The Hartmann Report

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Jefferson Smith guest-hosts today- how can we truly make- or keep- America great? Plus the latest installment of 'News With my Dad'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The billionaires and polluters who bribed SCOTUS Republicans just legalized poisoning our children and grandchildren... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Republicans want to maintain a permanent low-cost underclass labor force. Will the billionaires behind them take America back to the 19th century by demolishing what remains of the social safety net? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The right-wing super majority on the Supreme Court is no fan of the will of the people. Can democracy fight back? Or is the growing right-wing influence in Europe a warning for November? Plus- Thom reads from "The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family" by David Cay Johnston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Why have American IQs begun to decline after a century or regular increases? What is causing half the country to support a party that works against their actual interests? Plus- Thom shares the secrets of his process a successful writer. 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 Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast. Guest Interview: Mike Sacks, Senior Advisor of Court Accountability and former lawyer who explains what the Supreme Court's decision really means. Plus a return of the red and blue yard sign messaging debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

That’s what’s really going on here: for the zealots in the most extreme parts of the forced birth movement — which has taken control of the GOP — it’s all about the punishment of women... 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, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast contemplates the meaning of our Independence Day and The Magna Carta. Listeners weigh-in on the much hyped drama of the recent debate debacle, and initiate a movement for red and blue yard sign messages for the Fourth of July. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Tragically, for the third time in our nation’s history, patriots who believe in the ideals of July 4, 1776 must defend America against those who don’t... 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, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast brings back "News With My Dad" featuring Joe Smith. Plus Guest Interview: Professor Kermit Roosevelt of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School on his new book "The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

The only remedy at this late stage in this 50+ yearlong campaign to remake America is a massive revolt this fall at the ballot box, turning Congress over to Democrats while holding the White House. 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, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast engages with listeners on the composition of his new poem, The Supreme Court Sucks. Guest Interview: Elliot Mincberg, Senior Fellow of People For the American Way. 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, Guest-Host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast weighs listener opinions about the recent presidential debate debacle and casts a light on the sneaky SCOTUS decisions that slipped by in the fracas. Now that you've had a few days to think it through...how DO you feel about Biden v. Trump? (Is it really a choice?!) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Six Republicans on the Supreme Court just gave Trump - should he become president again - Putin-like powers... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bribery is legal thanks to our out of control Supreme Court. Thom Hartmann is trying to find out why the Senate won't do its job and regulate the Supreme Court before something disastrous happens. Biden recovers from debate blunder with steadying speech in NC. Guest Interview: Svante Myrick is President & CEO of People For the American Way - PFAW's efforts to ensure democracy during the 2024 e...

UPFs should also be heavily taxed due to impact on health and mortality, says scientist who coined the term. Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Ukraine & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast, Phil Ittner reports from the war zone of Russian aggression. Geeky Science! A butterfly flew across the Atlantic Ocean! How do they store enough energy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Biden Team Hits Back After Debate With Whopping ’50 Lies Trump Told On The Debate Stage.’ Biden affects everyone on the down ballot too...do the senate and house become imperiled? 23 senate seats in play and many governors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This election is too important to indulge one man's desire to hang onto his office. It literally will define the future of democracy as a form of governance both in America and worldwide… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

"Bette Dangerous"- AKA Heidi Siegmund Cuda has the goods on Assange's collusion with Russia to defeat Hilary Clinton in the 2016 election. Is Julian a hero, a criminal, or just a terrible person? Plus- Thom reads from the book "October Surprise" by Barbara Honegger. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This lawlessness has gone way too far: the Senate needs to intervene and reassert its authority over the Supreme Court. And they need to do it now… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Supreme Court is about to release another batch of rulings from the radical right majority. How will the lives of everyday Americans be impacted this time? Are we moving backwards in the battle to protect the rights of LGBTQ Americans? Plus- Thom reads from 'RIP GOP', a book by Stan Greenberg See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

So, if you want to see what Republicans have in mind for the rest of America if Trump or another Republican becomes president and they can hold onto Congress, just visit the Old South… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There's a group creating a list of federal workers that could resist Trump's plan if re-elected. US Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis - will anything be done to avert this crisis? They took part in Apache ceremonies. Their schools expelled them for satanic activities...seriously? Assange to go free? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...