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The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com .

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Democrats will lose on the immigration issue if they don't learn to message better and consider the labor dimensions that impact the working class. But what of the Un-American concentration camps on our border? A great discussion follows. 11.07.2019 1:02:27

If you don't have a border you don't have a country. But how can Democrats respond to Trump- who is proud of the pictures of kids in cages- so he doesn't win on the issues of immigration? Should we fine employers who hire the undocumented? And what about the illegal Canadians? ~~~ Thom welcomes Zahra Billoo from San Fran's Council on Islamic American Relations for her perspective on the discussion...

Congressman Mark Pocan responds to national town hall. Are the Epstein allegations a threat to Donald Trump? Will the next election wake us up from the fascist fog? How will we forgive and move on? 10.07.2019 1:00:38

Congressman Mark Pocan answers listener calls on impeachment, raising minimum wage and traveling to inspect the imprisoned children at US facilities - Talk Media News correspondent Luke Vargas reports on tensions with Iran. - Epstein revelations increase scrutiny of Trump's immoral treatment of women, with a new rumor of a past rape charge. Leaving danger and drought, wouldn't any parent face the...

Ross Perot fought against NAFTA- have we forgotten what he said? Thoughts on Ross Perot and Tom Steyer... but with the dumpster fire of a millionaire businessman in the White House, now is the public still in love with CEOs? Plus- Dr. Michael Mann on the 09.07.2019 1:02:16

Memories of Ross Perot... but why does corporate media avoid talking about Perot's opposition to NAFTA? - Perot and billionaires who become politicians. - Environmentalist Michael Mann brings staggering news of climate change tipping points as Anchorage, Alaska reaches 90 degrees for the first time in recorded history. - Paul Gunter of Beyond Nuclear joins Thom for a broad update on the state of n...

Will the crisis of the Trump presidency be a Progressive opportunity? And what actions are House Democrats taking with the biennial military spending bill coming up? 08.07.2019 1:01:16

Thom considers the history of crises leading to change by American Progressive movements. ~~~ Renard Loke of the Independent Media Institute joins Thom to discuss his article 'How Indigenous Peoples Won a Landmark Victory Protecting the Amazon'. ~~~ Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Ro Khanna joins Thom and his callers to fact check what is happening in Congress as negotiations ar...

Thom and his listeners consult on the single largest thing you can do to reduce your carbon footprint! And then, the producer of the new climate change movie 'Ice on Fire'- George DeCaprio- joins Thom for a fascinating conversation. 05.07.2019 1:06:41

Thom argues that going vegan is the number one thing you can do to reduce your carbon impact and environmental pollution -a fascinating discussion ~~~ And then, Thom engages George DiCaprio, who has made a new HBO climate change film including many deep thinkers including Thom.  ~~~ Talk Media News' Luke Vargas on the new United Nation's report on the future impact of sea level rise.~~~ The d...

Happy Birthday America!.. But why doesn't Fox News understand why so many people are not proud of America at this moment in history? 04.07.2019 1:02:15

Happy Birthday America!.. But why doesn't Fox News understand why so many people are not proud of America at this moment in history? - Should American high school grads be drafted for a year of national service? And what is up with Betsy Ross' flag on a pair of Nikes? - Talk Media News correspondent Luke Vargas reports on Russian mini submarines, Iran's uranium, and the latest climate news on emis...

Is the border refugee crisis a mass atrocity yet? Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to consider the brutalities at the Southern border and take listener phone calls. Bob Ney reports on driverless vehicles. 03.07.2019 1:02:05

National town hall with Rep Mark Pocan and callers. - For the Book Club Thom reads from "A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy who Helped Win World War II" by Sonia Purnell - Thom asks callers how should the Dems deal with the fact that Trump's base loves his cruelty on the border? - Talk Media News report with former congressman now journalist, Bob Ney. - Mueller Report r...

What's next for an economy held together by chewing gum and bailing wire? Why are life expectancy, fertility, and income all falling for the working class? Will a crisis flip us further towards corporate fascism, or be a Progressive opportunity? 02.07.2019 1:02:13

Life expectancy, fertility, and income all in steep decline for the bottom portion of our nation- and public and private debts are at record highs- if the economy crashes for everyone, do you think we will we turn to the fascist right or the Progressive left? - Trump returns from hob-nobbing with dictators at the G20. - Trump breaks his promises on student loans and health care, increasing the cos...

