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What will happen if the economy crashes? Dr. Richard Wolff asks whether the credit rating agencies should have lowered the credit ratings of corporations due to their level of debt.Judd Wanniski's Two Santa Clause Theory has been a Republican tactic since the 1980s and it looks like they are up to their old tricks again. Ronald Reagan lit a match of deregulation and privatization that set our democracy on fire! Thom reveals the truth through all the smoke. Are We Turning Into a Police State? Donald Trump tells police they'll receive military grade weapons under his second term, meanwhile governors are tracking their citizens movements? Are we turning into a police state? Thom reads from his book "Threshold: The Progressive Plan to Pull America Back from the Brink"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the wake of the House vote, impeachment in the House moves forward. But what power does Congress really have to enforce their subpoenas now that Trump is telling federal employees to ignore them?In the Senate, is Trump putting his thumb on the scale of justice by raising money for the potential jurors in his impeachment trial? And did Senate Republicans just vote to end health insurance protection for pre-existing conditions?Despite Trump's impeachment proceedings, will Republicans win anyway by continuing to run a base campaign?PLUS A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Thom interviews a proud modern-day witch on the feminist history of HalloweenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the real cause of the wildfires, the truth about the killing of Baghdadi, a witness to Trump's Ukraine call who says the released notes cut out part of the conversation, and the endless Republican campaign to starve Social Security, Thom surveys the news of the day and what it means for the common person. First Thom is joined by Wisconsin Congressman and co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Mark Pocan, and then with fellow Progressive Congressional leader, Ro Khanna, both insiders on the ever-evolving political games.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever since 1980 our government has stopped reflecting the will of the people. And yet at every level the Republicans continue to push their neo-conservative agenda that in reality serves to bring ever greater wealth to the already wealthy. Bottom line: will we lose our democracy, or is there a chance Progressive Democrats could take back our government for the people in 2020?Thom checks in with investigative reporter Greg Palast on the private electricity companies that 'have us by the bulbs'. Before he was a reporter, Greg actually helped the State of New York buy the power company in Long Island. And we follow that with a fiery debate between Thom and right-winger Julio Rivera of Reactionary Times on the experiment of privatizing our public schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom reflects on the passing of retired U.S. Representative John Conyers, Jr., Donald Trump getting Boos and “Lock Him Up” chants at World Series Game 5, and studies the many reported deaths of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi before last weekend's announcement. Judd Legum at Popular Information speaks with Thom about new news about facebook. Book Club reading, "Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America" by Christopher Wylie. Pam Vogel from Media Matters joins Thom to talk about the fairness doctrine and what Sinclair Broadcasting is doing. Sinclair Broadcasting had only one commentator, Boris Epstheyn who used to work for the Trump campaign and was briefly in the administration. He is now their chief political commentator. This gave just one editorial voice, and this gave no editorial balance. Thom reads from "Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight for Press Freedom in the Age of Alternative Facts" by David E. McCraw. Pacifica Radio Board Vice Chair Sabrina Jacobs brings an update on the pause of New York's WBAI station.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ernst & Young corporate called out for requiring women to dress to not overstimulate men and behave deferentially to the male sex. ~ Planned Parenthood loses federal funding after Trump administration's abortion rule. Rural women most impacted. ~ Book Club reading from "No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us" by Rachel Louise Snyder. ~ Women callers share with Thom their experiences of sexual discrimination. