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Ep 203As the Progressives make their mark on the Democratic debates, Jefferson Smith considers whether we will be able to overcome decades of billionaire manipulation of our political system.
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.
Ep 202Where are we going and who should take us there? The debates and struggle for the future of America with Jefferson Smith filling in for Thom Hartmann.
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.
Ep 201Today - what can we call right-wingers to show what they're really up to?- Guest host Jefferson Smith shares his thoughtful approach to the question with callers and guests.
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.
Ep 200Guest host Jefferson Smith puts the post-Mueller impeachment question in a bigger frame- how should we respond to the union of Russian cleptocrats and American oligarchs taking control of our elections? Plus an analysis by voter suppression expert Paul S. Ryan.
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.
Ep 199Moving forward, now what? The fight for democracy with Jefferson Smith. Debriefing the Mueller experience.
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.
Ep 198Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before lawmakers on his report investigating Russian interference in the presidential election. Jefferson Smith unpacks the testimony with callers.
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.
Ep 197Today 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.
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.
Ep 196How Fascism Works- The Politics of Us and Them- with Prof Jason Stanley, Tim Wise, and a debate with Republican Julio Rivera.
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.
Ep 195It's all economics today- Bernie Sanders on the state of his agenda... $15/hr living wage debate with conservative Charles Sauer... Prof Steve Keen... Tim Wu's Antitrust in the New Guilded Age... Plus- 'Big Pharma, Big Greed'...
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.
Ep 194Has Trump finally gone too far? Will all his crimes, coverups, misogyny, and racism be enough to stop him being re-elected in 2020? Or will his race politics energize his base?
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.
Ep 193Will 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?
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.
Ep 192Tucker Carlson and right wing propaganda are tearing apart our nation of 'out of many, one', while Trump uses the same hate and fear to manipulate his base. How will this all play out?
How Has the Right Wing Takeover of the GOP and the Media Changed America? On Tucker Carlson’s show, David Horowitz said, “The creation of America was probably the greatest gift given to Black people in 3,000 years…” He added that “the people who hate America on the left, and this embraces so much of the Democratic Party these days, have conducted a 50-year, 60-year attack on Christianity in this country.” - Talk Media News correspondent Douglas Christian reports on Trump's rant and Nancy Pelosi's relationship with "The Squad" - Is America the first liberal democracy to move backwards back towards oligarchy? And is Fox News propaganda to blame? How are the right-wingers using racial fear to brainwash and control their viewers? - For the Book Club Thom reads from "Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts" by David E. McCraw. - Thom's caller thinks that an antidote to right wing propaganda would be giving free college education to every citizen to bring our people up. But Kenneth in Seattle sees plenty of educated idiots who support Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 191Lori Wallach director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch joins the program to explain why Donald Trump's plans with trade are half baked. Broadcasting from Net Roots Nation activists and callers engage with Thom on what might be the Progressive way forward. Bob Ney reports on Trump's crackdown on asylum seekers.
Elizabeth Warren is electable, so says Adam Greene, cofounder of Progressive Change Committee, who have endorsed Warren for president. - Thom reads from page 126 of the Mueller Report. - Thom gets to know political activist and social justice advocate Ghazala Salam. - New NAFTA watcher Laurie Wallach joins Thom with facts on how congressional Democrats split on free trade with Mexico and giveaways to the pharmaceuticals. - Mueller Report - Thom reads from page 129 on Paul Manafort's false statements to investigation. - Listeners call in to the program. - Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney reports on the flat flurry of the weekend immigration raids. New refugee rules imposed by Trump. - Thom responds to callers Pastor John and Tom from Pennsylvania on the "Southern Strategy" and pushes back on Republicans ignoring Trump's racist policies in favor of "voting my taxes."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 190Today we meet Progressive activists who are fighting at every level for true 'Justice For All'! Thom is LIVE from Net Roots Nation, where we check in with the Redneck Revolt, the Poor People's Campaign, democratic economy activists and authors, activist lawyers, Progressive politicians, and even Professor Richard Wolff too.
West Virginia's Redneck Revolt organizer Steven Smith is running for governor, but the many people in his movement are aiming for something bigger. ~~~ What makes an economy democratic? Author Marjorie Kelley, who wrote 'Making of a Democratic Economy' has a plan. ~~~ Nijmie Dzurinko, co-chair of the Pennsylvania Poor People's Campaign is organizing for the future of the progressive movement building on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ~~~ In his last appearance (for now), the brilliant and intrepid Chief Foreign Correspondent at Talk Media News- Luke Vargas helps us understand what's really going on out there in the world. ~~~ Author Sayu Bhojwani wrote a book titled 'People Like Us: Knocking on Democracy 's Door', and she sits down next to Thom tell him about what it takes for political newcomers to get a foothold in power. ~~~ Vincent Warren shares the activism the Center for Constitutional Rights is doing to protect justice movements around the country. ~~~ Thom asks Dr. Richard Wolff if the Fed has figured out how to avoid recessions. ~~~ Senator Jeff Merkeley sits down next Thom to share the state of the Progressive agenda in Congress, including the For the People Act... and the Senator's deep concern for the refugees imprisoned on our border. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 189Democrats will lose on the immigration issue if they don't learn to message better and consider the labor dimensions that impact the working class. But what of the Un-American concentration camps on our border? A great discussion follows.
If you don't have a border you don't have a country. But how can Democrats respond to Trump- who is proud of the pictures of kids in cages- so he doesn't win on the issues of immigration? Should we fine employers who hire the undocumented? And what about the illegal Canadians? ~~~ Thom welcomes Zahra Billoo from San Fran's Council on Islamic American Relations for her perspective on the discussion around immigration and refugees. ~~~ Thom says Democrats need to make an argument based on labor to reach working class Americans on immigration. If Democrats can't do that soon it will bite us in the butt very quickly. Is it time to start arresting employers? Connie in Nevada remembers the way Reagan's amnesty and immigration policies destroyed the construction unions, and consequently destroyed the lives of the men and women put out of work including her husband. ~~~ Thom reconnects with an old friend- activist Nina Turner, 'hell-raising humanitarian' and national co-chair for Bernie Sander's team. ~~~ The well-connected former Congressman Bob Ney shares the real stories behind the headlines- from Trump's border policies to Iran's tit-for-tat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 188Congressman Mark Pocan responds to national town hall. Are the Epstein allegations a threat to Donald Trump? Will the next election wake us up from the fascist fog? How will we forgive and move on?
Congressman Mark Pocan answers listener calls on impeachment, raising minimum wage and traveling to inspect the imprisoned children at US facilities - Talk Media News correspondent Luke Vargas reports on tensions with Iran. - Epstein revelations increase scrutiny of Trump's immoral treatment of women, with a new rumor of a past rape charge. Leaving danger and drought, wouldn't any parent face the refugee risks to save their children? - Listeners report that some hospitals are dropping Fox News as it was inhibiting patients' calm and healing. Also the insidious impact of the Trump effect and right wing media on US citizens. - Thom reads from page 123 of theSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 187Ross Perot fought against NAFTA- have we forgotten what he said? Thoughts on Ross Perot and Tom Steyer... but with the dumpster fire of a millionaire businessman in the White House, now is the public still in love with CEOs? Plus- Dr. Michael Mann on the ongoing climate crisis- how does this relate to the refugees at our border?
Memories of Ross Perot... but why does corporate media avoid talking about Perot's opposition to NAFTA? - Perot and billionaires who become politicians. - Environmentalist Michael Mann brings staggering news of climate change tipping points as Anchorage, Alaska reaches 90 degrees for the first time in recorded history. - Paul Gunter of Beyond Nuclear joins Thom for a broad update on the state of nuclear energy and weaponry around the world. - Thom asks his listeners to look a gun-control petition for Congress at RootsAction.org based on his new book.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 186Will the crisis of the Trump presidency be a Progressive opportunity? And what actions are House Democrats taking with the biennial military spending bill coming up?
Thom considers the history of crises leading to change by American Progressive movements. ~~~ Renard Loke of the Independent Media Institute joins Thom to discuss his article 'How Indigenous Peoples Won a Landmark Victory Protecting the Amazon'. ~~~ Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Ro Khanna joins Thom and his callers to fact check what is happening in Congress as negotiations around the biennial defense spending bill come into play.~~~ And finally, Talk Media News' Bob Ney on the story behind the census citizenship question, and another story you won't likely hear of elsewhere. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 185Thom and his listeners consult on the single largest thing you can do to reduce your carbon footprint! And then, the producer of the new climate change movie 'Ice on Fire'- George DeCaprio- joins Thom for a fascinating conversation.
Thom argues that going vegan is the number one thing you can do to reduce your carbon impact and environmental pollution -a fascinating discussion ~~~ And then, Thom engages George DiCaprio, who has made a new HBO climate change film including many deep thinkers including Thom. ~~~ Talk Media News' Luke Vargas on the new United Nation's report on the future impact of sea level rise.~~~ The deep discussion of veganism and climate change continues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 184Happy Birthday America!.. But why doesn't Fox News understand why so many people are not proud of America at this moment in history?