Do the Republicans even believe in democracy anymore? Is liberal democracy toast, as Putin stated in a major speech recently? Can a Democratic candidate replace the president that Jimmy Carter has called illegitimate? If so, who do you think can win? 01.07.2019 1:02:20

Professor Cass Sunstein joins Thom to discuss Impeachment: A Citizens Guide: Impeachment is part of the constitution and seen as an essential section to protect the people; the Founding Fathers means that impeachment should be used for violation of a Presidents misuse of authority. - Thom reads from the Mueller Report, from page 114, what happened at the Trump Tower meeting. - Do the Republicans e...

Trump makes us crazy, but who has the cure? Taking stock of the Democratic debates amid a climate of fear from rising fascism and declining democracy with psychiatrist, Dr. Justin Frank. 28.06.2019 1:01:30

Thom reviews the Democratic debates and considers the performances of the candidates. - The Mueller Report - Thom reads from pages 110-114. - Will American Democracy survive Donald Trump? A lot of Americans feels like Donald Trump is taking away their future. Thom Hartmann goes over the best way to deal with Trump induced stress. - Does Trump have a fantasy that he is the only person who can make...

Immigration, refugees and labor: Thom goes into a deep dive with listeners on the tragedy of the crisis on the Southern Border. Also reviewing the first Democratic debate, Thom shares insights on immigration and more with Jim Allen and the Bricklayers D 27.06.2019 1:01:45

Thom reviews the 10 Stages of Genocide of Genocide Watch as a prelude to his study on the brutal experience of refugees from South of the Border. What is really happening at the camps for detained migrant children? Have things really gotten this bad in America and what can we do to stop it? Callers respond. - Thom reflects on the now famous but heartbreaking photograph of the dead bodies of O...

The fascist right is ascendant, is it time for 'FDR Democrats' to fight for what is truly mainstream in America? A focused big picture discussion on the struggle between one party that wants to govern well and the other party that really just wants money 26.06.2019 1:01:18

Thom on communicating the Progressive message, and returning the Democratic Party proudly to FDR's agenda for economic and political rights. Mark Pocan, Progressive leader in the House, discusses the strategy and goals. ~~~ Thom reads from 'The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great' and 'Reagan Kidnapped the Jetsons'- a chapter from one of Thom's books....

As we stand on the cusp of generational turning, with a well-trained reality TV star leading the pack- are we likely to repeat the mistakes of the past?- We already have concentration camps, trade wars, and rising fascism... is another world war on the h 25.06.2019 1:00:38

Thom reminds us of Trump's reality TV skills, which Trump is using to dramatize and sell his aggressive posture towards Iran. And a consideration of the theory of the four-turnings... Is this a part of 'The Unraveling'? Jamal Abdi, President | NIAC - National Iranian American Council joins Thom for a deep look at our behavior towards Iran. And Doug Christian with Talk Media News deepens our unders...

It can't happen here - but it just did. What will save America? As Trump monopolizes media focus with skills from reality television, Republicans argue semantics rather than aiding the suffering of detained children in crisis. 24.06.2019 1:01:36

It is not just Trump, Republicans are working hard to convince each other and us that the concentration camps housing refugees, are not actually concentration camps. - Book Club: Us Versus Them- The Failure of Globalism - Is Donald Trump lying about Iran to win the 2020 election or is there something else behind Donald Trump's lies and the war crimes they lead to? - Mueller Report page 107. The CN...

The surprising (or not) parallels between presidents Trump and Nixon. The two presidents share a lot in common, including their secrets and even personal ties. Is that why Donald Trump is protecting Nixon's legacy? Author Lamar Waldron shares his deep res 21.06.2019 1:01:15

Lamar Waldron and Thom Hartmann discuss how Trump is using the same tactics as Richard Nixon. Nixon and Watergate resulted in 70 court cases or other legal processes, but it took two years to remove Richard Nixon from office. Nixon crimes and Watergate burglar files are still being withheld, especially those featuring E. Howard Hunt, Roger Stone and others, are being stopped by Trump. How were bot...

Congressman Mark Pocan phones in for a national Town Hall answering listener questions ranging from impeachment, to Progressive messaging, to current bills on the Hill. Political organizer, Katie Fahey brings hopeful news of ending Gerrymandering in Michi 20.06.2019 1:01:18

Thom embarks on his book tour and reviews his travel dates before welcoming Rep. Mark Pocan for listener calls. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from The Mueller Report page 99. - Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan explores with callers the possibilities of a Democratic Party App and different language strategies for educational reform. - Thom reads from page 102 of The Mueller Report. - Can...

