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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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Greg Palast reports that Venezuelans reject imposition of Guaido and Rep. Mark Pocan responds to listener phone calls in national town hall. 02.05.2019 1:01:53

Investigative reporter Greg Palast reveals the mass media misrepresentation in Venezuela as the anti-government forces are dwarfed by supporters of Maduro despite hardships of the US embargo. --- Thom gives a sobering update of civilian causalities in Afghanistan. --- Congressman Mark Pocan takes listener calls from topics ranging from voting machines to the Loch Ness Monster. --- Thom reads from...

Highlights of William Barr's Senate Testimony on Mueller Report. Thom considers whether Donald Trump and ICE are turning America into a surveillance state, and will the Pelosi infrastructure deal lead to a second term for Trump? 01.05.2019 1:01:38

Thom follows the Senate Judiciary Hearing and counts Bill Barr's obstruction total so far. Questions from Sen. Amy Klobuchar. -- Thom reads from page four of the Mueller Report on Russian Social Media. -- ICE hires private surveillance to monitor activists. Why? This is how terrible things begin in authoritarian regimes. -- Listeners call-in with question on the Pelosi Trump Infrastructure Deal an...

The American oligarch-funded right-wing media propaganda system has declared an information civil war with outright lies as their weapons- how does author Peter Daou say we can we fight back?- plus Thom reads from the Mueller report- and the latest report 30.04.2019 1:01:47

The far right are utilizing the internet to start a digital civil war. Peter Daou lets us know how we can confront the right wing menace, brought on by Donald Trump. Can progressives stop the far right cyber warfare before they achieve their goal of erasing liberal America? ---- Thom reads from the executive summary of the Mueller Report, on the Russian social media campaign to influence the 2016...

Could Trump's sanctions against Iran spread to a regional or even a worldwide conflict?- and Dr. Richard Wolff on Trump politicizing the Fed... could he be keeping interest rates low to benefit his re-election, or himself personally? 29.04.2019 1:01:10

Could Trump's sanctions against Iran spread to a regional or even a worldwide conflict? Dr. Trita Parasi talks to Thom Hartmann to discuss the dangerous actions between John Bolton, Donald Trump, and Iran. Could Trump's actions against Iran lead us into World War III? ------- Thom's callers from Festus, Missouri and Aurora, Illinois have theories on how Trump imagines he might benefit from wa...

'The Case for Impeachment' is Alan Lichtman's new book- he and others review the facts and think Dems ought to do it- but what if witnesses follow Trump's obstructionist ban on testifying before Congress?- the three powers Congress has to compel testimony 26.04.2019 1:01:14

Thom's enlightening explanation of the three powers Congress has to enforce a subpoena. But would William Barr cooperate? ----- A long interview with author and historian Alan Lichtman- author of 'The Case for Impeachment', as he joins to Thom to indeed make the case for why we should impeach the criminal in the White House. ----- Thom reads from 'The Case for Impeaching Trump' by Elizabeth Holtzm...

Joe Biden throws his hat in the ring, and immediately meets with Comcast and insurance company executives- Thom takes the pulse of his Progressive callers- is Biden our man for 2020? 25.04.2019 1:01:10

Thom reviews Biden's entry into the race for Democratic candidate- what are his policy ideas? Plus other news of the day, including a real-life crucifixion that the Saudis held over the weekend- was Jared Kushner involved? ----- Hours after entering the race Biden met with Comcast and BlueCross insurance executives. Thom's callers thoroughly consider the implications of Biden's candidacy. Who...

Thom invites Greg Palast, investigative reporter, to be the first of many voices to thoughtfully consider both the players and the game at this early stage of the run-up to the 2020 election. 24.04.2019 1:03:54

Will Supreme Court endorse wilbur Ross' plans to require census-takers to verify they are citizens? And can census information be used to prosecute immigration laws? Investigative reporter Greg Palast has the story. ------ Thom reads from 'The Embattled Vote in America- From the Founding to the Present' a book published in September 2018 by Allan Lichtman ------- Thom leads a fascinating discussio...

A wide net today: CNN candidate town halls- women's rights and the UN- the latest NAFTA changes- a character essay on Richard Holbrooke- the French yellow vesters- and is Netflix a form of birth control?? 23.04.2019 1:00:57

Thom takes a look at the recent televised town halls of Democratic candidates- and considers their surprising statements. Who supports advancing toward an impeachment posture of our obstructionist head of state. And why is the media is not taking a more serious stance on Trump's disregard of Congressional subpoenas? ---------- Talk Media News' Luke Vargas just watched America water down a U.N. res...

