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In the wake of the 50-48 Senate vote to put Republican operative Brett Kavanaugh on the supreme court, Thom breaks down the fallout from the vote for Heidi Heitkamp and Joe Manchin. Thom touches on Mike Pence and Columbus Day. And then, Brett Kavanaugh's multiple swearing ins concrete the majority conservative Supreme Court, but does that mean we're losing? Will the November election challenge or support the strategy that wealthy white men are using to hang on to their power? Trumps does his bit using his enormous talent for lying.----Thom reads from 'Warrior Is' by Harley L. Zephier and Robin L. Zephier. ----- Listener Laura engages Thom as to what the conservatives' next moves will be, and how progressives should respond. ----- Thom looks at the bigger picture of the political battle for women's rights. ----- Congressman Bob Ney of Talk Media News touches on two stories of people abducted by their governments. ----- Thom continues the thread of conservative's cynical strategy to get power. Could a one-vote margin, and the activation of women's outrage actually be a win for progressives? ----- Listener Heather asks what would happen if the Democrats leaked the final FBI investigation of nine of Kavanaugh's old friends. Thom thinks this is not the end of something, but the beginning of something. ----- Thom describes how the Powell memo has led to the modern conservative strategy, and touches again on how it's all about white elite holding on to power. Trump is helping with his blatant lies- 'every single Democrat has signed the Open Borders bill', that doesn't exist. And other lies that have become normalized. ----- Bulgarian journalist raped and murdered for exposing corruption in Bulgaria. ----- Listener Richard takes us back to the Powell memo, its implementation, and the corporate bent of mainstream media. ----- Conservatives and what they want - to neuter, or even punish the media, as well as those who dare to publicly challenge the elite. Could libel laws be used to silence the uppity? ----- More on bias in the corporate media. ----- Caller John calls out the hypocrisy of some Christians, and draws a line from there to the Trumpist Republican culture of corruption. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Of course there is a huge racist plot again Kavanaugh- what? Or rather, a plot by conservatives to use race to get whites to support Kavanaugh. ----- Actress activist Mimi Kennedy on fighting voter suppression. ----- Would-be aborticide laws in Mike Pence's America ----- Caller Toni says white folks are having a black experience right now. Listener Verity on Predators, Protectors, or Partners... ----- Dr. Richard Wolff on the current state of capitalism. ----- Thom reads from 'The Crash of 2016', on how the Powell memo laid the groundwork for the ongoing conservative takeover. ----- Listener calls:: Supreme Court term limits... The controversy of Conserva-Dems...  ----- Who should replace Diane Feinstein? ----- Luke Vargas of Talk Media News on the confusing Amazon pay raise. ----- Thom reads from his book 'Healing ADD', on healing traumatic memories using Neuro-Linguistic-Programming ----- Caller Paul asks 'What is to become of the assault allegations of Brett Kavanaugh?' : he and Thom kick the issues of the week back and forth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:00 - When rich kid Trump spent all 400+ million dollars he got from his dad, who did he find in the early 2000s to keep bailing him out?  ----- 10:31 - Conservative white women, what are they thinking?   ----- 24:44 - Voter purge investigator Greg Pallast calls from Georgia, where he attempted to ask Bryan Kemp why he has purged ten percent of Geogian voters from the polls.   ----- 34:02 - Thom reads from "Kickback: Exposing the Global Corporate Bribery Network" by David Montero  ----- 40:00 - Thom quotes Lunatica from the Democratic Underground- who are the people standing behind Trump at his rallies? And, with an executive branch unwilling to enforce rules to manage corporations, new regulations remove safety checks put in after the massive Deepwater Horizon spill.   ----- 49:33 - And almost concluding the show today, Talk Media News' Ellen Ratner catches us up with the important and lesser-known headlines with scuttlebutt from Washington insiders.