Focus on Mexico and Trump's foreign relations with the brilliant activist Laurie Wallach, and gumshoe Greg Palast who has been snooping around on the ground in Mexico. 19.06.2019 1:00:57

A focus on Mexico today, and Trump's idea of foreign relations with investigative reporter Greg Palast, fresh back from fact-checking on the ground in Mexico, and brilliant activist Lauria Wallach, with all the details on the Trump's attempt at a new NAFTA. Plus- Iran, China, Russia- how do they fit into this game?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Trump's re-election campaign to appeal to his base becomes obvious as he threatens to deport 'millions', doubles down on American concentration camps, and tries to provoke a war with Iran. So why do some Democrats think they can win by appealing to the 3% 18.06.2019 1:01:16

Professor of politics and middle east expert Dr. Trita Parsi joins Thom to consider the possibility that Trump has faked attacks on oil tankers to provoke and justify war with Iran. ~~~ Thom reads from 'State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and the Assualt on the American Mind' by Dr. Bryant Welch. ~~~ Thom compares 'swing campaigns' where candidates reach out to 'the middle' against 'base ca...

The American Dream is alive & well in China. The GOP and the Blue Dogs will tell you that it’s just not possible here anymore, but why? Thom reveals that before he was a justice, Brett Kavanaugh voted to allow foreign agents to interfere with United Sta 17.06.2019 1:01:35

Why is the American Dream disappearing here, yet due to American policies coming true in China? Housing, health care, education... what happened to the middle class? - Thom reads from The Mueller Report page 94 - Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump's most controversial Supreme Court pick, voted to allow foreign agents to interfere with United States elections by interpreting the law in a way that w...

Trump stiffing cities for the cost of protecting his campaign rallies... What favors does Trump owe foreign nationals?... Bernie Sanders on protecting our economic rights... The massive divide between Democratic and Republican states... Professor Richard 14.06.2019 1:01:30

Why has Trump still not paid cities for police protection of his campaign rallies in 2016? What does Trump owe foreign nationals for helping his campaign? And Bernie Sanders joins Thom to discuss his latest push towards legally protecting American's economic freedoms and rights. ~~~ Thom on America's growing division as the Republican and Democratic majority states move in radically different...

Thom digests the news today of Iranian oil tankers attacked and burning in the gulf, of Jared Kushner getting yet another big foreign bribe (this one laundered through the Caymans), and of Trump's outright admissions that he has/was supported by multiple 13.06.2019 1:01:48

Is this the start of World War III?- Another two tankers have been attacked and are burning in waters near Iran. Who has an interest in starting a fight between US allies and Iranian allies? What does this have to do with the Japanese leader currently meeting with Iranian leaders? And by accepting support and money from foreign interests, Trump has clearly violated the constitution, so why isn't h...

As Trump goes full-fascist - putting tens of thousands of more refugee children in rapidly growing prisons- how can Progressives hope to respond? 13.06.2019 1:01:32

Trump is going full fascist- he has separated over 40,000 children from their refugee families so far this year already. And this is just the tip of the iceberg- what are we going to have to do to make America whole? - Did Jared Kushner change US arms policy in defiance of Congressional orders in exchange for millions of dollars from Saudi Arabia in his pocket? Bob Ney of Talk Media News expl...

When Hillary Clinton sounds the alarm about fascism - is it time to be very worried? And social security warrior Alex Lawson on the struggle to preserve or expand Social Security.. listeners' pick for Democratic presidential candidate 2019.. and finally- 11.06.2019 1:01:37

When establishment Dems like Hillary Clinton start sounding the alarm about Fascism - is it time to be very worried?   ~~~ And then, in an in-depth interview Social Security warrior Alex Lawson clearly describes what is at stake should we lose social insurance to the many underhanded and relentless attacks by the conservatives on behalf of the rich.    ~~~ Thom reads from...

What we should do if the Justice Department continues to defy congress and legal court orders? Professor Lawrence Tribe and Thom consider our situation. And congressman Ro Khanna gives his perspective from inside of the House. And finally, an interview wi 10.06.2019 1:01:17

Harvard Law School Professor Laurence Tribe on the challenge to the constitution posed by A.G. Bill Barr's refusal to obey court or congressional orders. ~~~ House Progressive Caucus leader Ro Khanna on where we stand with the negotiations over the upcoming Defense Appropriations bill and many other issues. ~~~ And finally, a new film on HBO explores the latest in the climate crisis, including the...

Where is the fundamental break in values between the billionaire-right wing machine and the Progressive left taking us? Thom looks back to FDR's answer, and forward to the possibility of 'justice for all'. 07.06.2019 1:00:36

Thom sits down with an expert on FDR, author William vanden Heuvel, about his new book 'Hope and History: A Memoir of Tumultuous Times'- Thom responds to commentator Egberto Willies, who asks how we should respond to a 'Plutocrat-driven civil war.' - Much is made of the right to bear arms but what about the right to life saving medical care? Thom Hartmann takes on Julio Rivera on what should be a...