The Hartmann Report

Dr. Joi Lewis, CEO & Founder-The Healing Justice Foundation asks if now is the time of reckoning for communities of color? Kymone Freeman with Black Lives Matter, talks about the impact of George Floyd's murder on America after one year of reflection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thom debates Carrie Lukas from the Independent Women's Forum- What would be the consequences of requiring employers to give women 90 days off to have a child... with her pay covered by the federal government? Plus - what are the functions of sexual taboos and sexual politics, and why are they so often used politically by Republicans? Also, Richard Wolff shares his insights, and Thom reads fro...

America's Cops are Having Their Harvey Weinstein Moment - The casting couch is now largely a relic of the past. If we keep pushing hard, soon the same will be true of murderous and corrupt cops.   If Trump is actually indicted, how do you think that will play out? Will MAGAts be in the streets?  Will it strengthen him or destroy him? What happens when they also indict his kids? Will...

Ben Jealous, President of People For the American Way joins Thom to discuss solutions for police accountability, filibuster of the 1/6 Commission and national voting rights legislation. Author and talk radio host, Egberto Willies considers if America can generate the seeds of racial harmony? Joe Madison reflects with Thom one year after George Floyd's murder if our country can embrace a...

Was Jan 6th Was Worse Than 9/11? Politicians, corporations and billionaires who funded Trumpism and continue to support GOP efforts at outright sedition should face serious consequences, including expulsion from office and prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As this nation recovers from a deadly pandemic and right-wing hate groups that are trying to provoke a second Civil War, let’s remember how this all came about. And all for a few extra pieces of gold. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today- where we are with Covid-19, the variants, and wearing masks. Will Republicans sink or slow our chances of controlling this virus- and is that their intention? What's with the deadly fungus some Covid patients in India are catching? Plus... to laminate or not to laminate? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

The Center for Economic and Policy Research's Dean Baker joins Thom- how has the Federal Reserve chosen to balance price stability and full employment under past presidents, and will Biden decide to shake things up? Plus- Dr Richard Wolff considers the consequence of the Fed pursuing a weak dollar policy as opposed to a strong dollar policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

As Republican counties of Oregon vote to secede, are we watching the start of what could be an abrupt transition to fascism? Or is the Republican Party self-destructing? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Now is not the time to relax protective measures, and the CDC has done just that while we are still in the midst of the deadliest pandemic in a century. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Forty years of Reaganism and trickle-down economics have left America pockmarked with refugee camps and people hanging onto life by their fingernails. We hear from callers, some of whom have joined the growing part of America's poor that live in the cracks left by growing American inequality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Representative Pramila Jayapal joins Thom live. Where does the Progressive agenda stand in Congress today, and what are we likely to see get passed? And Dean Obeidallah shares his perspective on the rockets flying between Israel and the Gaza strip. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

After the recent violence in Gaza, Thom and Rep. Ro Khanna field listener questions during a recent progressive town hall. Have developments gone too far to ever achieve a two state solution?  Rep. Ro Khanna also reports on the recent fireworks during a House Oversight Committee hearing as he questioned Trump's former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller over his catastrophic...

Economist Charles Sauer challenges Biden's Infrastructure Plan.  Is the "International Criminal Class" GOP worth saving? Instead of cleaning up their act, Republicans are embracing international crooks. Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom to discuss the GOP's extraordinarily dark plot to win elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

White Nationalists and Islamic Extremists have more in common than you would think.  Dr. Sara Kamali joins Thom Hartman to expose the racism, misogyny, and antisemitism that serves as common ground for the two opposing groups at war with America. Also, are you going to continue to wear face masks in stores? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Authoritarian Trump followers within the GOP are actively promoting death and disease among Americans to win elections. The brutality and cynicism is breathtaking. Also, Popular Information's Judd Legum talks with Thom about the recent revelations on political spending by corporations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Authoritarianism surges in the GOP as Liz Cheney is ousted from leadership and Republicans cling to fealty of their disgraced ex-president. As election wins fly from their reach, the old GOP strategy of cheat to win finds new energy. The "Killer App" will guarantee that every citizen in this country, regardless of their race or economic status, will have an equal right to vote in all ele...

Thom debates the state of the Republican party with conservative Julio Rivera.. Plus- why have we normalized traitors like Josh Holley despite the attack on the capitol? As Republicans increasingly go off the deep end, what can we do to protect our democracy? Or does the sickness of people who can idolize a figure like Ayn Rand run too deep? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Now that deregulation and the neoliberal experiment has failed, can Biden support an economy that works for everyone? Conservative economist Charles Sauer joins Thom to debate whether those who make their money through capital gains should pay less in taxes than everyone else. Plus - the extreme measures some French unions are taking in their negotiations with management. See Privacy Policy at htt...

How do we stop corporate America from shoving fascism down our throat? Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom to decide if the gig is up on the Gig Economy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will Barr Get Away With Covering Up Treason for H.W. Bush, Reagan & Now Trump? It appears Garland has unleashed the FBI and other investigators in ways that must be sending shock waves through Mar-a-Lago and the ranks of former Trump officials. One can only hope. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

At the beginning of the pandemic, many promises of global public good and international solidarity were made. Yet, one year on, there is a vast disparity in access to COVID-19 medical products between high-income countries and low-middle-income countries. If not now - when will this change? Executive Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, Lori Wallach joins Thom to discuss whether it is...

Why is Mitch McConnell about to destroy the GOP? Nobody is asking the bigger question: “Why would a professional, lifelong politician and master tactician like Mitch McConnell make such a huge mistake?” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Conservative economist Dan J. Mitchell debates Thom on whether Biden's policies are improving or worsening the standard of living in the U.S. Listeners who have lived abroad call in comment. Victoria Jones reports on Scotland's chances for freedom from the UK. Why does Mohammed bin Salman suddenly want to talk to Iran? Dr. Trita Parsi explains.  Fukushima has devastat...

Fox News and other right wing media have been brainwashing people around the world. Jen Senko talks about her experience with her dad becoming part of the far right cult and how she brought him back. Why has America given up on vaccine passports and given in to the right-wing death cult? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...