The Hartmann Report

Republicans Go To War While Democrats Try To Negotiate. Dems must stop the religious hustlers, racists and billionaires from picking Uncle Sam’s pockets. Congressman Mark Pocan answers listener calls for national progressive town hall meeting. CA Scores a win for net neutrality! Thom is joined by Evan Greer, deputy director of Fight for the Future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Thom debates the minimum wage decision with Republican Patrick Hedger, Vice President of Policy-Taxpayers Protection Alliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What happened to the Black Lives Matter Anti-fascist who killed a Proud Boy in self defense? Republicans want to cut welfare because a few people might exploit it. So what! Let them exploit it if that is what it takes. It is worth it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Blowing the lid off the billionaires’ big con — and its deadly link to the coronavirus pandemic. Who wants to be a rich man in a poor country? Prof. Richard Wolff - What the bond market is, how it works, and why the average person should understand and pay attention to it (or not)? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

What can we learn from 400 years of African American contribution, work and struggle? Dr. Keisha Blain's newest book examines the community that survived America. Also Thom's take on the nefarious plot underway around the State of the Union Address. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Texas is being ripped off for electricity – all due to George W. Bush doing favors on deregulation for ‘mates’ in TX. And today, Texans are paying the price – literally. And some die. Greg Palast joins Thom to explain why the US no longer has the cheapest and most reliable electricity. Americans need help, higher wages, COVID Relief, leading that cause is Senator Bernie Sanders Senator Bernie Sand...

Kevin Kamps is the nuclear waste specialist at Beyond Nuclear. Mr. Kamps joins Thom to discuss the growing Nuclear problem, the mini chernobyls happening across the country and more! Thom and callers react to Trump's coup, the Senate hearings on security, and reflect on history. Can Americans today, rise to the level of Smedley Butler and Franklin Roosevelt? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. joins Thom to break down the possibilities on Trump's Tax Returns. Over 500,000 Dead - Know Nothing Republicans Must Be Held Responsible for the Death and Suffering They've Caused - The GOP's lies should end them up in the dustbin of history are ready and willing for a 2024 authoritarian coup. How Did The Senate Fall? Live Senate Security Hearings! The Senate committees on r...

Trump still has majority Republican support; most are ready and willing for a 2024 authoritarian coup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, a long interview with the author of "Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America’s Cheap Goods", Amelia Pang. She tells the heartbreaking story of how many of our imports from China are made by forced labor and are connected to the repression- and even genocide- of ethnic minorities. Also, Auna Dennis from Common Cause Georgia tells Thom about the latest dirty t...

Today- Dr Richard Wolff on why the conservative double standard has it backwards- trillions spent to bail out the rich is A-OK, while moderate spending to support the poor is not? What are the true causes of inflation and is it likely to happen now? What can we do about inequality in America? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Progressive proposals are very popular with Republican voters. Can Biden ignore the Republican shills for the very rich and deliver on change to improve the lives of ordinary Americans? Listeners from across the country chime in with their ideas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Taking stock of the lies Republicans have told their voters all these years- how have they harmed the lives of average Americans? Thom reads from the Lancet's devastating peer-reviewed summary of the damage Trump has done to the nation- but is that just the tip of the right-wing iceberg? Can fascism live without lies? Thom is joined by Markos Moulitsas, founder of Progressive news site Daily...

The failure of the electrical grid in Texas shows us all how the Republican free-market lie results in disaster and dysfunction. And is the Republican climate change lie hiding the role a warm arctic may have in driving severe winter storms? Adrian Shelley of Public Citizen Texas drops by with a very informative conversation on deregulation of the Texas power system. And Dr. Michael Mann joins Tho...

Julio Rivera returns to debate Thom on whether Trump's tall tale was a whopper. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

California Congressional representative and Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus, Ro Khanna answers listener phone calls in a progressive town hall, and explains why now is the time to fight for the fifteen dollar minimum wage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Are talks about unifying with Trump supporters and former staff too soon? Rep. Andy Levin says he will unify with anyone who wants real justice, so that might leave out 89% of all Trump supporters.  Andy Levin is U.S. Representative (D-MI, 9th District). Member of the House Committee on Education & Labor and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

What will be the ultimate fallout from Trump's Big Lie? Will we see more lone wolf terrorist attacks? Or will fascism rise to power in America? Are Republicans like Ted Cruz trying to lay the groundwork for their own future insurrection? Plus, we hear the brilliant presentations by Democratic impeachment managers in the Senate.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

As the historic second impeachment trial continues, the case is made by the managers of the history of violence incited by Trump before the attack on the US capitol. With presentations by Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado, and Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Thom airs and reviews with callers the historic second impeachment trial of Donald Trump in the US Senate.  With presentations by Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Rep. Joe Neguse of Colorado, and Del. Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. Virgin Islands. 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 with callers, the opening arguments on the first day of the historic second impeachment trial of Donald Trump in the US Senate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Historically, America has held those who attack us to account. Will we again? For justice to prevail, even a “chosen one” who encouraged attacks on America must be held to account. 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 seriously tax the rich to restore America's greatness, rebuild the commons and middle class, and get our billionaire problem under control. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Director of Global Justice Now, Nick Dearden joins Thom to explain why some countries may not receive covid vaccines until 2022, 2023, or even 2024. Patent laws are preventing enough vaccines from being made. Is money more important than saving lives? Where is the People’s Vaccine? Rep. Brendan Boyle is the newest member of the congressional progressive caucus to join Thom Hartmann for a virt...

Why the Marjorie Taylor Greene fiasco determines much of the fate and future of American Republicanism. The GOP is at a crossroads & their crisis threatens the American experiment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .