The Hartmann Report

Are Jack Smith's odds for holding Trump accountable to "we the people" sinking? Climate change is dictating that we need a cat 6 for hurricanes just in time for the most active season on record. Not only do right-wingers have a plan to turn the fed over to Trump....but wait....there's more. Crazy Alert! Who else is disgusted that Trump's VP favorite is boasting that she shot her pup...

The simple reality is that conservatives throughout modern history have viewed democracy with a jaundiced eye, and the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees are no exception... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thom shares and comments on historic oral arguments as SCOTUS considers Dirty Donald's presidential immunity case. Trump's fake elector crew is charged in Arizona - plus - Trump is an unindicted co-conspirator. Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Phil Ittner gives field update. Will the US aid be enough to save Ukraine? Also Russia just cyber attacked the US! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

The problem for Republicans is that unions are “democracy in the workplace,” and the GOP hates democracy as a matter of principle... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will we elect Trump so he can drop rich people's taxes even more?..or will we finally turn our backs on the 'Horse and Sparrow' theory? Also- the fundamentals driving both inequality and homelessness in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trump's vision of fascism, supported by the neofascist ideologues behind Project 2025 and Project 47, is claiming the Democratic Party is so extreme it’s a threat and needs to done away with... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

New Trump filing shows Trump offered to pardon co-defendent "in 2024!" - even for lying to the FBI. Surprised?! Also Congressman Ro Khanna answers callers' question with a National Progressive Townhall. Wisdom School Alert! Is the Logic of our "Younger Culture" Harmful to our Planet? If we were to adopt the Older Culture view of all things having value and a sacred right to live on this planet, th...

Our entire popular understanding of the cause of much crime — enough to “tipping point” a society into crisis — is usually wrong… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Republicans in the south are pushing for legalizing child labor, expanding private schools for some, and to prosecute minors as adults- just for starters. will leaving the state for abortion also become an arrestable offense?    Plus- a fungus that attacks the brains of cicadas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Both homeless & inflation are the result of America allowing housing to become a commodity that can be traded & speculated in by financial markets & overseas investors... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will Trump face stronger contempt charge for violating gag order while sitting in court? And - if Trump is jailed - will there be mass protests? And does anyone care? Why does the GOP want banks to "squeeze customers" with "junk fees?" Plus Ukraine may lose by the end of 2024 - will our Congress stand up to the Putin caucus or let down Democracy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Is Donald Trump trying to “fix” the jury so he can get away with his attempted overthrow of the United States government? Attorney, radio host and Contributor to The New Republic, Dean Obeidallah explains. Also why is the Supreme Court of the United States trying to help Donald Trump get off? Thom Hartmann explains the insane arguments Trump’s attorney is making. See Privacy Policy at ht...

We're watching the perils of strongman rule around the world- why haven't we learned that it's the little guy who always gets squashed by these kinds of leaders? Plus- Dr Bandy Lee muses on the psychology of escaping the allure of violence. Are we already circling a WWIII death spiral?.. And, Phil Itner reports the latest on the war from Kiev, Ukraine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

We should have known, but, still, the science is shocking: when conservatives run governments, suicides and homicides go up; when liberals run governments, suicides and homicides go down... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Has real “climate change” begun? A new lawsuit could take away big oil’s power. Federal trial attorney specializing in First and 14th Amendment defense, Sabrina Haake joins Thom to explain. Hate Alert! Why is Tom Cotton suggesting protesters have their skin ripped off and thrown off the bridge? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Hopefully, Israel will soon return to its democratic roots with new elections, Ukraine will get the aid it needs to repel Putin’s army & America will turn away from Trump’s authoritarian siren’s song… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Donald Trump cannot win an election in a democracy, unless it’s bought.. right? Thom Hartmann and investigative journalist Greg Palast go over Donald Trump’s plan to stop Americans from voting through voter suppression in order to secure the White House one more time.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

It’s time to declare the 43-year Reagan Revolution’s neoliberal experiment a failure, and outlaw or heavily tax the share buybacks that are one of its most visible markers… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If Donald really thinks it's a nothingburger, he certainly isn't acting like it. Can voter suppression hand the 2024 Election to Trump? Also the neoliberal bullies have controlled the world long enough. We should seek to build societies in which aggression and dominance are not rewarded. Plus, the shady far right-wing threats to keep Biden off some state ballots. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

And now we learn he apparently covered up Trump’s link to Russia (the Mueller Report) & his scheme to fix the 2016 election by shutting up Stormy Daniels, Karen MacDougal & the Trump Tower doorman… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thom is joined by Jamal Abdi of the National Iranian American Council- what do both the Iranian mullahs and Israeli's Netanyahu have in common? Will they drag us all into a war as they hang on to power by the fingernails? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

While it requires lawful due process — your day in court — to take away your gun, red state governors and secretaries of state can take away your vote without even telling you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Zelensky is warning that Russian propaganda has penetrated US politics. We must fight for our democratic government, and call out leaders who simply don't believe in democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

America's Republican members of Congress lose all dignity sucking up to Putin-- while Ukraine's defenses wane against Russian aggression.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What if preventing access to abortion is a violation of the sincere practice of some religions that actually require abortion in some circumstances? Also... Arizona Republicans are going to the mat for an 1800s law that prohibited abortion. Do they know the crazy that is behind the law they are supporting? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...