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The Hartmann Report

 Thom Hartmann

The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com.


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Thom is joined by Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Bernie Sanders who say that the idea that U.S. Congresswomen would be denied entry to the state of Israel because of the religion and because they are Progressive is unacceptable. And how is the nation reacting to the idea of Medicare for All?

Thom is joined by Rep. Ro Khanna and Senator Bernie Sanders who say that the idea that U.S. Congresswomen would be denied entry to the state of Israel because of the religion and because they are Progressive is unacceptable. And how is the nation reacting to the idea of Medicare for All?

Thom reviews Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's decision to turn down Israel's insulting travel offer, along with other news of the day. - For the Book Club... Minority Leader: How to Lead from the Outsid…
01:02:40  |   Fri 16 Aug 2019
Is Trump's latest chaos over the Muslim congresswomen a massive smokescreen to distract from the economic crisis and coroner's findings that Epstein was perhaps strangled?

Is Trump's latest chaos over the Muslim congresswomen a massive smokescreen to distract from the economic crisis and coroner's findings that Epstein was perhaps strangled?

Don Siegelman, Bob Ney, Thom Hartmann
01:02:09  |   Thu 15 Aug 2019
Trump continues what Reagan started- dismantling the systems that kept our economy intact and promoted equality. As he moves to weaken the Endangered Species Act, sells off federal land, and monkey-wrenches social security in a fresh new way (as we hear from Alex Lawson), is the economic unraveling the natural outcome of pro-billionaire policies?

Trump continues what Reagan started- dismantling the systems that kept our economy intact and promoted equality. As he moves to weaken the Endangered Species Act, sells off federal land, and monkey-wrenches social security in a fresh new way (as we hear from Alex Lawson), is the economic unraveling the natural outcome of pro-billionaire policies?

Donald Trump and his billionaire, oil drilling buddies are trying to get rid of the Endangered Species Act. Biodiversity is the foundation on which all life depends, including human life. Now, with T…
01:04:31  |   Wed 14 Aug 2019
The economic winds are howling... the result of three decades of neoliberalism in the United States and Europe, what we used to call Reaganism and Thatcherism, damage and shake the world financial system.

The economic winds are howling... the result of three decades of neoliberalism in the United States and Europe, what we used to call Reaganism and Thatcherism, damage and shake the world financial system.

Thom comments on the police crack down of pro-democracy forces in Hong Kong. Also with the raid of Jeffrey Epstein's island, Bill Barr will now have possession of all the compromising material left b…
01:02:28  |   Tue 13 Aug 2019
On the show today - a deep discussion on Jeffrey Epstein- what we know, what we want to know, and the many guesses and theories floating around out there.

On the show today - a deep discussion on Jeffrey Epstein- what we know, what we want to know, and the many guesses and theories floating around out there.

Bob Ney, Lisa Stifler, Thom Hartmann
01:01:45  |   Mon 12 Aug 2019
Today- A powerful look at the growing inequality based on new data from the Fed that in 33 years the bottom American 90% will own almost nothing, continuing the wealth redistribution towards the Republican goal.

Today- A powerful look at the growing inequality based on new data from the Fed that in 33 years the bottom American 90% will own almost nothing, continuing the wealth redistribution towards the Republican goal.

New Federal Reserve data shows that if trends since 1980 continue, in 33 years the bottom 90 percent of the U.S. population will own almost nothing. Thom powerfully shows that increasing inequality c…
01:02:19  |   Fri 09 Aug 2019
Congressman Mark Pocan comments on the recent mass shootings, while Thom has a conversation with a reformed Neo-Nazi.

Congressman Mark Pocan comments on the recent mass shootings, while Thom has a conversation with a reformed Neo-Nazi.

Mark Pocan, Bob Barr, Christian Picciolini, Thom Hartmann
01:00:53  |   Thu 08 Aug 2019
We do have a mental illness problem & it's in the White House. Thom analyses gun violence, historical racism and the rise of fascism in the United States.

We do have a mental illness problem & it's in the White House. Thom analyses gun violence, historical racism and the rise of fascism in the United States.

Trump, the NRA, and the Republican Party keep talking about mental illness as the core of our problem right now in America. Our president is mentally ill, and until we recognize that, acknowledge tha…
01:01:34  |   Wed 07 Aug 2019
Diverse callers across the nation join Thom in trying to understand what is driving these horrific mass murders. Plus - investigative reporter Greg Papast examines what the shooters have in common- is white supremacy the main cause? Is it really the economy and lack of jobs that is partly to blame?

Diverse callers across the nation join Thom in trying to understand what is driving these horrific mass murders. Plus - investigative reporter Greg Papast examines what the shooters have in common- is white supremacy the main cause? Is it really the economy and lack of jobs that is partly to blame?

Many ideas shared by Thom's thoughtful and curious listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
00:59:21  |   Tue 06 Aug 2019
In the wake of the latest murderous shootings, is Trump's promotion of racial strife and hatred cause enough to impeach him?

In the wake of the latest murderous shootings, is Trump's promotion of racial strife and hatred cause enough to impeach him?