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today - the chaos Republicans are creating to hide Trump's crimes and his impeachment. Does Bill Barr really believe the Democrats hacked their own servers on the orders of Obama, or is this an example of 'the noble lie' that Barr- a Roman Catholic activist- has stated he believes in.Can the disinformation campaign distract enough people from the damage Trump is doing to America to get him re-elected in 2020? How might this play out if it comes to a constitutional crisis, and what might John Roberts do?How is the military reacting to his betrayal of our brothers-in-arms the Kurds? Why are the Republicans so in on abandoning our bases to the Russians? And, Thom reads from 'Shatter the Nations'- a new book about the war on ISIS.Plus- Victoria Jones on Brexit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom faces off with conservative group Job Creator Network's Dr. Scott Barbour on whether Medicare for All, or for-profit health care is most likely to bring Americans the medical care they need to live long, healthy lives.And then, Progressive congressman Mark Pocan updates us on the current status of legislation that could affect the who gets- and doesn't get- care.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom considers theories on how Trump might handle impeachment, and where the battle lines are being drawn. Can our democracy survive this level of corruption and denial of reality?Is Trump throwing caution to the wind, committing crimes including treason to get re-elected in 2020? Is it because he fears what will happen to his crime family if he does not?Is Pelosi delaying impeachment until after any crossover Senate Republicans would be safe from being challenged during the next primary by their own party?Will Trump succeed at making the president into something more like a king, and less like someone who has taken a sacred oath to enforce the laws passed by the legislature?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Do The Wealthy Want to Throw Children Off Food Stamps & Medicaid? ~ Seattle Council member Kshama Sawant is angered by Amazon trying to buy the election on Seattle City Council with $1.45m spent to swing the election. She claims that Amazon and Jeff Bezos are using Seattle as a test-bed to see how they can influence moving politics to the right. Big corporations vs socialism are becoming a real issue. Corporate activity in elections is rife, despite there having been laws to try and prevent it over the years. ~ Book Club reading "Building New American Economy: Smart, Fair, and Sustainable" by Jeffrey D. Sachs, Foreword by Bernie Sanders. ~ Thom considers with callers the GOP storming of the closed door hearings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom delves deep into the implications of 'Democratic Peace Theory' for our times. How do the thoughts of Kant, Paine, and Franklin shine light on our present political moment? For what reason did the framers give the power to declare war *exclusively* to the House of Representatives?And is the soul of religion entangled with the decline of democracy? What should our priorities be for restoring Democracy in the United States? Could 2020 be the turning point away from money-is-speech neoliberalism, or towards a system of warlike oligarchy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a 5-4 decision, conservatives on the Supreme Court have said gerrymandering in Michigan is A-OK! Is this a sign that our democracy is unraveling and becoming a corrupt insider's game? And speaking of corruption, someone appears to be making massive billion dollar bets on stock market moves that anticipate Donald Trump's major announcements. Economist Richard Wolff joins Thom to discuss what this might mean.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we hear from Progressives in the thick of it, with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Representative Ro Khanna, both leaders of the House Progressive Caucus, put on the spot by Thom's thoughtful callers on the issues of today, and what tomorrow's next thing may be.Congresswoman Jayapal gives her views- how do members of Congress plan to respond to a lawless president who is convicting himself right out in the open? What about the abandonment of the Kurds? What is the real cost if we don't pursue Medicare For All?Then, Ro Khanna weighs in on the power of the congress - the chances of pressing for contempt of congress for executive branch officials who disrespect hearings, the extent of congress's war powers and power of the purse... and the ability to enforce impeachment - are we in a constitutional crisis already? Should Democratic presidential nominees be taking large corporate donations? And what about the superdelagates?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom's recap on current topics. ~ Radio talk-show host and activist, Joe Madison of Urban View on Sirius, remembers his long-time friend recently passed Congressman Elijah Cummings.~ Book club reading from "The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis" by Martha Nussbaum. ~ Patty Lockard executive producer of Nurse Talk Radio explains why nurses are politically passionate about Medicare for All. ~ Thom reads from "In Putin's Footsteps" 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.

