The Hartmann Report

Economist Richard Wolff says the carona virus bailout that just passed is 'too little, too late', and does not address the fundamental weakness of 'an economy on life support' of an unprecedented level of debt. And what is it about the structure of our country that we are seemingly helpless to prepare for and combat this virus?Progressive leader and Congresswoman Primala Jayapal joins Thom with a brilliant summary of the events behind a House that just overcame a last minute Republican challenge and passed the CARES Act. What did Progressives get in the bill, and what do they feel it is still missing?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will the economic stimulus plan protect the most vulnerable self-employed workers and those in the gig economy who can't file unemployment because they never officially had a job? Will this stimulus plan be enough to save the economy? Progressive leader Mark Pocan answers challenging questions as to what is really going on in the halls of Congress.And, Thom debates the conservative thinktank Heritage Foundation's Jason W. Snead on their organization's stance against federal funding of vote-by-mail. Even with the threat of Covid-19 disrupting the November presidential election, why would anyone be opposed to helping more people vote?Why won't Donald Trump use the powers of the Defense Production Act to stop price gouging and to jumpstart emergency production of respirators? Thom's caller asks if right wingers' desire to 'thin the herd' is partly behind the government dragging its feet to respond to or even study the crisis?Plus we hear about the new procedures postal workers are following, and some details on the German stimulus plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Didn't Dan Patrick get the memo that millions of Americans getting sick all at once are likely to overwhelm our hospitals? Are returning Spring breakers from Florida spreading the pandemic across the nation? And should we worry that some Amazon warehouse workers are testing positive for Covid? And why did the New York Times editorial board recommend that the entire country shelter-in-place?Katrina vandan Heuvel of The Nation magazine sounds the alarm as to what we must do during this crisis... And Thom's callers raise interesting questions, like- why did Trump pull American pandemic researchers out of China last year?.. Who is Trump's real cadre of support and does the need to support their interests explain Trump's bizarre behavior? Meanwhile, why are the evangelists in denial about this virus and why is Falwell's university staying open?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why in the world did Trump delay for so long getting ready for the pandemic that he knew was coming? Is it anything like GW Bush sending troops into battle with unarmored Humvees? As medical shortages loom due to our lack of preparation, does Donald Trump care about the lives of the nurses and doctors on the front line who are saving lives from this new disease? And what fascist totalitarian measures are being snuck through under the cover of the corona virus crisis around the world- and right here in America?And Progressive leader Ro Khanna shares his view from the floor of Congress as Republicans push for the pandemic stimulus program to once again benefit the rich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump is willing to let Americans die and to let this virus rage out of control, as long as there’s a bail out for his own businesses and the Fed can get the stock market back up.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Covid shutdown deepens- could Trump's administration be handling the pandemic any worse?.. from not testing potentially infected cruise ship passengers and not testing nearly enough in general.. pushing for bailout of the rich once again... and now increasing the sanctions blocking Iran from getting critical medical supplies, do we have a sadist in the White House? With a grifter at the top, how are the bottom feeders also trying to scam us? The Prime Minister of Norway reaches out to kids... And what can we learn from the response to Covid in South Korea?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Klippenstein of The Nation, joins Thom Hartmann to talk about the autocratic powers presidents are granted in times of national distress and how someone like Donald Trump could use them against the American people. Will Donald Trump Abuse Immense Power from COVID-19 national Emergency? Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to review coping strategies learned from the Great Republican Depression and how they may be of use in the current crisis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Richard Wolff and other experts help Thom get a handle on where our economy might be heading as unemployment increases precipitously. The last few years the rich have used stock buybacks and other schemes to get richer, while the gig economy and poverty have increasingly been the experience for many at the other end of the pay scale- how will the Covid shutdown bring these problems to a head? And as the government gets a stimulus plan together, who should be the first in line?- the giant corporations or the little guys?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Trump sidelines experts from the CDC and even Mike Pence to grab the limelight as pandemic reality TV show host, is New York's Andrew Cuomo the real leadership in the country right now? And why won't Trump require our factories to start manufacturing ventilators, masks, and gloves to prepare for the accelerating crisis?