Thom makes the case that the violence perpetrated by racists specifically naming Trump as their inspiration is a result of Trump's racial invective combined with the huge number of guns in civilian h…
01:01:08  |   Tue 06 Aug 2019
Why are Republicans praised by the media as the party of supposed 'Big Ideas' (that make the rich richer) while Democratic ideas to foster the middle class are ridiculed?

Why are Republicans praised by the media as the party of supposed 'Big Ideas' (that make the rich richer) while Democratic ideas to foster the middle class are ridiculed?

Thom considers the history of Republican 'big ideas' compared to those of the Democrats. ~~~ A reading from the new book 'Shadowlands: Fear and Freedom at the Oregon Standoff'. ~~~ Thom once again…
01:01:07  |   Fri 02 Aug 2019
Did CNN try to set the Democratic candidates against each other with their debate format? Thom's take on where we're at- plus an enlightening debate with conservative Grover Norquist.

Did CNN try to set the Democratic candidates against each other with their debate format? Thom's take on where we're at- plus an enlightening debate with conservative Grover Norquist.

Thom's take on the outcome of CNN's attempts to set the candidates against each other in the latest Democratic debate. - Thom broadens the lens and looks at the basis of the Democratic Party's perspe…
01:01:04  |   Thu 01 Aug 2019
As the Progressives make their mark on the Democratic debates, Jefferson Smith considers whether we will be able to overcome decades of billionaire manipulation of our political system.

As the Progressives make their mark on the Democratic debates, Jefferson Smith considers whether we will be able to overcome decades of billionaire manipulation of our political system.

Matt Ford, John Nichols, Jefferson Smith
01:01:41  |   Wed 31 Jul 2019
Where are we going and who should take us there? The debates and struggle for the future of America with Jefferson Smith filling in for Thom Hartmann.

Where are we going and who should take us there? The debates and struggle for the future of America with Jefferson Smith filling in for Thom Hartmann.

Tim Wise brings insights from defeating the David Duke campaign in how to combat Donald Trump. - Jefferson Smith examines a Fox news clip, where pundit offers the idea of getting rid of the minimum w…
01:02:04  |   Tue 30 Jul 2019
Today - what can we call right-wingers to show what they're really up to?- Guest host Jefferson Smith shares his thoughtful approach to the question with callers and guests.

Today - what can we call right-wingers to show what they're really up to?- Guest host Jefferson Smith shares his thoughtful approach to the question with callers and guests.

Take a breath. Count to five. Ignoring the misdirection, what is Trump really up to? Jefferson chats with Alex Zaitchik, author of 'The Gilded Age, a Wild Ride Through Donald Trump's America'. ~~~ Th…
01:01:24  |   Mon 29 Jul 2019
Guest host Jefferson Smith puts the post-Mueller impeachment question in a bigger frame- how should we respond to the union of Russian cleptocrats and American oligarchs taking control of our elections? Plus an analysis by voter suppression expert Paul S. Ryan.

Guest host Jefferson Smith puts the post-Mueller impeachment question in a bigger frame- how should we respond to the union of Russian cleptocrats and American oligarchs taking control of our elections? Plus an analysis by voter suppression expert Paul S. Ryan.

Jefferson Smith carefully goes over the question of impeachment- where do we find ourselves and what should we be paying attention to? Should lawmakers impeach in the House now, or maybe later? Jef…
01:01:13  |   Fri 26 Jul 2019
Moving forward, now what? The fight for democracy with Jefferson Smith. Debriefing the Mueller experience.

Moving forward, now what? The fight for democracy with Jefferson Smith. Debriefing the Mueller experience.

Moving forward, now what? The fight for democracy with Jefferson Smith. Debriefing the Mueller experience. - Jeff muses on not giving in to fear. - Thom reads from the Mueller Report page 131 on Paul…
01:01:41  |   Thu 25 Jul 2019
Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before lawmakers on his report investigating Russian interference in the presidential election. Jefferson Smith unpacks the testimony with callers.

Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before lawmakers on his report investigating Russian interference in the presidential election. Jefferson Smith unpacks the testimony with callers.

Welcome to Mystery Politics Theater 3000 with Jefferson Smith sitting in for Thom Hartmann. Listening to the Mueller testimony with insights. - Listeners for impeachment and listeners angrily defendi…
01:01:26  |   Wed 24 Jul 2019
Today a national town hall- will Trump's use of race as a campaign strategy empower him or will the Republicans peel away from his extremism.

Today a national town hall- will Trump's use of race as a campaign strategy empower him or will the Republicans peel away from his extremism.

Today a national town hall- will Trump's use of race as a campaign strategy empower him or will the Republicans peel away from his extremism. - For the book club Thom reads from Fantasy Island by Ed …
01:01:17  |   Tue 23 Jul 2019
How Fascism Works- The Politics of Us and Them- with Prof Jason Stanley, Tim Wise, and a debate with Republican Julio Rivera.

How Fascism Works- The Politics of Us and Them- with Prof Jason Stanley, Tim Wise, and a debate with Republican Julio Rivera.

Thom analyses the strategy of Tim Wise, who helped run a campaign against David Duke and defeated him. This is how we need to campaign against Trump, putting his hate, bigotry, misogyny and racism at…
01:01:46  |   Mon 22 Jul 2019
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