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 many lies of Brett Kavanaugh- the murder conviction Judge Kavanaugh overturned. Who was dating Squi? Who refuted what? Legacy student or not? - - - Documentarian Jack Bryan describes his new movie Active Measures - The Russian Story, documenting Russian involvement in our politics from the 1930s to today. - - - Thom reads to us from 'The Fight for the Four Freedoms - What made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great'. - - - Laurie Wallach from TradeWatch.org looks at the new Mexico trade deal from a progressive perspective. - - - Congressman Mark Pocan notes that Brett Kavanaugh likes beer- and otherwise checks the zeitgeist of the electorate, answering listener calls. - - - Thom reads his book 'Walking Your Blues Away - How the Heal the Mind and Create Emotional Well-Being.' - - - Thom takes listener calls - Verity in Chicago starts an interesting conversation with Thom about the parasitic and predatory brains out there. Then, who should be trusted to text message every phone in America? - - - Finally, Thom asks why corporate crime convictions are down as much as 90 or even 96 percent?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Hedges engages with Thom on the subject of his latest book - 'America, the Farewell Tour' - how the decay of American society has led to isolation, alienation, and despair that manifests itself in self-destructive behaviors. Next- with Kavananaugh's nomination for King of the Court up in the air, what will it mean to have a reliable conservative court? Thom runs through the evidence and the history so far in the many pro-business and pro-elite judgments already. Thom digs into Kavanaugh's past shenanigans. Marty in Pennsylvania asks why the court can't be impartial? Thom runs through the deep history of the games politicians have been playing with the court since the 1860s. Then, The macho paradox - what do men have to do to protect themselves from assault versus what women do? Three men respond.  Once again Thom checks in with Bob Ney with Talk Media News, and finally- a listener asks why one of the scandals involving Kavanaugh has been swept under the rug.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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First, yet another accuser piles on Brett Kavanaugh and the Rape-publicans. // Next, Thom interviews Professor Kathleen Hall Jamieson, author of 'Cyberwar: How Russian Hackers and Trolls Helped Elect a President' to see what evidence she's compiled that the Russians swayed our election in favor of Trump // Representative Mark Pocan takes listener from the swarm of outraged progressives. // Thom reads from the afterword of 'The American Revolution of 1800' by Dan Sissom. // Talk Media News' Ellen Ratner calls in from the United Nations, where Trump just ran a meeting of the Security Council- Ellen tells us about the conservative woman waiting in Kavanaugh's wings, and Trump's new blood-stocked million dollar limousine, and other stories. // And Thom reminds us what is at stake if the billionaire-libertarian-Republican-grifters get control of the judicial branch of government- and how does that connect to Trump's threats to shut down the FBI investigation into his campaign by potentially firing the Justice Department's Rod Rosenstein? And why are Wilbur Ross, Paul Manafort, and so many others around Trump seem to be tied to Russian money? // Finally, listener Mary asks what it will take for the Democrats to get angry?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 As a second and even a third woman comes forward with allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Thom reaches out to Maya Raghu of the National Women's Law Group, originators of the Believe Survivors project. Listeners respond. Thom reads from the forward he wrote for 'All The World's a Stage', the biography of Dennis Weaver. Bob Ney of Talk Media News brings his deep analysis of the headlines. Morris from Los Angeles asks about impeaching Supreme Court Justices, and other listeners call about Kavanaugh. Political commentator Chauncey Devega weighs in on the concepts of 'hostile sexism' and 'corporate democracy'. And finally, listener Jack brings us back to Kavanaugh - can a man really change his nature as he ages?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Smith asks the big questions as Thom heads to California for the Bill Maher show. Jodi Jacobson, president and editor in chief of Rewire News takes a look at the Kavanaugh hearing from a feminist perspective, and what lessons can be learned from it. Jeff answers listener calls about the news of the day and muses deeply on where we are- or should- be going... with a big emphasis on the fundamental importance of kindness.Talk Media News' Luke Vargas brings stories about the White House Whisperer, refugees, and trade negotiations. 