be a diversion. - Are Trump & Ayn Rand's heroes similar? The right-wing love affair with Ayn Rand ties conservatism to one of the most disturbing sociopathic killers. - Thom reads from "Impeachment: A Citizen's Guide" by Cass Sunstein. - Former Governor Don Siegelman (D-AL) and former Secretary of State joins Thom to discuss Jeffrey Epstein's mysterious suicide. - Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump and his billionaire, oil drilling buddies are trying to get rid of the Endangered Species Act. Biodiversity is the foundation on which all life depends, including human life. Now, with Trump’s attack on the Endangered Species Act, the web of life is more at risk than ever before. And, does the Statue of Liberty only hold her light up for white people? And could the reason the economy is weak have something to do with paying the bottom half of the population less and less money? ~~~ Alex Lawson of Social Security Works on the latest backdoor attack on Social Security- now they are going after the unions so they can get rid of the most capable people within the system to weaken the system from inside. ~~~ Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan takes calls from Thom's listeners. ~~~ Thom will be performing as a Depression era radio announcer this weekend with Opera Theater Oregon for a special stage performance of "This Land Sings" inspired by the enduring folk melodies of musician and activist, Woody Guthrie. Thom speaks with Justin Ralls, the artistic co-director for the upcoming performance. ~~~ Bob Ney with Talk Media News on the price of tuition, updating the Statue of Liberty, and keeping out non-white college students is becoming our immigration policy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom comments on the police crack down of pro-democracy forces in Hong Kong. Also with the raid of Jeffrey Epstein's island, Bill Barr will now have possession of all the compromising material left behind by the recently deceased sex offender. Might he be following the model of J. Edgar Hoover? - In 2008, we saw the result of three decades of neoliberalism in the United States and Europe, what we used to call Reaganism and Thatcherism, damage and shake the world financial system. Rather than resolving the problem by repudiating neoliberalism, including its emphasis on more money for rich people and less money for workers, big tax breaks for the wealthy, the deregulation of corporations from pollution to banking, and so-called “free trade,“ the central banks of the world have been desperately trying to hold things together with bubblegum and bailing wire – also known as low interest rates. - Caller Jennifer speaks with Thom about the economy of the Confederate mentality stemming from the Civil War. - Talk Media News correspondent Doug Christian reports on the recent activity of the Dow and Russia's moves towards nuclear powered missiles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom lays out the facts we know about Jeffrey Epstein's disturbing history...... Epstein was hired by Bill Barr's father to teach high school girls, the same Bill Barr's father who wrote a novel about sex slavery. Epstein goes on to prosper in the sex trafficking business. Meanwhile, Trump's close friend Epstein introduces him to Melania Knauss, and they end up married. Epstein gets arrested and Barr recuses himself because his law firm defended Epstein, then un-recuses himself after talking with Trump. Woman files a lawsuit saying that both Epstein and Trump raped her when she was 13; it's certified by a court. Following Epstein's arrest, reports come out that Barr's Justice Department now has hundreds of videos, movies and pictures of Epstein's rich and powerful male friends having sex with the girls he's been trafficking. Barr supervises the prison Epstein is put in, where he mysteriously dies. Now cons are suggesting Bill Clinton is behind this and trending with help from foreign bots. - Thom summarizes the strangeness surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case with Morris in Long Beach. - Was Epstein operating a honeypot? And Jean in Pennsylvania wants to know what we can do to investigate and prosecute The criminal 'Coverup-General' Bill Barr! - Thom fact-checks the Epstein case with Bob Ney of Talk Media News. - Thom reads from 'No Visible Bruises: What we don't know about domestic violence can kill us' by Rachel Louise Snyder. - Thom debates the Epstein case with a conservative who believes the right-wing propaganda stories being spread around out there. - Lisa Stifler joins Thom- she is the senior council for the Center for Responsible Lending, which is alarmed at the restrictions Trump's people are about to lift on debt collector harassment. - Thom looks at a case in Oregon where an elderly man and his wife commit suicide because of overwhelming medical bills- is this what America has come to?.. And Bernie throws down with the health insurance lobbyists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Federal Reserve data shows that if trends since 1980 continue, in 33 years the bottom 