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Latest Corona Virus Updates. It appears that we are 11 days behind Italy in our experience of the Covid-19 virus. What we need to know.Thom Hartmann listens to Truckers who are navigating the dangerous responses to the Corona virus state by state exposing the need for a national response but will Washington be able to come up with one while Trump is at the wheel?Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is proposing $500 million in federal funding allowing all Americans to vote by mail in the case of an emergency like the Corona virus. The state of Oregon became the first state to vote entirely by mail. For the Book Club, Thom reads from "The Truth about Social Security: The Founders' Words Refute Revisionist" by Nancy J. Altman and "The Embattled Vote in America: From the Founding to the Present" by Allan Lichtman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the surprisingly good performance of Joe Biden at the recent debate, Thom muses that Biden has shifted more to the left than the Democratic Party has been just a few months ago. So Bernie has left his mark even if he may or may not get the nomination. Plus the latest on the Corona Virus and listener calls.For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto to Heal and Transform the World" by Michael Lerner and "Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution" by Helen Zia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to consider the Federal Government's actions regarding the frightening new Corona Virus and respond to listener questions in a national town-hall discussion.For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Paul Revere & the World he Lived In" also "Measuring What Counts: The Global Movement for Well-Being" and "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would happen to the American economy if there was a Black Swan event and could Covid-19 bring it on? Thom reads extracts from his book, "The Crash of 2016: The Plot to Destroy America—and What We Can Do to Stop It."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump addressed the nation to quell fears about the Corona Virus, instead he lied. For the Book Club, Thom reads portions from "Cities: The First 6,000 Years" by Monica L. Smith, "No Visible Bruises : What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us"by Rachel Louise Snyder, and "Treason & Betrayal, The Rise and Fall of Individual -1" by Kenneth Foard McCallion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As case numbers grow rapidly around the world, and as nations begin to isolate themselves to attempt to slow the spread of the novel caronavirus pandemic, Covid-19, what should each of us be doing to prepare? And why has the Trump administration failed us all so catastrophically? Thom's callers check in with their on-the-ground observations from all over the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the World Health Organization certifies COVID-19 as a pandemic, what is America doing- or not doing to get ready? Is Trump delaying testing using internationally available test kits so an American company can corner the U.S. market for corona virus testing? As Washington State struggles to deal with an outbreak, why can't they get the support from Medicare they need to set up isolation units? When we know we could likely lose many of elderly and vulnerable, why can't we get out in front of this? And as the White House classifies all conversations about COVID-19, is the truth what is really being rationed?For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Health Justice Now: Single Payer and What Comes Next" by Timothy Faust.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Between the Corona Virus, the price of oil and an already unstable economy, America might be on the edge of the next great Republican recession. Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom to discuss the economy and how the Covid 19 epidemic and the Russo-Saudi oil squabble could make the economy less stable. Thom reads from his book, "Screwed: The Undeclared War against the Middle Class--and What We Can Do about It" and "All the World's a Stage" by Dennis Weaver. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump retweeted a picture of himself playing a violin. Seriously. It's like he's trying to tell us in the most obvious way possible that he doesn't give a damn. America is on fire and our leader is fiddling. What could possibly go wrong?Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna joins Thom to field listener questions on the Trump administration's failure to contend with the Covid-19 virus and the impact on our community. For the book club, Thom reads from "Drugs, Money, and Secret Handshakes: The Unstoppable Growth of Prescription Drug Prices" by Robin Feldman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we approach the next primary election and upcoming Sanders- Biden debate, Thom looks at Bernie's chances with callers as well as news on the stock market and global pandemic. Our Revolution's Larry Cohen joins Thom to discuss whether Bernie Sanders can reach the White House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann addresses many of the concerns of the new corona virus and reviews what we know and why panic is not an option. Callers bring thought provoking questions and new insights of what Americans can do, too many of which are uninsured from medical disasters.Thom reads portions from his book "Walking Your Blues Away: How to Heal the Mind and Create Emotional Well-Being" and also "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence" by Michael D'Antonio and Peter Eisner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long Lines and Broken Machines the Election Norm (w/ Sylvia Albert)Common Cause's Sylvia Albert joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the major ramifications of the elections with broken and intentionally failing infrastructure, like voting machines that do not work, apps like the one in Iowa that failed and the closing of voter registration facilities and even of places to vote. Voter disenfranchisement may well play a major role in the 2020 Primaries and the 2020 general election. Plus the latest news on Bill Barr and insightful listener calls.For the Book Club Thom reads from his latest work, The Hidden History of the War on Voting and also Thomas Frank's Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Medicare For All could save millions from the Coronavirus but conservatives are still pushing back against access for healthcare. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works joins Thom Hartmann to make the case.For the Book Club, Thom reads from "The Man Who Sold America" by Joy Reid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump ignored this major health crisis, and has been cutting vital infrastructure needed to fight the CoVid-19 carona virus. How can we hold him accountable for allowing it to spread from his poorly run quarantine centers?.. and what is the fear of pandemic already doing to the economy?And as Trump tries to downplay the spread of the virus instead of getting ready, has the CDC deleted important facts on the virus from the public website? Popular Information's Judd Legum has the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive Congressional leader Mark Pocan joins Thom with his high level view of the narrowing field of presidential contenders, as callers with a variety of perspectives challenge Thom on the hows and whys of Biden's strong performance. And Thom shares his fourfold theory on why the vote went the way it did. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - Professor Andrew Bacevich - Is the US/Taliban agreement about to fall apart? Donna Brazile tells Republicans on Fox News to 'go to hell'. And a wide ranging consideration of the politics of the Democratic candidates for president.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The impact on Americans of the new Coronavirus makes clear why we so urgently need universal health care in this country.Investigative journalist, Greg Palast reports on how Bernie Sanders will be screwed out of 553,000 votes in California.For the Book Club, Thom reads from his newest book, "The Hidden History of the (Republican) War on Voting."Congressman Mark Pocan exposes the lack of planning by the Trump administration in dealing with the newest health crisis. Callers respond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann debates Socialism with Charles Sauer, Founder and President of Market Institute.America's middle class has been shrinking but Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have a plan that could bring it back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the corona virus continues its spread, it becomes increasingly clear that America's lack of a national health care system is itself a national health crisis, and a national security crisis, too. But instead of protecting us Republicans are still trying to blow up Obamacare.Thom interviews Wendell Potter, advocate for Medicare for All. Author Laurie Garrett on "What can we do to get ready for a likely pandemic given the incompetence of our national leadership?"Plus, Thom reads from 'Health Justice Now' by Timothy Faust.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today- what we know so far about COVID-19, the deadly novel corona virus that is escaping containment all over the world. Leana Wen, MD, Baltimore’s former health commissioner, joins Thom with the latest medical advice.How has Trump's budget cuts and idiotic response left America unprepared to take care of this crisis? And how will the huge part of the U.S. population with either no or crappy health care coverage accelerate the spread of this disease?What does this mean for the economy and the possible crash of the overinflated financial markets that Thom and others have long predicted? What practical steps can you take to protect yourself and vulnerable people you know?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Trump illegally purges government workers based on their donation or voting records, are we seeing anther step towards the Nazification of America?And might Republicans use a process in the Constitution previously invoked only once to steal the presidential election? Thom runs through the history and frightening possibility.Then, Thom gets the founder of BuzzFlash.com on the horn to talk about a man who was a vicious high school bully.... named William Barr. Why did Congress ignore warnings about Barr's character, and why are they unlikely to impeach him now? And Connie in Buffalo shares Bill Barr's comment line!And Thom reads from 'In Defense of Public Service: How 22 Million Government Workers Will Save our Republic' by Cedric Alexander.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom reviews the worst corporate media debate yet, ranks the candidates' performances and analyses the moderators' tactics to set Democrats against each other instead of Trump to create a ratings-driven spectacle.Mitch McConnell is starting to sweat about Bernie becoming the front runner and the cheap smears continue try to bring Bernie down.Common sense suggestions to deal with the Coronavirus fears and new news on what we know from the CDC. 