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 impact of the pig and chicken sheds in which millions of chickens and tens of thousands of pigs drowned after Hurricane Florence passed over the Carolinas.Then, Thom's take on the continuing question of Kavanaugh's nomination and allegations he is an attempted rapist. Listeners open their hearts and stories as they respond. Could illegal abortion deaths be returning to America on a large scale?And Black Lives Matter activist, author, and Podcaster DeRay Mckesson is in studio to discuss his book 'On the Other Side of Freedom'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In Thom's take: As Trump's election all about racism and sexism, and not so much about "Economic Anxieties?" If so, then dp Trump voters mind much if Kavanaugh sexually assaulted someone or if Trump used the n-word? Why are so many despair deaths occurring in Trump-voter counties? Listeners respond. Thom reads from "Minority Leader" - by Stacey Abrams and "Taking Bullets" by Haki R. Madhubuti.And we hear from Professor Jason Stanley, author of "How Fascism Works - The Politics of Us and Them" on whether America really is becoming a nationalist fascist state.Plus Luke Vargas from Talk Media News, and more good stuff from Thom and his listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Thom starts the show with his take on the recent possibly criminal revelations of Paul Manafort and Brett Kavanaugh, and related twists and turns in the news. Next, Thom reads from "The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America's Food Business" by Christopher Leonard. After that Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore (a member of the Progressive and LGBTQ Equality caucuses and a member of the Congressional Financial Services Committee) checks in with Thom on the subject of financial policy and the struggle for equality. Then, Thom welcomes back Luke Vargas of Talk Media News on American-Canadian border law and other goings-on of note. Thom reads from his book "The Last Hours of Humanity: Warming the World to Extinction" . Callers raise issues of millennial voting, abortion, Serena, measuring unemployment, alternative curse words, and positive political commercials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom confronts author, Bradley J. Birzer about his controversial new book, In Defense of Andrew Jackson, the treatment of American Indians and the comparisons between Jackson and Trump.In a study from his book- The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, Thom examines Native American culture as well as a reading from Warrior Is by Harley and Robin L. Zephier on the subject of their Lakota ancestor who killed Colonel Custer at The Greasy Grass Battle, aka Little Bighorn.Christopher Massicotte of the Victory Fund Campaign explains that the coming blue wave election will also be a rainbow wave with a historic number of LGBTQ candidates.Thom gets a chance to check in with Mark Pocan- will the Democrats hold firm in the Senate against Kavanaugh? How can the president deny 3000 people died in Puerto Rico?And Thom tells us about an effort by banks led by J.P. Morgan to get governments to back possible bank losses in the stock market in the event of a crash.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 corruption of the pharmaceutical business as drug companies flaunt ethics and do anything for money. Listeners call in with their often life and death experiences.With the approach of what may be a historically damaging hurricane, Thom examines the willful blindness of climate change by governments under the sway of Republican greed. Davis Hammet, president of activist group Loud Light details voter suppression ongoing in Kris Kobach's Kansas, and what can be done about it.And, Ellen Rattner drops in from Talk Media News with the most interesting headlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we look back on the way the Bush administration used September 11th to try to build political capital, make their friends rich, and reduce our civil liberties, and as the endless war continues almost 17 years later, Thom looks back and also forward with Medea Benjamin from Code Pink, longtime antiwar activist, and author of the new article 'War Profiteers: The US War Machine and the Arming of Repressive Regimes'.  Callers respond with their experiences, losses, and thoughts about 9/11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today, Thom walks us through the great many surprising and not-so-surprising revelations resulting from the Kavanaugh hearings. And caller Kino wants to talk about Republicans he says are organizing to retire 'Uncle Donnie'. Then, Thom sits down for a fascinating talk with Minister Jonathon Wilson Hartgrove to find out what evangelicals are feeling about our current president.From the body language department- a runny-nosed Trump supporter is seen to wipe her nose on the flag in the background of a Montana rally, and a woman in the background of the Kavanaugh hearing appears to flash a white power sign- twice. Talk Media News' Bob Ney once again tosses the headlines back and forth with Thom- Obama warns the Democrats to get young people to the polls.. and who wrote the White House letter?.. and what is Giuliani really up to?Finally, Thom powerfully sums up the big picture strategy being pursued by the money-backed conservative movement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Representative Mark Pocan takes listener calls on Kavanaugh, collusion, and corruption in Washington. Dick Durban grills Kavanaugh with the pesky truth. Ellen Ratner brings us up to speed with the most interesting political headlines in just seven minutes: Bob Woodward's new book on Trump, Trump wants libel instead of free speech, what's behind the Kavanaugh hearing, Male 9-11 survivors with breast cancer, and Progressive Democrats displacing the DLC, and a story about Russians too! And finally Thom educates us on the importance of the controversial legal principle of Chevron deference.