The Hartmann Report

What in the world prompted Melania to give her awkward denial of knowing Jeffrey Epstein? Plus- The latest from Kyiv from Veteran War Correspondent Phil Ittner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

He's a pathological liar and a sociopath- but he's also losing his mind. After tens of thousands dead and the global economic disruption of the farcical attack on Iran, will enough Republicans do the right thing to remove Trump from office before he doubles-down on the next massive mistake? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Trump makes mob-style threats. Only instead of, “I’m going to mess up you and your family,” it’s now, “A whole civilization will die tonight.” He must be impeached now… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The former Republican strategist, now a Democrat, asks- was Trump's threatened likely nuclear genocide of Iran a crime for which he should be removed from office? Or is it bad enough to just be a law-breaking wanna-be dictator? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As a new federal pre-crime system begins identifying Americans for what they might do — before any law is broken — the Trump regime is making a list and expanding its network of concentration camps… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The distraction part of Trump's agenda is working for sure, but after tens of thousands dead and wounded, will the cease-fire lead to a lasting peace in the region? Did Netanyahu already blow up any agreement by massively bombing even more civilians in Lebanon? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Using the same tactics that made him a TV star, he stokes outrage, scripts conflict, and dominates headlines even as his actions weaken democratic norms and heighten international risk… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Most Dangerous Crisis in America Isn’t Political: It’s the GOP’s Destruction of Trust... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trump threatens to wipe out an entire civilization tonight. Or is it the worst Trump day ever? Or will tomorrow be? Will our soldiers obey Trump or refuse to commit war crimes? The Most Dangerous Crisis in America Isn’t Political: It’s the GOP’s Intentional Destruction of Trust. Plus Sabrina Haake - Trump’s meltdown on truth social...is he more dangerous than ever? See Privacy Policy at...

Psychologist and niece of deranged Donald, Mary Trump expounds on Trump's meltdown on his fascist social media outlet...is he more dangerous than ever? Are Trump’s Purges and Calls for a Larger Military Budget the Setup for a Coup? America Inches Towards Chernobyl as US and Israel Keep Bombing Iran's Nuclear Plant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Are Trump’s Purges and Calls for a Larger Military Budget Setting Up a Coup? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Donald is yanking support from thousands of veterans that keep them in their homes, even as the people Trump called 'losers and suckers' risk their lives in Iran-- and all the while the Trump family is banking billions from the war and corrupt ties to foreign governments like UAE, Saudi, and probably even Russia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Electric cars are now a practical alternative to gas engines- and alternative energy is the cheapest available- so why are the Republicans doubling down on petroleum? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Iran war just showed up in your Amazon shopping cart. What are the further consequences, expenses and sorrows of the illegal violence perpetrated by Donald and Whiskey Pete while the Republicans, with the power to change it, stand and watch. Thom Hartmann draws the unavoidable parallels to Vietnam while listeners respond.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

As war sends oil prices soaring, fossil fuel giants rake in billions while Americans get stuck with the bill, even though EVs already offer a cheaper way out… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jesus Called. He Wants His Résumé Back. Donald Trump seemingly compared himself to Jesus Christ when he gave a speech at the White House's annual Easter event.  Veteran war correspondent Phil Ittner reports from Ukraine.  Also Emmy award-winning investigative reporter Heidi Siegmund Cuda (Bette Dangerous) details how Trump is Putin’s Fixer. Trump’s Oil Wars Show America Is...

His escalating contradictions are forcing a question about congressional and cabinet powers designed for moments like this… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Israeli and American interests in the war against Iran are wildly divergent- will the USA get suckered further into Jared's old bed-buddy Netanyahu's schemes? Plus - will the January 6th rioters who attacked the capitol building be able to sue for damages because they got prosecuted for their crimes? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Bannon just pulled back the curtain on a strategy that ties together recent events in a way that’s getting harder and harder to dismiss… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Are Trump's followers willing to give up the ideals- and even the laws- of the American nation to support his fascist agenda? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hegseth Is Reviving the Crusades, Spitting on the Founders, and Endangering America... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thom returns after his break with many news stories and great takes on the latest happenings. ICE May Stay at Airports Permanently. Tom Homan Said "We'll See." This is how normalization works. Are you feeling triple squeezed? Is the GOP going to cut your healthcare to pay for bombs?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

If They Kill Your Vote, They Kill Your Wage, Your Healthcare, and Your Future... 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 is guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast for his final appearance before Thom's return on Monday. How can we mobilize to counter the Republican attacks on voting in the next elections?  What are the future concerns that we can see coming considering, robotics, money in politics, manipulation of the media and more. Listeners respond. See Pri...

Sitting-in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast explains why protests matter and how we can defeat Dirty Donald in a landslide victory. With poetry and the enthusiasm of listeners phoning in, Jeff reveals how to organize effectively and discusses some of the best mottoes for protest signs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...