Happy Birthday America!.. But why doesn't Fox News understand why so many people are not proud of America at this moment in history? - Should American high school grads be drafted for a year of national service? And what is up with Betsy Ross' flag on a pair of Nikes? - Talk Media News correspondent Luke Vargas reports on Russian mini submarines, Iran's uranium, and the latest climate news on emissions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 183Is the border refugee crisis a mass atrocity yet? Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to consider the brutalities at the Southern border and take listener phone calls. Bob Ney reports on driverless vehicles.
National town hall with Rep Mark Pocan and callers. - For the Book Club Thom reads from "A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy who Helped Win World War II" by Sonia Purnell - Thom asks callers how should the Dems deal with the fact that Trump's base loves his cruelty on the border? - Talk Media News report with former congressman now journalist, Bob Ney. - Mueller Report reading starting at page 121. - Thom is devastated by insights from the President of the American Academy of Pediatrics on how the children at the border have been emotionally traumatized. - Callers weigh in on the Nike Betsy Ross shoe controversy and significance of American flags.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 182What's next for an economy held together by chewing gum and bailing wire? Why are life expectancy, fertility, and income all falling for the working class? Will a crisis flip us further towards corporate fascism, or be a Progressive opportunity?
Life expectancy, fertility, and income all in steep decline for the bottom portion of our nation- and public and private debts are at record highs- if the economy crashes for everyone, do you think we will we turn to the fascist right or the Progressive left? - Trump returns from hob-nobbing with dictators at the G20. - Trump breaks his promises on student loans and health care, increasing the cost of living for average people, while CEOs make more than ever. Plus- how FDR saved capitalism. - Thom reads from 'The Fight for the Four Freedoms', a book on the unrealized dreams of FDR. - Will the next crisis flip us towards corporate fascism, or be an opportunity to advance Progressive social justice? - Thom continues the discussion of our economic circumstances with his smart callers. - Tony in New York is worried about the Huawei situation. - Talk Media News correspondent, Bob Ney reports on Huawei and Trump Junior's misguided attack on Kamala Harris. - Book Club reading 'Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist' by Kate Raworth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 181Do the Republicans even believe in democracy anymore? Is liberal democracy toast, as Putin stated in a major speech recently? Can a Democratic candidate replace the president that Jimmy Carter has called illegitimate? If so, who do you think can win?
Professor Cass Sunstein joins Thom to discuss Impeachment: A Citizens Guide: Impeachment is part of the constitution and seen as an essential section to protect the people; the Founding Fathers means that impeachment should be used for violation of a Presidents misuse of authority. - Thom reads from the Mueller Report, from page 114, what happened at the Trump Tower meeting. - Do the Republicans even believe in Democracy anymore, or have they really turned into a machine for the greed of the very very wealthy? - The Mueller report, from page 117, a description of the meeting between Russian representatives and Trump, Jr. - Who among the Democratic candidates do Thom's thoughtful listeners think is most likely to be able to beat Trump?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 180Trump makes us crazy, but who has the cure? Taking stock of the Democratic debates amid a climate of fear from rising fascism and declining democracy with psychiatrist, Dr. Justin Frank.
Thom reviews the Democratic debates and considers the performances of the candidates. - The Mueller Report - Thom reads from pages 110-114. - Will American Democracy survive Donald Trump? A lot of Americans feels like Donald Trump is taking away their future. Thom Hartmann goes over the best way to deal with Trump induced stress. - Does Trump have a fantasy that he is the only person who can make America great again? Dr. Justin Frank believes that Trump is suffering from the God Complex and that he can control everything in his path. It is dangerous that Trump believes that only he can start or stop a war with Iran at a moment’s notice? - Listeners call in with comments and questions about Trump induced stress and coping techniques. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from chapter one of his books, Walking Your Blues Away, discussing PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 179Immigration, refugees and labor: Thom goes into a deep dive with listeners on the tragedy of the crisis on the Southern Border. Also reviewing the first Democratic debate, Thom shares insights on immigration and more with Jim Allen and the Bricklayers District Council in Chicago.