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Thom considers the implications of long-time Republican operative Bret Cavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court- who is this man and who would he really serve on the Supreme Court? We hear much of Congressperson Sheldon Whitehouse's statement at the Senate hearings. Callers respond. Then- Dawn Laguens from Planned Parenthood on the chances a Republican Supreme Court could make abortion illegal. Next, Bob Ney with Talk Media News reflects on Republican strategy- as Trump seems to challenge his own staff, could he be guilty of obstruction of justice? And finally, Congresswoman Amy Klobuchar, speaking at the hearing, shares her thoughts on defending the rule of law and American traditions of justice.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Michael D'Antonio delves into the man who is America's vice-president in a conversation about, and a reading from his book 'The Shadow President- The Truth about Mike Pence'. In Thom's take- in the wake of the catch-and-kill practices of the National Enquirer, has this country become a nation of grifters at every level? Author and social critic Thomas DiLorenzo and Thom trade jabs on the appropriate role of the government. And then Thom gives DNC chairman Tom Perez a chance to answer questions about the charges that the Democratic party is taking oil company money. And finally, Dan in Orlando puts in a good word for Andrew Gillum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today- racism in 2018's America. First, radio personality Chauncey Devega wonders whether Trump voters would rather abandon democracy than share power with people of color? Then, Thom goes head to head with James S. Robins, an author who argues we should not remove confederate monuments. Listeners chime in with their experiences, views, and hopes. An Iowa caller points out the hypocrisy of villainizing all undocumented workers that do the dirty work in Iowa. Thom looks at American origins with a reading from 'Settlers: The mythology of the white proletariat' by J Sakai. And Paul from East Texas brings his different opinion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's program, Thom's take on Republicans strategy to fan the flames of racism for political gain in a country where prison is still a legal form of slavery. Listeners respond. Then Thom discusses the national prison strike with former Republican and former federal inmate Bob Ney of Talk Media News. Economist Richard Wolff explores the question of government debt. And finally, Trump shoots someone on 5th Avenue, maybe.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today- on a crowded earth, will the emerging 40% deadly strains of avian flu in China be the crisis that lets Trump implement fascism? And why won't China help the CDC develop a vaccine? Then- Tom Perez, chair of the DNC, gets a chance to answer charges that the Democrats have voted to accept fossil fuel money- is that accurate? Talk Media News' Michael Olesker takes us behind the latest headlines- from the halls of Washington to the Vatican. Greg Palast considers what is really going on behind the scenes with Mexico's AMLO and the new NAFTA? Nicholas in Mexico calls in with his theory. All that, and more, on another information-dense episode of T.T.H.S. ...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom catches up with the news of the day. Representive Ro Khanna takes calls on voter suppression, supporting business, and other issues. Bob Ney with Talk Media News considers the renegotiation of NAFTA. Fred in Chino reminds us it is a myth that American teachers have tenure.