The Hartmann Report

Viktor Orban told America's right to take control of the courts, the media, and the universities- and that's just what Trump intends to do.  Also- Doge got caught letting in Russian hackers to the Department of Labor's systems- so why is there no prosecution while the whistleblower ended up with death threats taped to his door? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Musk. Trump. Putin. Labor spies. Stolen data. This isn’t a thriller. It’s what’s happening inside your government — right now… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Why is Elon Musk taking our money! Donald Trump may have compromised social security, turning it into a deportation machine run by Elon Musk. Thom Hartmann explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trump defied the Supreme Court and had a lawful U.S. resident deported into a foreign prison. The next one could be you... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Commentator and author David Pepper joins Thom- are we watching the billionaires revolt as Trump's incompetence hits them where it hurts the most- in their bulging wallets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

History warns us: every major economic crash has led to a world war. Trump’s corruption, debt, and tariffs may be lighting the fuse… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Democratic Leaders in the Senate plan to unveil legislation that would provide an emergency $200 monthly increase in Social Security benefits through the end of the year, Axios has learned. Economists have warned that the levies are likely to drive inflation and — unlike in 2022 — that wages may struggle to keep up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Donald Trump will lose his insane trade war with China and worse, he risks pulling America into a hot war with China. China will win ANY war against the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As Trump slow-walks aid Congress has allocated to Ukraine- and spouts Russian talking points- Putin's forces continue to succeed in their mission to destabilize western Democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trump’s not interested in governing. He’s rewriting the rules, tearing down institutions, and replacing democracy with spectacle and submission... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr Bandy X. Lee joins Thom with a fascinating analysis of the "Trump Contagion" from the perspective of mental disorder. In this crisis period, can we overcome many years of American societal and mental decline? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trump’s order to investigate truth-tellers isn’t just abuse of power—it’s a test of whether we still have a republic… 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 voters so brainwashed they can't recognize it when Donny is incompetently screwing up the world economy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Manufacturing jobs alone didn’t build postwar prosperity — organized labor did. And Trump is killing it... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With the latest Supreme Court ruling the chaos of Trump's authoritarian takeover rolls on. Are student journalists the next to heel? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trump, Musk, and the GOP have hotwired our democracy, stripped it for parts, and are selling the pieces to the highest bidder while telling us to enjoy the ride. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Here's how Trump could pull off an authoritarian third term... could it happen? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

April 20 was Hitler’s holiday. Now it may mark the day Trump declares martial law, suspends the Constitution, and finishes the job he started on January 6… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The tariff war begins as the elephants dance...Wall Street tumbles again after China announces retaliatory 34% tariffs. Trump’s trying to recreate the Gilded Age - here's what that looks like for us. World News... Trump says, "Free Marine Le Pen": Is Trump setting up refugee centers for white South Africans? Should we pay attention to what Russian dissenters are saying? See Privacy Policy at...

Republicans have sold their supporters a worldview built on lies and misinformation. So why can't Democrats sell the truth? Plus- Fair Share America's Kristin Cowell joins Thom to discuss the Washington DC protest on April 10th multiple groups are planning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Investigative journalist Lamar Waldron joins Thom to delve into Donald Trump's JFK file release. It was supposed to be a shocking revelation into what really happened to one of America's most beloved presidents. Also is devious Donald positioning our country into a war with Iran? What rights do US citizens still possess when unlawful disappearances and detainments continue? See Privacy P...

The Trump presidency is the most corrupt in American history — and now it’s openly breaking laws, ignoring judges, and threatening us all with the power of the state… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Democrats must take a clear position in favor of smart, targeted tariffs — on individual products rather than countries — like Biden did. Veteran war correspondent Phil Ittner reports from Ukraine with sobering war crimes committed by Russian forces. Also US Rep Mark Pocan (WI) comments on the recent election wins in Wisconsin during a National Progressive Town Hall Meeting with the audience. See...

A nuanced look at real trade policy vs. political cosplay with global stakes… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Cory Booker goes beyond Strom Thurmond’s Senate record. The vegan New Jersey senator spoke on the Senate floor for over 25 hours after days of fasting. Also devious Donald demonstrates how full-on authoritarian fascism starts. Particularly if people don't demand a stop. Elon Musk poured money into Wisconsin in an effort to handpick a state Supreme Court justice, but voters rejected his candid...