Impeachment, censure, or what? Thom lays out his case for why Trump's impeachment could be more like Nixon and less like Clinton. Plus- playing with knives- Dr. Justin Frank puts Trump back on the couch to see how his childhood made the man. 22.04.2019 1:01:36

Thom confronts the extreme 'massive dislocation of our priorities' that Trump has brought us to- all the while committing numerous crimes. Adlai Stevenson and Hubert Humphrey compared.- Dr. Justin Frank, psychoanalyst and author, considers Trump's twisted psyche- how the kid who got sent to military school for playing with switchblades has become the dangerous leader he is today. - How can we cut...

Thom takes stock of the implications of the Mueller Report- what it really said- and the next big question- to impeach or not to impeach? Plus listener calls on other important issues of the day. 19.04.2019 1:02:04

What Bob Barr didn't tell us about the Mueller Report..Mitch McConnell's Russian payoff...Trump's real crimes.. and Lindsay Graham's opinion on impeachment. ----------- Thom straightens out Craig in North Carolina's Republican talking points. And- the Mooseherder returns! . ----------- Congressman Mark Pocan answers the people's questions on the IRS, Trump, election strategy, and other import...

The redacted Mueller Report- Thom's powerful analysis- what the 'Coverup General' Barr is and isn't talking about. 18.04.2019 1:02:06

Thom shows the Mueller report is not an exoneration, but a summary of indictment-ready criminal conspiracy that could not be completed because of the machinations of the Trump crime family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will the Greedy Old Patriarchs be able to use hate and fear to avoid responsibility for their crimes and corruption and win the next election? Is it finally time for the Equal Rights Amendment to be ratified? Plus- the crowd cheers for Bernie on.. Fox New 17.04.2019 1:02:06

As the Republican party doubles down on its hate strategy for 2020, House Representative Ilhan Omar- who happens to be a Muslim woman- has become their favorite target. Will the Republicans be able to distract American voters from his lies and crimes? --------- Thom reads from 'Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World.' --------- The ERA, Equal Rights Amendm...

Pete Buttigieg is reclaiming Christianity and taking it back from the far right and reminding us that Christ was a progressive and his message was about as far left as one can get. Does this mean that Vice President Mike Pence and the right-wing Christian 16.04.2019 1:02:13

Do conservatives 'feed the hungry', 'heal the sick', and 'welcome the stranger'?' - Victoria in L.A. says Europeans have twisted Christianity. - Thom says Trump Republicans have no ideas to run on- he's screwed middle class America on taxes, put kids in cages, and befriended dictators. How is this Christian? - The discussion of Christianity continues- Jesus stance on grifters and taxes. What is re...

Today- the consequences of the Trump tax cut on all of us, and especially the millionaires that pay much lower taxes than people who work. And- a deep dive on Fredrick Douglass, and the subtle consequences of America's ugly racial history. 15.04.2019 1:02:16

Has the Trump tax cut led corporations to raise wages and lower prices? The answer may not surprise you. And, Morris Pearl, leader of the group 'Patriotic Millionaires' and former managing director of Black Rock Inc shares his thoughts on true American patriotism. ----- Thom debates libertarian thinker Charles Sauer on the fairness or lack thereof of the current American tax system- and how is the...

The past and present criminal history of the Kushner family- now includes possible treason- will the Trump Crime Family's corruption be revealed when Congress finally gets the tax returns? And listeners share their sad stories of losing family members to 12.04.2019 1:10:22

Are the men hiding Trump's tax returns from Congress violating federal law? How often was Trump Jr. in contact with Wikileaks- the facts come out. How will exposing Trump's finances demonstrate his corruption? - Thom reads from 'Kushner Inc: Green, Ambition, Corruption' by Vicki Ward - Jared Kushner's criminal history may now include treason. According to Huffington Post Editor-At-Large Vicky Ward...

As Julian Assange is hauled out of the Ecuadorian embassy, is journalism under attack? Are we already at war with Iran? Trump's corrupt business practices. Plus- Richard Wolff on what money is. 11.04.2019 1:02:22

The headlines: Bernie's plan to pay for Medicare for All. And, how should we take the news that Wikileak's Julian Assange was just arrested? - John in L.A. says Julian Assange is the Digital Martin Luther King. Thom has doubts. - Close Iran-watcher, expert, speaker of Farsi, and former Republican Congressman Bob Ney is concerned- as both countries have declared each other's military a terrorist or...