As Medicare- or should it be Medicaid?- For All gets debated, lives are at stake. In Arkansas, how did Republican lawmakers throw 18,000 very poor people off Medicaid there? And after this week's debate, how are the various Democratic candidates planning to fix- or not fix- our health care system?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sad news of the sudden death of the Honorable Elijah Cummings. Thom reflects on his astonishing legacy. Also, Democrats need to begin a serious conversation about how, if we take the Senate and the White House in 2020, can we reform the Supreme Court, as provided for in the Constitution? ~ Listeners call in with shrew strategies of how to diffuse the destructiveness of the High Court. ~ Thom reads from his book, "The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did Elizabeth Warren handle the one-sided debate questions from the wealthy, preening starlets of CNN? Are the debate moderators mostly just fight promoters? Who won the debate and which direction will America go? Brilliant opinions and thoughts from Thom, Jefferson Smith, Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan, and former Republican Congressman Bob Ney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Barr is calling for America to become a theocracy... How did Trump become president and leader of this movement when he is so obviously unethical and unchristian? Is the new Koch brothers 'God and Country' AM radio network another step down this road? Cult expert and author Steven Hassan joins Thom to dissect Trump's strategy, and shares his strategy for getting people out of comforting but unhealthy cults like the one conservatives have cultivated for years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for Congress to seriously debate what’s going on in the Middle East and explicitly authorize or de-authorize our participation in warfare in the region. ~ Book Club Reading: "Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution" by Helen Zia. ~ Thom salutes Native American Day and explains the gruesome history of why we no longer acknowledge Columbus Day. ~ Thom reads an excerpt on Native American understanding from his book "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: The Fate of the World and What We Can Do Before It's Too Late." ~ Economist Professor Richard Wolff joins the Thom Hartmann program to discuss how the Feds have attempted to manipulated the business cycle and how much longer can they get away with it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom explains the extraordinary powers we grant the Supreme Court and how we allow an unelected few to make decisions for everybody in our democracy. Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to answer astute and fiery listener questions. Reading from Devils Bargain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump Defies Impeachment: Could It Be Worse Than Andrew Jackson.  President Andrew Jackson defied the Supreme Court and now Trump is defying Congress, the impeachment inquiry and the will of the American People. Could Trump live up to Andrew Jackson's legacy and be our next Lawless President? ~ Could Betsy DeVos Get Detention in a Federal Facility? Betsy DeVos has disobeyed a ruling from a judge and this could come with jail time. Do you think Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will enjoy her time in detention? ~ BuzzFlash's Mark Karlin cautions that Trump may not save presidential records as the law requires.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Trump looking for a war in the middle east to get himself re-elected? As Turkey slaughters the Kurds on its border after Trump's green light to do so, Trump has ordered more aircraft and soldiers into Saudi Arabia to prepare for a possible war with Iran. Is Trump distracting us from his multiple crimes and unconstitutional acts, like taking money from foreign powers and violating his federal lease on the Trump hotel in Washington? Author Lamar Waldron joins Thom for a close look back at the history of America and the Kurds- Trump is far from the first Republican president to betray our Kurdish allies.Plus - the emerging details on the bribes paid to Congressman One by Giuliani's Ukrainian friends who were arrested at Dulles airport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When money rules, do principles go out the window? Are we becoming a sociopathic culture that in reality believes in nothing? If that's true, is it because we have a sociopath setting an example in the White House, or is he instead a symptom of the disease?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Turkish attack on the Kurds that Donald Trump greenlit is now underway. Who are the Kurds, and why did they give up 10 to 15 thousand of their fighters to contain ISIS? Are we betraying the only American-style democratic republic in the middle east? Doctor and author Edmund Ghareeb joins Thom with the latest.Plus- Thom reads from ''Proof of Conspiracy: How Trump's international collusion is threatening American Democracy'' by Seth Abramson.And while the world is distracted, Trump tries to privatize Medicare. We get the details from Social Security Works' Alex Lawson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How did it happen that right-wing autocrats have taken over and putting back the progress of American democracy made since the New Deal? The level of corruption in this administration is stunning, as nearly half of surveyed Americans think it might be better to have essentially a king. ~ Are the principles of democracy this country was founded on being eroded right before our eyes? The director of the CIA has described Trump's administration as equivalent to a banana republic. Did Trump fire our ambassador to Ukraine as a part of a scam to get an American oligarch on the board of an oil and gas company there? ~ Are conservatives deliberately radicalizing our police forces to become the right wing's Gestapo? ~ Plus Thom reads from 'The Cult of Trump' by Steven Hassan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Has Trump has betrayed our allies the Kurds, by pulling out American troops there and seemingly giving the dictator Erdogan a green light to invade? What will happen to the 90,000 hard-core ISIS fighters the Kurds are holding in detention camps there? Does the five million dollars per year Trump is earning from Trump Towers Istanbul have anything to do with it?Plus, What is at stake with the upcoming Supreme Court decision on civil rights? Alphonso David with the Human Rights Campaign has the details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Documentary filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer describes his new release "Where's My Roy Cohn?" The story of the notorious lawyer who coached demagogues from Joseph McCarthy to Donald J. Trump. Thom continues his live Labor event from Chicago with the local union leaders and questions from the attending audience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump is working as fast and as furiously as he can to destroy Medicare before it can become Medicare for All... Meanwhile, Thom and his callers look at Medigap plans, Medicare "Advantage"... what options are out there, and which are they not telling us about? How could some of these plans figure into a sneaky plan to crash real Medicare?.. and what is health care really like in Canada and England? Plus, Thom reads from the book 'Drugs, Money, and Secret Handshakes' by Robin Feldman, and from his own book 'Walking Your Blues Away'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From a live studio audience in Chicago with union leaders Jim Allen and John Daniel plus personal injury lawyer and WCPT talent Louis Cairo, Thom leads a discussion on impeachment, Washington politics, and the implications for the American worker and the labor movement. Can Trump hold on to his base even when so many of his promises have turned out to be lies? What is the latest on impeachment, and where is it likely to go? What should be our role in a democracy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What did Pence think he was doing when he met with president of Ukraine in Poland last year? And what was left out of the notes Trump released from his extortion call? Thom's callers consider how we should react to all of this. Are we headed towards a constitutional crisis? Is Democracy itself at risk? And what should we make of the Biden-China connection and Trump's call for China to dig up dirt on his opponent?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did the Republicans make the mistake of hiring somebody to be their president who believes the lies they make up to manipulate the public?.. when they literally have nothing to sell the American people, because their real goal is to make the rich richer. And is the Hunter Biden story just another of their carefully repeated conspiracy theories?.. Meanwhile we update our congress-eye view with Progressive House leader Mark Pocan. And Thom goes through all the kinds of Congressional contempt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could Trump use his presidency as a bargaining tool to keep himself and his children from facing the consequences of their crimes, or do the American people want to see Donald Trump impeached and convicted? ~ Award-wining journalist Kurt Eichenwald has the facts to show that the Republican narrative on Hunter Biden is just another disinformation campaign that has become their standard procedure to smear their opponents. Will America ever figure this out? ~ There is a second whistle blower that most people don't even know about exposing the crimes of the Donald Trump administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom welcomes Oregon's Senator Ron Wyden- who is working to protect whistle-blowers as the co-chair of the Whistle-blower Committee. He's also behind a House investigation into the political activities of the NRA that has demonstrated how that organization worked to provide high-level political access to Russian agents.~ Thom reads from 'Treason and Betrayal- The Rise and Fall of Individual One' by Kenneth Foard McCallion. ~ Two newspapers so far are calling for Trump's resignation. Thom breaks down the significance. ~ Thom reads from a ridiculous Trump fundraising email that shows the president is in full freak-out mode. ~ And Thom's brilliant callers share their 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.

We've got a guy in the White House who is behaving like John Gotti- the mobster who had the same lawyer as Trump. But to distract from Trump's obviously impeachable crimes, how will the right wing hammer Biden for his son's lucrative gig in the Ukraine?Is this the face of the rise of oligarchy across the world, as fake populist billionaire right-wing leaders take political power based on media propaganda and dirty tricks?From the extortion of a foreign leader to helptake down Trump's rival to implying the whistleblower should be killed, Thom brilliantly steps through the who-what-when-where of this situation. And does all of this make Biden look bad to the benefit of Warren?And what is up with the Cloudstrike hack of the DNC server and the right wing propaganda built around that story? Did Trump's conspirators hide the evidence on Trump's very own secret server? And will Bill Barr and others join the Trumpers who are already in federal prison for Trump's crimes?