Thom reviews the 10 Stages of Genocide of Genocide Watch as a prelude to his study on the brutal experience of refugees from South of the Border. What is really happening at the camps for detained migrant children? Have things really gotten this bad in America and what can we do to stop it? Callers respond. - Thom reflects on the now famous but heartbreaking photograph of the dead bodies of Oscar Alberto Martnez and his 23-month-old daughter, Angie Valeria. Found face down on the banks of the Rio Grande River they were fleeing violence and crippling drought from Global Climate Change. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from "All the World's a Stage" by Dennis Weaver with Foreword by Thom Hartmann. - Joining Jim Allen and the Bricklayers District Council in Chicago, Thom reviews the highlights from the first Democratic debate with a discussion of how Ronald Reagan changed enforcement of the employment of migrants and the impact on organized labor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 178The fascist right is ascendant, is it time for 'FDR Democrats' to fight for what is truly mainstream in America? A focused big picture discussion on the struggle between one party that wants to govern well and the other party that really just wants money and power for their buddies- and how do we communicate that difference to the public?
Thom on communicating the Progressive message, and returning the Democratic Party proudly to FDR's agenda for economic and political rights. Mark Pocan, Progressive leader in the House, discusses the strategy and goals. ~~~ Thom reads from 'The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great' and 'Reagan Kidnapped the Jetsons'- a chapter from one of Thom's books. Plus a consult with Thom's brilliant listeners on the subject of the Democratic party and how it communicates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 177As we stand on the cusp of generational turning, with a well-trained reality TV star leading the pack- are we likely to repeat the mistakes of the past?- We already have concentration camps, trade wars, and rising fascism... is another world war on the horizon?
Thom reminds us of Trump's reality TV skills, which Trump is using to dramatize and sell his aggressive posture towards Iran. And a consideration of the theory of the four-turnings... Is this a part of 'The Unraveling'? Jamal Abdi, President | NIAC - National Iranian American Council joins Thom for a deep look at our behavior towards Iran. And Doug Christian with Talk Media News deepens our understanding further with a look behind the headlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 176It can't happen here - but it just did. What will save America? As Trump monopolizes media focus with skills from reality television, Republicans argue semantics rather than aiding the suffering of detained children in crisis.
It is not just Trump, Republicans are working hard to convince each other and us that the concentration camps housing refugees, are not actually concentration camps. - Book Club: Us Versus Them- The Failure of Globalism - Is Donald Trump lying about Iran to win the 2020 election or is there something else behind Donald Trump's lies and the war crimes they lead to? - Mueller Report page 107. The CNI and Jeff Sessions - Listeners call Thom with questions on the criminal detention of refugee children and speculate if Trump's lack of reasoned behavior may be a result of experiencing fetal alcohol syndrome. - Talk Media News report with correspondent Doug Christian. - Thom reads from Mortal Republic : How Rome Fell Into Tyranny.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 175The surprising (or not) parallels between presidents Trump and Nixon. The two presidents share a lot in common, including their secrets and even personal ties. Is that why Donald Trump is protecting Nixon's legacy? Author Lamar Waldron shares his deep research.
Lamar Waldron and Thom Hartmann discuss how Trump is using the same tactics as Richard Nixon. Nixon and Watergate resulted in 70 court cases or other legal processes, but it took two years to remove Richard Nixon from office. Nixon crimes and Watergate burglar files are still being withheld, especially those featuring E. Howard Hunt, Roger Stone and others, are being stopped by Trump. How were both presidents tied to organized crime? Why is Trump protecting the legacy of Nixon? ~~~ Thom reads from Elizabeth Holtzman's book 'The Case for Impeaching Trump'. ~~~ Thom continues to read The Mueller Report, now on page 105. ~~~ Iran expert and former Republican congressman Bob Ney continues his analysis of the unfolding brinkmanship between Iran and American forces in the Middle East.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 174Congressman Mark Pocan phones in for a national Town Hall answering listener questions ranging from impeachment, to Progressive messaging, to current bills on the Hill. Political organizer, Katie Fahey brings hopeful news of ending Gerrymandering in Michigan.
Thom embarks on his book tour and reviews his travel dates before welcoming Rep. Mark Pocan for listener calls. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from The Mueller Report page 99. - Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan explores with callers the possibilities of a Democratic Party App and different language strategies for educational reform. - Thom reads from page 102 of The Mueller Report. - Can we stop Gerrymandering? Learn the story of Katie Fahey of 'The People' who enabled a state-wide ballot initiative to change the state constitution of Michigan in favor of the needs of the people and representative government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 173Focus on Mexico and Trump's foreign relations with the brilliant activist Laurie Wallach, and gumshoe Greg Palast who has been snooping around on the ground in Mexico.
A focus on Mexico today, and Trump's idea of foreign relations with investigative reporter Greg Palast, fresh back from fact-checking on the ground in Mexico, and brilliant activist Lauria Wallach, with all the details on the Trump's attempt at a new NAFTA. Plus- Iran, China, Russia- how do they fit into this game? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 172Trump's re-election campaign to appeal to his base becomes obvious as he threatens to deport 'millions', doubles down on American concentration camps, and tries to provoke a war with Iran. So why do some Democrats think they can win by appealing to the 3% of swing voters from 'the middle'?