90 percent of the U.S. population will own almost nothing. Thom powerfully shows that increasing inequality continues to make the rich richer while everyone else gets screwed. - John in Minnesota reminds us there is no political freedom without economic freedom. And Thom has a long thoughtful discussion with libertarian John in Bangor. - Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney reports on the surveillance gathered on migrants recently arrested in the ICE raids. - Thom speaks with David in San Francisco whose ancestor signed the Constitution. - Kyle, Thom's "Republican Troll" discuss the corruption of private health insurance. - Thom reads from the new book "Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America" by Christopher Leonard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Mark Pocan considers with Thom the recent mass shootings and what steps Congress can take to remedy the problem. - NRA defender and former legislator, Bob Barr debates Thom on the 2nd Amendment. - For the book club, Thom reads from "How to Be Less Stupid About Race- On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide" by Crystal Marie Fleming - Thom reviews the recent Op-Ed in the Washington Post, "Hispanics in America are under attack" from 39 Latino leaders - A conversation with former Neo-Nazi, Christian Picciolini and author of "White American Youth: My Descent into America's Most Violent Hate Movement--and How I Got Out." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump, the NRA, and the Republican Party keep talking about mental illness as the core of our problem right now in America. Our president is mentally ill, and until we recognize that, acknowledge that, and begin a national conversation about it there can be no healing or reconciliation. - For the book club, Thom Hartmann reads from his newest publication, 'The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment' - Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney reports on the Republican gun defense of indicting video games as the culprit behind mass shootings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many ideas shared by Thom's thoughtful and curious listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom makes the case that the violence perpetrated by racists specifically naming Trump as their inspiration is a result of Trump's racial invective combined with the huge number of guns in civilian hands in our country. ~~~ Thom reads from his latest book 'The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment'. ~~~ Thom dives deep into the possible consequences of hard British Brexit with reporter Victoria Jones. ~~~ Professor Richard Wolff considers whether a hard Brexit could also take down the US economy. ~~~ Dr. Justin Frank, author of 'Trump on the Couch' brilliantly connects Trump to the murders perpetrated in his name by racial extremists. ~~~ - And finally, former Republican Congressman and now reporter Bob Ney adds his insight as well to the events 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 considers the history of Republican 'big ideas' compared to those of the Democrats. ~~~ A reading from the new book 'Shadowlands: Fear and Freedom at the Oregon Standoff'. ~~~ Thom once again reality-checks the Democratic Progressive agenda with House leader Representative Mark Pocan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom's take on the outcome of CNN's attempts to set the candidates against each other in the latest Democratic debate. - Thom broadens the lens and looks at the basis of the Democratic Party's perspective as he debates conservative Grover Norquist. - Trump & Kushner's rat-infested Baltimore apartments. - Thom checks in with the astute political observer, former Republican Congressman Bob Ney, for his take on the debates. - Taking the pulse of the Progressive response to the Democratic debates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson reviews the impact of the recent debate in Detroit, as moderate Dems advanced against Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on progressive issues. - The New Republic's Matt Ford joins in to talk about John Paul Stevens and the gradual corruption of the Supreme Court. - Jefferson welcomes John Nichols- Nation Magazine national affairs correspondent- can the Democrats reach middle America better than Trump can? - Listening to some of the highlights of the recent debate, Jefferson gives insights on the greater take-away of the night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Wise brings insights from defeating the David Duke campaign in how to combat Donald Trump. - Jefferson Smith examines a Fox news clip, where pundit offers the idea of getting rid of the minimum wage all together. - For the Book Club, Thom Hartmann reads from "Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America" by Nancy MacLean - Callers consider the issues surrounding the debate. - Jason Kafoury of Honest Elections reports on how Oregon activists fight for fair elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take a breath. Count to five. Ignoring the misdirection, what is Trump really up to? Jefferson chats with Alex Zaitchik, author of 'The Gilded Age, a Wild Ride Through Donald Trump's America'. ~~~ Then- what should we call the 'conservatives' now that we can see and must live with the consequences of three decades of AM hate radio? How about 'Regressive'? or 'Repugnant-can'? Jefferson introduces his deep thoughts on the importance of language and messaging when up against the billionaire propaganda machine. ~~~ And, Bob Ney with Talk Media News has been watching the Iran situation very carefully.