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom summarizes the damning series of events we learned about this week. Which Democrats are holding out on supporting the impeachment investigation? And Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna answers calls from across the country to get an insider's view on the impeachment inquiry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smoke is in the air- what part will Progressives play in all of it? ~ Thom goes in depth about the VP with Tom LoBianco author of "Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House." ~ Michigan caller Dennis predicts that Trump will be removed from the White House by military police on charges of conspiracy to commit treason. ~ Book Club reading from "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence" by Michael D'Antonio. ~ Naomi Klein joins Thom live in studio for an intimate talk on the climate fires burning around the world, the subject of her new book that makes the case for why we really do need a Green New Deal. ~ Dr. Seth Moran, of the Cascades Volcano Observatory shares his thoughts on Mount Hood and volcanic eruptions. The most dangerous volcanoes in the United States are being ignored and that could lead to some very bad things. ~ Thom reads from his own book on warming the world to extinction. ~ Talk Media News report with Doug Christian.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom airs and reviews Congressional hearing on whistle-blower scandal with the Intelligence Committee ~ What is the impact of Trump's corrupt actions? Thom discusses with callers. ~ Thom reads from "Impeachment: A Citizen's Guide" by Cass Sunstein. ~ Talk Media News report with former Congressman, Bob Ney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the media missing when reading the newly released transcript? Thom delves into the details with astute callers. At this moment when it appears certain that Donald Trump has used the power of his office for corrupt political purposes, the larger question that we will all live with for years is how will the Republican Party respond. Will they pretend that he was simply an aberration, drop him like a hot potato, and go back to pretending that they have some legitimate existence beyond doing the bidding of billionaires and corporations? Or will they open the party to politicians who are actually interested in serving the people? As long as the Supreme Court continues to assert that there is absolutely nothing wrong with billionaires and corporations owning their very own politicians, odds are The GOP will simply continue to be an extension of the lobbying industry. With or without Donald Trump. ~ Will Boris Johnson resign over the UK Supreme Court decision and Brexit? The British Supreme Court ruled that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful. White House correspondent, Victoria Jones of the DC Radio Company joins Thom to explain that the 11 justices effectively said that Johnson lied to the Queen. The main issues are all to do with preventing Parliament from debating Brexit, which is due on 31 October. ~ Talk Media News report with Bob Ney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time To Clean House?Trump’s Ukrainian extortion scandal is metastasizing across his administration. It’s now apparent that his Chief of Staff played a role in stopping the money that Congress had appropriated for Ukraine to defend itself, and that Mike Pence communicated part of the implied threat, to the Ukrainian president. If impeachment goes forward, it should not be limited to Trump. It’s time for a major house cleaning, and that means impeaching Pence as well., which, according to the Constitution, puts the Speaker of the House in the White House. ~ Ralph Nader worries courts won't stop Trump. Ralph Nader joins Thom Hartmann today to discuss impeachment, Congress and Donald Trump. Could our only hope come from impeachment or beating him in the general election? ~ Thom reads from "Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good" by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to impeach! Will the solstice herald a new season of change as we recognize Trump's crimes? Author Seth Abramson is live with his Thom to discuss his latest Trump blockbuster 'Proof of Conspiracy'. He shares an in-depth run-down of Trump's coordination with foreign powers from Israel to Saudi to Moscow... and then some. And, why is so much conservative propaganda online manufactured in the Ukraine?  Did Trump ask the president of the Ukraine to manufacture dirt on the Bidens? And as the Democratic party is becoming more Progressive, Thom tells Judy in Denver not to give up hope! Why did Dan Coates really resign? Is he the whistleblower? Jay in Illinois wants to know why the Democrats won't take action. And plus Talk Media News' Bob Ney with the hottest headlines from around the world.--See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The secret way to remove Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh? Is there a secret way to remove Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh without having to get the Senate to approve? Ian Millhiser has the answer and shares it with Thom Hartmann. ~ One third of North American birds have disappeared. What does this disaster mean? ~ Thom reads from "The Case for Impeaching Trump" by Elizabeth Holtzman ~ Is Trump going to attack Iran to save Saudi Arabia? ~ The United States government has officially confirmed three UFO sightings but before we make first contact, scientists are warning that aliens could have sinister intent and we need to be careful! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LGBT SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KARL FRISH FIGHTS FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY AND CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA TOWN HALL Inspired by his partner, a public school teacher, political activist Karl Frisch is fighting the GOP in Fairfax County. Congressman Ro Khanna fields listener questions in a telephonic Town Hall. Thom reads from his book "ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder" Book Club reading "The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis" by Martha NussbaumSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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