The Hartmann Report
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 3148
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
DESPITE UNREST AND TRAGEDY, CAN WE STILL BE THANKFUL?
After the shock and horror of multiple senseless mass shootings, political unrest and fear of a looming fascist takeover, can Americans still be thankful? Guest-host Jefferson Smith, who regularly h…
00:57:57 |
Sat 26 Nov 2022
DID THE GOP ONLY TAKE BACK THE HOUSE DUE TO COURT-BACKED GERRYMANDERING?
The Republicans on the Supreme Court call it “free speech” but every other nation in the world knows it’s simply naked, criminal, political bribery. Geeky Science! Will the world need to dim the sun…
00:58:03 |
Fri 25 Nov 2022
WILL GOP VOTERS CHOOSE DONALD AGAIN OVER REPUBLICAN VICTORY?
Looks like the GOP is facing a "Sophie's choice" - Trump either runs as the top GOP or runs independently - what should they do? Geeky Science! New study suggests the average person only really trus…
00:56:49 |
Thu 24 Nov 2022
TIME TO CALL MASS SHOOTERS - AND THOSE WHO INSPIRE THEM - TERRORISTS
In America, hate is all too often triggered by politicians who then sanctimoniously offer “thoughts and prayers” when random (or stochastic) terrorists to do their evil work for them. Also will you …
00:56:48 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
IN THE WAKE OF HATE SPEECH AND VIOLENCE WE CAN FIND INSPIRATION FROM THE VISIONARIES
Herschel Walker promotes hate attacking transgender people right after the shooting - how do we handle the deplorables? Why is AARP boosting medicare privatization? Kanye West's anti-semetic tweets …
00:57:41 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
IF YOU WANT TO DIE YOUNG - TAKE THE RED PILL
As giddy as Republicans are about “owning the libs,” the citizens they govern pay a tragic price for the sport. Also is Jack Smith a total bad ass? And did the GOP only take back the house due to c…
00:58:12 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
REPUBLICANS HAVE WON THE HOUSE... NOW WHAT?
Republicans have eked out a majority in the House, though with a far smaller margin than anticipated. Herschel Walker Fact Check: Can Werewolves Kill Vampires? Attorney General Merrick Garland appoi…
00:58:18 |
Sun 20 Nov 2022
CAN CONGRESS REVERSE THE DAMAGE CORRUPT REPUBLICANS HAVE INFLICTED ON AMERICA?
Democrats have two months before they lose control of the House. It's absolutely essential that they do everything possible to stop the cancer of "big money" and "dark money" in our politics. A smal…
00:58:30 |
Sat 19 Nov 2022
HOW DO WE FIGHT AGAINST PRIVATIZATION FOR THE COMMON GOOD?
Guest: Donald Cohen, Executive Director, In the Public Interest and co-author, The Privatization of Everything: How the Plunder of Public Goods Transformed America and How We Can Fight Back. Executi…
00:58:03 |
Fri 18 Nov 2022
DEMOCRATIC EXPRESSION... CANADA CAN DO IT, CAN WE?
Filling in for Thom is guest-host Jefferson Smith. What can we learn from the Canadian model to improve our democracy? Jeff speaks with Peter MacLeod, CADE Chair and principal for MASS LBP - based…
00:56:34 |
Thu 17 Nov 2022
WHY DID ONE MILLION MAIL-IN BALLOTS DISAPPEAR IN GEORGIA?
Why was the total number of mail-in votes down so much in Georgia between 2018 and 2022? How can this be explained? How will Brian Kemp’s grand jury testimony affect the fate of Donald Trump as a pr…
00:58:15 |
Wed 16 Nov 2022
JEFFERSON SMITH DEBRIEFS THE ELECTION
Adam Green from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee shares his bird's eye view as the dust settles on the midterms. Will Joe Manchin shoulder some of the blame for losing the house by stopping …
00:58:00 |
Tue 15 Nov 2022
COOL DEMOCRACY AUTUMN
Filling in for Thom, Jefferson Smith asks the big questions and gets some fascinating answers from listeners across the nation.
00:58:00 |
Mon 14 Nov 2022
LOOKING TO THE NEXT STEP
Guest host Jefferson Smith welcomes callers from across the nation to contemplate what we learned from the election. What problems can we solve? What should we ask of ourselves as we move forward?
00:57:46 |
Sun 13 Nov 2022
IS GEN Z KICKING OFF THE FOURTH TURNING?
Is the high voter turnout among the young a sign of cyclical generational processes that may explain both the decadence of the Republicans and the hope of the young to recreate society in the wake of…
00:57:38 |
Sat 12 Nov 2022
HOW UGLY WOULD A MAGA AMERICA BE?
If America descends into one-party rule, it will be much worse, much uglier, than what we see in today’s Hungary. Should Dems lift the debt ceiling before 2023 to defend social security?
00:58:13 |
Fri 11 Nov 2022
THE NEW TRUMP WAR IS "MINE IS BIGGER THAN YOURS"
Arizona is defying court order and ballot counting! Michael Cohen on Trump's future. Why didn't Mike Pence warn America when he knew Trump's plan? Can we stop extremists from recruiting our youth t…
00:58:07 |
Thu 10 Nov 2022
OUR NEXT STRUGGLE: DESANTIS INHERITING TRUMP'S FASCIST MANTLE
In democracy, the people choose their leaders; in fascism, The Leader chooses his people. But the one thing I know for sure is that history tells us a nation that fails to excise fascism before it s…
00:58:23 |
Wed 09 Nov 2022
REPUBLICANS SEE TODAY AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SET UP THE END OF DEMOCRACY IN 2024
The GOP wants to install their very own version of Putin, Duterte or Orbán in the White House in two years, regardless of what the majority of Americans want. Investigative journalist, author and fi…
00:58:23 |
Tue 08 Nov 2022
THE THREE MEGATRENDS HITTING DEMOCRACY LIKE A TORNADO
We now have two years to prepare for what may be American democracy’s final act. Whatever the outcome of the midterms, don’t expect Republicans to return to normal. Guest: Emily Paterson is one of…
00:58:02 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
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