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Smith carefully goes over the question of impeachment- where do we find ourselves and what should we be paying attention to? Should lawmakers impeach in the House now, or maybe later? Jeff from Fort Dodge wants to know whey we don't hear more about Republicans receiving money and favors from Russian oligarchs. Has the Republican Party been hacked? An expert on Republican voter suppression, Paul S. Ryan of Common Cause, sits down with Jefferson to consider what the Mueller hearings missed- a strong focus on defending our elections from Russian manipulations. A call to arms from Robin in Washington, and from Jeff- success is a process, not an event, and what is at stake is larger than just impeachment. Plus, Thom reads from the Mueller Report starting on page 134.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moving forward, now what? The fight for democracy with Jefferson Smith. Debriefing the Mueller experience. - Jeff muses on not giving in to fear. - Thom reads from the Mueller Report page 131 on Paul Manafort's treachery. - Talk Media News' Bob Ney reports that the DOJ refuses to prosecute Barr and Ross on criminal Contempt of Congress.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Mystery Politics Theater 3000 with Jefferson Smith sitting in for Thom Hartmann. Listening to the Mueller testimony with insights. - Listeners for impeachment and listeners angrily defending Trump phone in during the break in testimony. - Chairman of the Intelligence Committee Rep. Adam Schiff introduces second Mueller hearing of the day. - Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney reviews the impact of Mueller's Congressional testimony.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today a national town hall- will Trump's use of race as a campaign strategy empower him or will the Republicans peel away from his extremism. - For the book club Thom reads from Fantasy Island by Ed Morales. - Talk Media News report with Doug Christian.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom analyses the strategy of Tim Wise, who helped run a campaign against David Duke and defeated him. This is how we need to campaign against Trump, putting his hate, bigotry, misogyny and racism at the center of the campaign. ~~~ Thom debates conservative Julio Rivera who tries to prove that Trump isn't running a racist campaign. ~~~ Professor Jason Stanley, author of 'How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them'. ~~~ And how one florist is helping thousands send Republican congressmen a flowery message.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today it's all economics- why not a $15/hr minimum wage?- Bernie Sanders and the state of the Progressive agenda... Thom debates conservative Charles Sauer on the possible impact of a living wage... And Professor Steve Keen is taking the 'con' out of economics... Thom also sits down with Stephen Sheller, author of 'Big Pharma, Big Greed: The inside story of one lawyer’s battle to stem the flood of dangerous medicines and protect public health'... Plus readings from 'The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind' by Raghuram Rajan, and from the new book 'The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in the New Guilded Age' by Tim Wu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Trump's poor treatment of women hurt him at the polls in 2020? Thom's female callers chime in on the heinousness of Trump's racism and misogyny. - Thom reads from 'Can We All be Feminists?', a collection of essays. - Will Trump's coverups, crimes, racism, and misogyny something Trump will get through and be re-elected in 2020? Will Republicans peel off supporting him? - Thom reads from his book 'Threshold: The Progressive Plan to Pull America Back From the Brief'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Trump's new radicalized version of Nixon's southern strategy win him the White House, or will Trump's racism finally backfire on the Republican party? Is 'the squad' the perfect foil to make Trump into the Great White Hero? Thom's callers put in their two cents... and are social media amplifying racist views? Will a "gevald" campaign get Republicans elected in 2020? ~~~ Thom considers what the impact of sweeping some U.S. citizens into his concentration camps might be. ~~~ Bob Ney shares his former congressman's insight on the impact of Trump's race-baiting strategy on congressional Democrats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.