Professor of politics and middle east expert Dr. Trita Parsi joins Thom to consider the possibility that Trump has faked attacks on oil tankers to provoke and justify war with Iran. ~~~ Thom reads from 'State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and the Assualt on the American Mind' by Dr. Bryant Welch. ~~~ Thom compares 'swing campaigns' where candidates reach out to 'the middle' against 'base campaigns' where politicians appeal to their base. Trump is talking about deporting millions of hispanics and going to war with Iran- clearly a base campaign. Why do some Democrats think appealing to the middle will win even though this strategy hasn't worked? ~~~ OAC is challenging Trump's American concentration camps as an obvious- and evil- appeal to his base. Mark in San Diego doesn't think Biden can win as a middle-of-the-road candidate against Trump's base strategy. ~~~ Thom reads from 'How Wealth Rules the World' by Ben G. Price. ~~~ Why did the imprisoned former president of Egypt die in a courtroom? Thom checks in with Talk Media News' Luke Vargas on what we know. ~~~ Jasper in Louisiana asks Thom why he won't run for office himself?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 171The American Dream is alive & well in China. The GOP and the Blue Dogs will tell you that it’s just not possible here anymore, but why? Thom reveals that before he was a justice, Brett Kavanaugh voted to allow foreign agents to interfere with United States elections. Bob Ney reports on Trump's gamble that he can deliver a health care promise with his 2020 campaign roll out and more.
Why is the American Dream disappearing here, yet due to American policies coming true in China? Housing, health care, education... what happened to the middle class? - Thom reads from The Mueller Report page 94 - Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump's most controversial Supreme Court pick, voted to allow foreign agents to interfere with United States elections by interpreting the law in a way that would let foreign nationals get away with electioneering! Did Kavanaugh save Trump and doom Democracy? - Thom reviews "They Thought They Were Free, The Germans, 1933-45" by Milton Mayer - Patreon Ask - Bob Ney 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.
Ep 170Trump stiffing cities for the cost of protecting his campaign rallies... What favors does Trump owe foreign nationals?... Bernie Sanders on protecting our economic rights... The massive divide between Democratic and Republican states... Professor Richard Wolff on the recent history of cutting taxes on the very rich... Luke Vargas watches Pope Francis meet with oil executives- why... Dean Obeidallah sues a Nazi newspaper- and wins... And fascist Trump stuffs refugees in 'the dog pound' as his border tactics get more brutal.
Why has Trump still not paid cities for police protection of his campaign rallies in 2016? What does Trump owe foreign nationals for helping his campaign? And Bernie Sanders joins Thom to discuss his latest push towards legally protecting American's economic freedoms and rights. ~~~ Thom on America's growing division as the Republican and Democratic majority states move in radically different directions. ~~~ Michael in California wants to know why the multi-million dollar corruption of McConnell and Trump's cabinet gets so little attention. ~~~ Professor Richard Wolff on the consequences of the extreme tax cuts the rich have received under Republican presidents- and who bears the tax burden now. ~~~ Pope Francis pushes oil executives to commit to fight climate change- Luke Vargas has the story. ~~~ Dean Obeidallah has won a judgement against US Nazi mag 'The Daily Stormer'- he joins Thom with the details. ~~~ Enacting one chapter of the fascist playbook, Trump is getting rough with refugees on the border- stuffing them into open cages unprotected from the elements, and preparing to ship them all to military facilities to evade public oversight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 169Thom digests the news today of Iranian oil tankers attacked and burning in the gulf, of Jared Kushner getting yet another big foreign bribe (this one laundered through the Caymans), and of Trump's outright admissions that he has/was supported by multiple foreign governments in the last election- how can we wake the public up to the presidential crime family's high crimes and misdemeanors
Is this the start of World War III?- Another two tankers have been attacked and are burning in waters near Iran. Who has an interest in starting a fight between US allies and Iranian allies? What does this have to do with the Japanese leader currently meeting with Iranian leaders? And by accepting support and money from foreign interests, Trump has clearly violated the constitution, so why isn't he being impeached? - Farsi speaker and deep Iran expert and reporter Bob Ney shares his thoughts with Thom on the powder keg situation Trump has allowed Bolton to create. Will the latest tankers torpedoed near Iran be the spark that begins World War III? - Thom reads from the Mueller report, page 88. - Thom further explores the implications of Jared Kushner accepting 90 million dollars through a Cayman islands laundering operation, on top of accepting a billion dollars (with a B) from the Saudis, all while in the White House. Is the White House up for sale? - [THOM BOOK TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT] - Trump is stiffing more than a dozen cities that hosted his rallies in 2016 for police services- his campaign continues to refuse to pay those bills that total more than $800,000. And what explicit constitutional crimes is Trump guilty of? - Thom reads from the Mueller report, page 91. - [PATREON PROMO] - Thom takes some brilliant listener calls on the subject of Trump's impeachable crimes of treason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 168As Trump goes full-fascist - putting tens of thousands of more refugee children in rapidly growing prisons- how can Progressives hope to respond?