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 revealed his economic plan and Thom Hartmann double checks the math and breaks it down.Marion Smith, Exec Dir. of Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation debates Thom on the recent backlash against Bernie Sanders' comments about Cuba, and the definition of Socialism.Thom reviews some new data about the Wuhan Coronavirus and callers respond.Book Club readings from "Cuban Women Confront the Future" by Vilma Espin, and "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism" by Kristen Ghodsee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, a thoroughgoing discussion of Bernie Sanders's candidacy for president. Does Bernie appeal most to independent and crossover voters? Why his health is a non-issue and the greatness of past presidents who had health problems... The real Bernie supporters versus the myth of the Bernie Bro... Can Bernie win the electoral college?.. Why Democrats are ready for a Jewish president... and avoiding the circular firing squad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recession is overdue for our economy with the Fed chairman ordered by Trump to not raise interest rates in an artificial influence to hold it off. If Trump loses the 2020 election and allows the economy to tank before he leaves office, are Democrats prepared for the public outcry? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who in the Democratic party has what it takes to get it done? And will the Republican voter suppression machine once again hand key states to Trump? Today, a broad discussion of voting in America.,, And Thom reads from his latest book 'The Hidden History of the War on Voting: Who stole your vote and how to get it back.'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author David Enrich has written a new and carefully researched book on Trump's finances, and the man's ties to oligarchs via huge Deutsche Bank loans that bailed out his failed businesses. Thom welcomes the author, and reads from his book 'Dark Towers: Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump and an Epic Trail of Destruction'.And, economist Richard Wolff considers how and when the seemingly endless inflation of debt might end for the American economy...Plus, Thomas Palley, economist and co-editor of Keynesian Economics, on why the economy should welcome, not fear Bernie Sanders and a return to New Deal Keynesianism.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 broadcasts his show in front of a live audience, taking their questions and phone calls as his West Coast book tour continues. DEBATE -- Julio Rivera Vs Thom - Should Undocumented People Get Medicare For All?Donald Trump offered Julian Assange a pardon if he would say Russia was not involved in leaking Democratic party emails, a court in London has been told.Federal judges hold emergency meeting to address growing concerns about the recent intervention of the Justice Department by Bill Barr on behalf of Donald Trump. For the Book Club Thom reads portions from his book, "Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight" and also "October Surprise" by Barbara Honegger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If only we would've listened to civil rights and criminal defense attorney Jimmy Lohman. The alleged former bullying victim of Attorney General William Barr called corruption on Barr nearly three decades before, in a Florida Flambeau op-ed entitled "What William Barr isn't telling his questioners." Dr. Justin A. Frank, clinical professor, joins Thom and discusses the history of Trump and what may account for his constant sniffing and recognizable addict behavior.Book Club reading from "Warrior Is" by Harley L. Zephier and Robin L. Zephier.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress and activist Mimi Kennedy explains the new voting system coming to LA County and how it works. The new voting system lets you create your own paper ballot but might require a little help getting people to learn it and if they can trust it.Book Club readings from "How Bernie Won: Inside the Revolution That's Taking Back Our Country--and Where We Go from Here" by Jeffrey P. Weaver and "Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell Into Tyranny" by Edward Watts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newsweek is reporting that the United Nations investigation of developed countries around the world finds that poverty in the United States is now so widespread and severe, with over 40 million Americans below the poverty level and many of them living without basic sanitation or enough food and without any access to healthcare, that large parts of America are functionally as bad as or worse than many Third World countries. Republican policies and 40 years of Reaganomics have turned America into a “sh*thole country.” Americans know this, and the vast majority of them think that wages should be increased, healthcare should be expanded, education should be free, and the federal government should undo Reagan and Clinton’s destruction of LBJ‘s safety net. Book Club reading from Thom Hartmann's "The Crash of 2016: The Plot to Destroy America--and What We Can Do to Stop It" and Ocean Robbins' "31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apparently Trump is polarizing the dating world as well. Female users of dating sites are twice as likely to filter out candidates who do not vote!Book Club reading from "Proof of Conspiracy: How Trump's International Collusion Is Threatening American Democracy" by Seth Abramson. Bloomberg is working on becoming the Democratic candidate for president but his past has many questioning his candidacy. Needless to say, billionaire vs billionaire has some worried about the sanctity of our elections, fear of oligarchs and fear for democracy itself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Barr has hoodwinked the media with his tweet that appears to defend judicial independence- but this is another hoax from the Coverup King. And -- these are the tricks by which democracy is transformed into fascism. Trump has no respect for tradition and is scornful of values, so he has little stopping him from grabbing more and more power.Now Trump is holding the State of New York hostage for investigating the Trump Crime Family by blocking the Trusted Travel program -- so essentially extorting the people of New York by withholding a federal service.... Extortion is a form of bribery, an impeachable crime specifically mentioned in the constitution.After all this, what will we have to do to rebuild our democratic institutions and traditions when Trump is finally gone?Plus, economist Richard Wolff joins Thom for another look at the state of the American economic system and the people within in.And Thom reads from 'In Defense of Public Service' by Cedric Alexander.