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Jefferson Smith continues in Thom's stead, he makes the case that we need more than impeachment as the red wall begins to crumble. How to reform the corrupt apparatus? Listener Carol likens the game to chess, the pawns are falling, but we still have to get past Ivanka the Queen. Johnny in LaMarque agrees with Jefferson that we have to think bigger. Bob Ney with Talk Media News counts the rats jumping the sinking ship. And what are the 'big digs' we can use to encapsulate criticism of the right? And finally, Jefferson looks for commonality with a Trump voter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Smith continues in Thom's stead today, putting the struggle for justice in a larger context. Listeners offer possible solutions. John Nichols from The Nation magazine speculates on what Michael Cohen's conviction says about the duty to impeach Trump. David Arkush of Public Citizen's Climate Program explains the need to challenge Trump's efforts to increase coal production and carbon pollution. Stephen Spaulding of Common Cause examines the impact of Michael Cohen's recent revelations. Tim Carr of Free Press media group alerts us about the jeopardy to net neutrality. Bob Ney with Talk Media News offers his careful analysis of the upcoming congressional election- which side does he predict will get a majority? And finally, rapid-fire listener thoughts on impeachment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today- things you have to try to believe in order to be a Republican, plus Thom's takes on the latest developments. How to respond to people who think Trump is making life wonderful. Marxist economist Richard Wolff explains the showdown between Trump and the Fed over interest rates. Luke Vargas with Talk Media News takes us behind the headlines. Callers Mark and Margo remind us about keeping emotional balance in the face of so much bad news. And how is Jimmy Carter living today? We find out. ------ Word of the day: pleonexia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's program- Thom asks how Democrats should approach impeachment: is it an issue to run on? Listeners call in with their thoughts on impeachment; and who should be criminally prosecuted? Bob Ney with Talk Media News brings the latest on Trump getting caught up lying to his own White House lawyers. And, Thom asks if it is time for Democrats to reclaim the world socialism. All that, and a parakeet, on today's Thom Hartmann show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many interesting listener calls and Thom's takes in today's episode- Global warming: what you can do to reduce the carbon pollution you cause- Turkey and evangelicals- The games American oligarchs play- Primaries: Closed or Open?- HAARP: is the government controlling the weather?- Should we paste our flag stamps upside down? Brett Cavanaugh caught lying to congress- And who's really extreme in this new age of inequality? Plus, Luke Vargas from Talk Media News describes how our Syria policy has changed with the turmoil 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.

Thom's gives his take on Elizabeth Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act, the detrimental impact of Ronald Reagan, and protecting military service members from predatory financial practices. Listeners respond, and pose questions on tariffs, public education, and the plus side of abandoning civilization. Economist Richard Wolff explains the real underlying crisis in Turkey is one of debt and an international business cycle failing over from boom to bust. Bob Ney of Talk Media News catches us up with the ongoing setup for a possible showdown with Trump. And Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. explains the case he recently led that resulted in a recognition that Monsanto's weed-killer Roundup is carcinogenic. Lastly, Thom advises a listener why they need to think more deeply about the issue of health insurance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Palast drops in to catch us up on election shenanigans, including the hacking of the system that stores the Florida voter rolls. Thom picks up interesting news stories, including a panicking Ted Cruz running attack-ads against a surging Beto O'Rourke. Ellen Ratner catches us up with the legality of gay baking, and primary election results around the nation including one won by an out transsexual. Representative Mark Pocan and Thom take your calls as we look forward to the midterm congressional election less than three months away.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, a fascinating interview as Thom and former CIA agent turned author Malcolm Nance speculate on what was really decided at the Trump-Putin secret summit in Helsinki. Thom connects the dots on what could be a huge story as Florida congressmen from both parties report the Russians have infiltrated the voter registration system there. Has this resulted in two percent fewer Democrats on the rolls? Trump calls Amarosa a 'dog' and other news stories of the crazy new normal. Next, Dr. Joe Romm wonders if we're getting dangerously close to catastrophic climate change. Kymone Freeman of We Act Radio and Black Lives Matter looks at the failure of the police-escorted alt-right rally this weekend as well as the overt racism coming out of the White House and other haters. Luke Vargas updates us on our showdown with Turkey- all that, plus Thom's take on listener