Trump is going full fascist- he has separated over 40,000 children from their refugee families so far this year already. And this is just the tip of the iceberg- what are we going to have to do to make America whole? - Did Jared Kushner change US arms policy in defiance of Congressional orders in exchange for millions of dollars from Saudi Arabia in his pocket? Bob Ney of Talk Media News explains. - Congressman Mark Pocan- a leader in the Progressive Caucus in Congress, on what Democrats are actually doing, and how we can get the message our so people understand the complexity of what is going on. - Thom's Book Tour Schedule - And Thom's callers have the final word- Donald in Illinois says 'we gotta win that Senate back'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 167When Hillary Clinton sounds the alarm about fascism - is it time to be very worried? And social security warrior Alex Lawson on the struggle to preserve or expand Social Security.. listeners' pick for Democratic presidential candidate 2019.. and finally- our government insults Mexican diplomats at the NAFTA negotiation table.
When establishment Dems like Hillary Clinton start sounding the alarm about Fascism - is it time to be very worried? ~~~ And then, in an in-depth interview Social Security warrior Alex Lawson clearly describes what is at stake should we lose social insurance to the many underhanded and relentless attacks by the conservatives on behalf of the rich. ~~~ Thom reads from 'Drugs, Money, and Secret Handshakes: The Unstoppable Growth of Drug Prices' by Robin Feldman ~~~ Thom announces the broadcast of a new HBO documentary- 'Ice on Fire', in which he is one of the commentators. And listeners call in with their favorite picks for Democratic presidential candidate 2019- and Thom says why he's not running! ~~~ Luke Vargas of Talk Media News describes the tariffs negotiations and points out that Mexican diplomats deserve a ton of credit for restraint amidst unreasonable insulting demands.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 166What we should do if the Justice Department continues to defy congress and legal court orders? Professor Lawrence Tribe and Thom consider our situation. And congressman Ro Khanna gives his perspective from inside of the House. And finally, an interview with Leila Conners, the producer of the new HBO climate crisis film Thom recently contributed to: 'Ice on Fire'.
Harvard Law School Professor Laurence Tribe on the challenge to the constitution posed by A.G. Bill Barr's refusal to obey court or congressional orders. ~~~ House Progressive Caucus leader Ro Khanna on where we stand with the negotiations over the upcoming Defense Appropriations bill and many other issues. ~~~ And finally, a new film on HBO explores the latest in the climate crisis, including the methane threat- producer Leila Conners chats with one of her movie's contributors- Thom himself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 165Where is the fundamental break in values between the billionaire-right wing machine and the Progressive left taking us? Thom looks back to FDR's answer, and forward to the possibility of 'justice for all'.
Thom sits down with an expert on FDR, author William vanden Heuvel, about his new book 'Hope and History: A Memoir of Tumultuous Times'- Thom responds to commentator Egberto Willies, who asks how we should respond to a 'Plutocrat-driven civil war.' - Much is made of the right to bear arms but what about the right to life saving medical care? Thom Hartmann takes on Julio Rivera on what should be a right, access to guns or access to healthcare? Do you think universal healthcare should be of higher importance than the right to bear arms? - Can the constitution be amended to take money out of politics and get rid of the corporate control over our democracy? Move to Amend's Kaitlin Sopoci-Belkap joins the program to discuss ways that you can help to being an end money in politics - Luke Vargas with Talk Media News has the details on Trump's ending American travel rights to visit Cuba. - And finally, Thom's callers think about what it would be to have another American civil war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 164Today, guest host Jefferson Smith asks listeners what they are looking for in a candidate for president, adding his deep philosophical undertones to the discussion.
Filling in for Thom, Jefferson Smith inspires callers to share the inner thoughts and yearnings for a better president. - Alex Shephard staff writer for the New Republic joins Jeff to discuss the nefarious ways that Republicans and the right are coming after YOUR right to vote! Wilbur Ross and the Trump administration have been working to fight to add a citizenship question to the United States census in hopes of pushing down the Latino vote. - 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.