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Trump and the Republicans continue to dismantle our Republic and the rule of law, are we slipping into fascism as many other democracies have before us? Thom says we are already at full-on oligarchy- the question is- can we pull ourselves back? What will we have to do and who will it take to save the American democratic experiment?Plus Thom reads from 'Defying Hitler' by Sebastian Haffner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump has officially ended one of the most important parts of the American experiment by demanding that an independent Department of Justice go easy on one of his buddies. By taking on the judicial powers of convicting and sentencing, Trump has turned our “system of laws, not men“ on its head. This is the sort of thing you see in Erdogan’s Turkey, but never in an advanced democracy. Bill Barr and Donald Trump have committed a complete repudiation of one of the most important of the values and structures that made this country a democratic republic. Four brave federal prosecutors have stood up to this and resigned, but if there is not an overwhelming and systematic response to Trump’s subversion of the American justice system, our republic is at an end. November may be too late.And why aren't Democrats prepared to raise hell over this?Other topics include.. nominating Alexander Vindman for the JFK Profiles in Courage award... Could Bill the Cat's hairballs beat Donald Trump?.. Will many at MSNBC continue to attack Bernie if he gets the nomination?.. And why we can't keep up the circular firing squad.Plus Thom reads from the new book 'The Triumph of the Homewreckers' by Aaron Glantz and from 'Rendezvous with Oblivion' by Thomas Frank.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump said he wouldn't cut Medicare and other popular program in his speech, then the very next day asked Congress to pass a budget with massive cuts to Medicare and the rest of the social safety net. How can Democrats get through to people who believe such blatant lies? And as Reaganism causes inequality to continue to increase, why do we have to cut support for the most vulnerable to fund taxes for the very rich? Will it take a disaster to reconsider the consequences of Republican policies for working people?Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna looks at these and other issues facing Congress as we head into election season -- and anti-tax activist Grover Norquist engages Thom in a lively debate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can A Disruptor Win Against Trump?This election is not about left or right, socialism or capitalism, or any other of the conventional wisdom. It is about status quo versus disruptors. And a disruptor will win against Trump.Greg Palast reports on a major court victory for voters' rights.For the Book Club Thom reads from "Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great" by Harvey J. Kaye and "Minority Leader: How to Lead from the Outside and Make Real Change" by Stacey Abrams.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once more into the breach with guest host Jefferson Smith! With redistricting, and therefore seats in Congress on the line in 2020, how crucial will the national contest be between Trump's Republican party and the Democrats? Which are the battleground districts to watch, or even support?And diverse topics of discussion include- Is Donald Trump on drugs?.. How many wild animals are left out there?.. Was the Iowa count rigged?.. Can Medicare for All work?.. And Kino still had hope for the Republicans...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host, Jefferson Smith recaps the sobering recent events in Washington and beyond, encouraging listeners to call in with their own stories of hope and participation. Jeff recalls his own organizing of the Oregon Bus Project which later evolved into the Next Up action fund for mobilizing change. Lee Fang of the Intercept joins Jefferson Smith to discuss the delayed vote results in Iowa, Bernie Sanders' near tie with Pete Buttigieg and the implications this brings up. Book Club readings from "Walking Your Blues Away" by Thom Hartmann, "It Came from Something Awful" by Dale Beran, "Mindf*ck" by Christopher Wylie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith digests the weeks historic news with insightful callers. Huffington Post reporter Paul Blumenthal joins Jefferson Smith to discuss how a radical new theory, that no president can be removed for abuse of power, has broken our checks and balances and let Donald Trump off. Reading from "The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America" by Thom Hartmann.Jeff goes into s deep discussion on voter manipulation with Karen Kornbluh, Senior Fellow and Director of the Digital Innovation and Democracy Initiative at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, a think tank dedicated to promoting transatlantic cooperation.For the Book Club Thom reads from "In Putin's Footsteps: Searching for the Soul of an Empire Across Russia's Eleven Time Zones" by Nina L. Khrushcheva.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.