calls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An information-thick episode today as Thom takes us on a tour of the most interesting and often little-noticed stories in the news today, including a major forest fire deliberately set in California by an alt-right conspiracist. Congressman Bob Ney drops in with the view from Washington DC on what's happening. And finally, Congressman Ro Khanna fields listener calls and concerns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show- Thom's take on Laura Ingram's reaction to immigration and a changing America. Then, Lori Wallach of Global Trade Watch catches up with the quietly ongoing negotiations for a new NAFTA. Callers discuss immigration, NAFTA, and how we're treating our soil. Congressman Bob Ney with Talk Media News looks at the nuts and bolts of the outcome of the special election in Ohio, plus other stories. Thom reads from 'Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and The Storming of the Presidency' by Joshua Green. Then finally, author Nancy Altman of Social Security Works refutes pervasive conservative propaganda meant to destroy support for the social safety net.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the special election in Ohio remains too close to call, Greg Palast, investigative reporter specializing in elections explains the methods used to disenfranchise thousands of voters in that district. Progressive Caucus Congressman Mark Pocan fields listener calls to get an inside view of politics in the House. Thom and Ellen Rattner from Talk Media News highlight interesting stories in the headlines. And finally, chairman of the DNC Tom Perez explains his party's strategy for special elections and midterms. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's program - saving the planet from the corrosive influence of reality TV. Nelliberals try to break Canadian health care, social security, medicare, and other public services. Caller Ray brings up issues of demandingness and empathy. Paul S. Ryan of Common Cause asks whether Trump has violated election law. Luke Vargas stops in with the world news, and finally Jamal Abdi of the National Iranian-American Council gives his perspective on the possibility of 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.

Chauncey DeVega helps us prepare for the end of the racially-driven fascism of the Trump presidency. Republican commentator Rick Wilson describes his new book- 'Everything Trump Touches Dies'. And finally in the Talk Media News segment congressman Bob Ney- who speaks Farsi and knows Iran well- apprises us on the danger of the situation there as the first round of Trump sanctions takes effect.   And, Jared calls in to discuss deplatforming Alex Jones, and the questionable origin of conspiracy theory qAnon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's program, Thom looks at the conservative movement- the ways that players including Reagan and the Koch brothers kept us from facing global warming, and pushed policies that increased economic inequality- all while manipulating poor whites with racist rhetoric. And then- how Donald Trump jumped in the vehicle others built and drove away. Will he drive us off a cliff? Thom takes your calls, and Luke Vargas with Talk Media News catches us up on world headlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's program, Thom talks with Dr. Michael Mann- who first coined the term 'the hockey stick' to describe the unprecedented rapid rise in atmospheric CO2. We find out the data coming in suggests global warming is happening even more rapidly than expected. Congressman Bob Ney catches us up with the news from Washington's perspective. Dr. Richard Wolff stops by, and so does Charlotte in Tallahassee, and other intriguing callers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode, Luke Barnes with ThinkProgress explains the fringe-right conspiracy theory QAnon. Then, Thom asks whether the millionaire-backed libertarians are winning in their attack on American institutions that protect the common person. Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News catches us up with what's really going on in the world. Trump attacks the Free Press, and Paul in East Texas tries to end the show with a different point of view.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's program, Tom asks why the mainstream media won't cover important issues like climate change, trumped up wars, and voter suppression, all of which are having massive consequences for the world we live in. To discuss this, Thom is joined by Russ Baker who has written extensively on the Bush family. Thom is also joined by Greg Palast, who doggedly pursues hard evidence of the methods used by Republicans to manipulate elections. And, Luke Vargas from Talk Media News drops in to update us on the state of international politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.