Ep 163Today, guest host Jefferson Smith mulls over the role of inherited privilege in American society, as he takes a swing at the British royals. And Caroline Fredrickson, author of 'The Democracy Fix' connects this to the way the Republicans is making government serve our own aristocrats.
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Ep 162Is authoritarianism coming to America courtesy of Trump? Will enemies of the president be facing incarceration? Reporter Victoria Jones reveals the latest concerns on Brexit, EU elections and Trump in the UK.
Speculating on the potential danger of the massive yet under-reported weekend internet outage and what possible threats it may represent on our web dependent culture, Thom also exposes the scam behind political term limits. A modern re-framing of the famous historical attack of Representative Matthew Lyon of Vermont by Roger Griswold of Connecticut on the House Floor in 1798. - Thom talks with reporter Victoria Jones of DC Radio Company LLC, on the future of Brexit, Theresa May's departure, the new PM, Euro elections and Trump's visit to U.K. - Thom reveals little known facts of the millions of dollars being spent on the Trump Crime Family's excursion to England, and disturbing findings on increased testosterone in men who handle firearms. - Bob Ney of Talk Media News reports on Jared Kushner, Israel and the lack of a Mid East Peace Plan. - For the book club, Thom reads from The Mueller Report page 63 and takes questions from callers guns, white power and Democratic stratagems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 161Today, Thom takes an unflinching look at the state of climate disruption with authors and activists, including Dahr Jamail, author of 'The End of Ice'
Thom describes the upcoming stops on his book tour. - Trump is working to wreck climate science by banning federal research to look beyond the year 2040. - Dahr Jamail, author of 'The End of Ice', joins Thom in studio once again. Is it already too late to save human civilization from catastrophic carbon-driven global climate change? - Suzanne York of Transition Earth argues for a balance between human rights and heading off climate change. - Earth to Extinction' - Stephanie Felstein with the Center for Biological Diversity believes we must change our resource consumption- especially wasteful sectors like animal agriculture- to leave room for some species to survive the mass extinction event we are already watching around us. - Thom reads from Dahr Jamail's book 'The End of Ice'. - Dahr Jamail rejoins Thom in the studio. How did his experience reporting on the Iraq war lead to his mission to wake up the world to the reality of climate disruption? - And Thom finishes the program with a recent study that showed that many rivers near major cities have antibiotic levels high enough to possibly breed resistant bacteria.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 160Thom says Trump will run on immigration and trade policies that appeal to his working class base- better get ready! Laurie Wallach talks China and NAFTA while Jamal Abdi briefs Thom on the situation with Iran. Plus- Common Cause on Trump's plan to undercount Latinos on the census.
Trump is going to run a campaign based on immigration and trade policies that lead to good American jobs for working class people. Thom warns that Democrats need to think how to respond to Trump with policies that support the creation of good jobs for common people. ~~~ The National Iranian American Council's Jamal Abdhi considers the chances that the Iranian regime will respond positively to Trump's tough guy tactics. ~~~ Public Citizen's 'Global Trade Watch' president Laurie Wallach has the latest news and issues with the issues surrounding tariffs.Maurice in Chicago talks China, and Nicholas in Mexico reports on the progressive actions taken by Mexico's AMLO that has some corrupt fat cats sitting in prison. ~~~ Bob Phillips of Common Cause has the smoking gun- a trove of documents that show that the Republicans are knowingly practicing racial gerrymandering by frightening Hispanics into not answering the 2020 census. ~~~ Luke Vargas, chief foreign correspondent for Talk Media News, shares his informed take on Trump's trade policies. ~~~ Plus, Thom's more interesting callers add dimension to the discussion on trade, tariffs, and immigration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 159Will Trump's crimes slip between the cracks because the meaning of Mueller's lawyer-talk is lost on the common person?- meanwhile, the evidence of the Trump Crime Family's shenanigans continue to come to light.
Investigative reporter Greg Palast has dug up a truckload of Republican electioneering crime. He brings all the deets behind the Texas Secretary of State's resignation, and Republican strategy to block handicapped people from voting. - Thom reads from Mueller Report page 61 - Thom analyzes the context and meaning of Mueller's press conference statement. Will Trump be prosecuted for his crimes? - Thom continues a deep look at the context of Mueller's statements about Trump's crimes- from lying about real estate, to offering Putin a 50 million dollar penthouse suite, to coordinating with Wikileaks to distract from his crotch-grabbing bombshell. - Bob Ney of Talk Media News is watching the chances of Bolton's project to create war with Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 158On the 102nd birthday of JFK, author Lamar Waldron ties strings to pushpins that connect "The Coverup King" Federal A.G. William Barr to CIA-ers including Herbert Walker Bush. Details delved into include coverups from Russiagate through Iran-Contra, and to the rationale for hiding who killed president Kennedy.