The NRA has been at the heart of many hurdles to pass comprehensive gun control legislation, but how can progressives defeat the NRA? Enter Igor Volsky, who has a plan to do just that - and you won't want to miss it. 10.04.2019 1:02:08

Author and activist and leader of non-profit 'Guns Down, America', Igor Volsky joins Thom for a fascinating discussion of gun laws, from the history of the NRA through to modern massacre survivors. --------------- Thom reads from 'Guns Down: How to Defeat the NRA and Build a Safer Future with Fewer Guns' by Igor Volsky. --------------- The discussion on gun control continues and deepens with the d...

AG William Barr AKA "The Cover-Up General" has a deep resume of hiding the crimes of presidents. Thom's guest Lamar Waldron ties strings between the seventies CIA operative William Barr to Ollie North to evading the exposure of Trump's crimes. 09.04.2019 1:02:28

Do we need a Martial Plan for Central America? Is Trump saying America is full for only people of color? 09.04.2019 1:02:46

An interesting discussion with callers from all over the country of many different stripes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fascinating mix of subjects from satirical progressive music through New Zealand news and Russia in 1918, down to 410 parts per million reached this week. 05.04.2019 1:02:21

Thom's pick of Friday's interesting headlines, Progressive musical satirist Roy Zimmerman, foreign correspondent Luke Vargas take on New Zealand's soul-seeking regarding unrestricted social media, the heroes of America's 1918 invasion of Russia, Roger Thiel with a comic take on dieting, and Dr. Michael Mann on climate change as we pass carbon dioxide levels of 410 parts per million this week.. See...

Progressive leader in the House of Representatives Mark Pocan gets to the nitty gritty of congressional politics as Thom opens up the phones to his insightful callers. What will the House Judiciary Committee do to get the full Mueller report? Is it fair t 04.04.2019 1:02:24

Congressman Mark Pocan answers listener's thoughts and concerns along with Thom. - Thom Hartmann Book Club reading from 'State Capture: How Conservative Activists, Big Business, and Wealthy Donors Reshaped the States and the Nation.' - Mark Pocan considers co-ops and the fairness of all the ways that CEOs are paid. - Thom reads from 'American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanist...

As Trump tries to dupe American voters once again with his 'SECRET PLAN' on health care, Thom holds a deep and honest discussion with his listeners on what health care in America is really all about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nationwide protests are likely Thursday if the coverup artist Bill Barr refuses to meet the Congressional deadline to turn over the Mueller report- how can you take part? And meanwhile, what can Progressives do to fight the endless conservative schemes ma 02.04.2019 1:02:14

Massive nationwide protests are planned for Thursday over the refusal of Bill Barr to meet Congress' deadline to turn over the complete Mueller report. Thom asks one of the organizers, Zac Petkanas. You can join the many groups coming together in your area by visiting TrumpIsNotAboveTheLaw.org to find protests near you. - Thom reads from Ralph Nader's book 'Breaking Through Power- It's Easier Than...

Thom holds a discussion on Biden's hair-smelling, head-kissing ways- is this the last gasp of male privilege or harmless physical affection?- We get author and activist Cecile Richards' take, and Congressman Ro Khanna, and hear from women across the count 01.04.2019 1:02:08

Thom is back with a special holiday announcement! And a rundown of the controversy around Joe Biden. Plus: Carol in Minnesota thinks Biden is a good guy. - Cecile Richards, a 'heroine of the resistance' and author of the new book 'Make Trouble: Stand Up, Speak Out, and Find the Courage to Lead'- we hear about her book, and also her take on Biden and the behavior of powerful men in our society. - T...

Ever since Nixon, the billionaire-funded Republicans, and their propaganda media have moved relentlessly to remake America into nothing but a profit center for the elite- how are ordinary Americans fighting back for justice? 29.03.2019 1:00:49

National nightmare over, really? Guest-host Jefferson Smith reviews the post Nixon era, rise of the organized Right, and inspires hope in the prospect of despair. - Professor Seth Cotlar sheds light on the history of the Conservative movement. - Ellen Brown of the Public Banking Institute, and prolific author, joins Jefferson Smith for a fascinating conversation about the positive possibiliti...