Author Lamar Waldron, who wrote 'The Hidden History of the JFK Assassination' among other books, considers the evidence surrounding the likely murderers of president Kennedy, and the 1970s congressional investigations that resulted in the murders of those who chose to testify to Congress. Lamar Waldron, traces Attorney General Bill Barr's days covering up the crimes of the CIA in the 1970s, through Iran Contra, and on up to Trump's crimes today. ~~~ Thom reads from 'Legacy of Secrecy' by Lamar Waldron. ~~~ Thom looks at projections that Donald Trump may win re-election in 2020.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 157Is Trump trying to get one of our spies inside the Kremlin outed as a favor to Putin? And what details are emerging from the continued analysis of the Mueller report?.. Plus Luke Vargas on corporate tax evasion. and Cole Stangler with the results of the European Parliamentary elections.
Is Trump trying to get one of our spies inside the Kremlin outed as a favor to Putin? And what details are emerging from the continued analysis of the Mueller report?.. Plus Luke Vargas on corporate tax evasion. and Cole Stangler with the results of the European Parliamentary elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 156Hosting for Thom, Jefferson Smith goes on an emotional journey with survivors of families who suffered from illegal abortion, and the tormented tales of adults who were unwanted as children. Planned Parenthood president Dr. Leana Wen analyses the current threat to reproductive rights.
Planned Parenthood's dynamic new president Leana Wen, MD describes the threat of Republican extreme legislative challenges to Roe vs Wade. Then- Stories, fears and insights on abortion are shared from callers including adults recalling their childhood trauma growing up unloved by parents who didn't want them. Listener Christine from California phones in with remembrances of the days when abortion was illegal and encourages others to share their stories. Jeff becomes emotional upon hearing Trish's tale of her grandmother's painful death after attempted abortion during the Great Depression which left a family of six children motherless with a grieving dad. Ohio listener Lisa reveals the pain and shame she experienced and scorn from others at her decision to terminate her pregnancy of a fetus with grave abnormalities. Male callers Sam and Kevin express solidarity for a woman's right to choose and share heartfelt stories of the women in their lives affected by abortion choices. ~~~~ For the Book Club, Thom reads from Stacey Abrams' "Minority Leader: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 155A look at economics in the broadest sense, Dr. Richard Wolff dives deep in an hour long conversation on Democratic Socialism, its history, theory and possibility for closing the yawning gap of inequality.
Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom for a deep dive into the often misunderstood definitions critical to our understanding of the world around us- a look at economics in the broadest sense. As democratic socialism grows more popular it is necessary to look at exactly what we are talking about, to have a stronger understanding of it all. What is Capitalism? We live in a capitalistic economy, we have a more or less democratic form of government, but what is democracy? ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ Extending the conversation, Thom reads from his book, "Screwed: The Undeclared War Against the Middle Class -- And What We Can Do About It" , as well as "The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone's Well-being" by Kate Pickett and Richard G. Wilkinson, "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World" by Anand Giridharadas, as well as "Progress and Poverty In Economics: Henry George and How Growth in Real Estate Contributes to Inequality and Financial Instability" by Edward Nell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 154Senator Bernie checks in with Thom, and so does congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus. Former Republican Congressman Bob Ney chimes in with the most interesting headlines. Plus, further reading from the Mueller report, followed by a look at the criminals associated with Trump who are already in prison: how can we overcome this corruption?
Bernie has proposed a transaction tax on financial transactions to pay for Medicare for All, and help minimize the chance of crashes from rapid trading. And Bernie puts his support behind McDonald employees fighting for a $15 minimum wage. ~~~~ Thom welcomes Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, leader of the Progressives in the House as the co-chair of the House Progressive caucus. Her view on Medicare for All, and the strategy behind the House Judiciary Committee. ~~~~ Charles in Arizona wants to know if the Federal Marshalls are under the control of Congress- and Thom asks former Congressman Bob Ney what he thinks. Plus- the investigation into Trump's sketchy bank transactions continue. ~~~~ Thom reads from the Mueller report, starting on page 38, which covers 'implantation of malware' on DNC networks by the Russian CIA. ~~~~ And the Mueller report continues from page 43, which details communications between Trump's team and Russian secret agents. ~~~~ Thom wonders if it may already be too late to stop Trump. Or not?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.