The Hartmann Report

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith of the 'Democracy Nerd' Podcast is joined by his esteemed father Joe Smith for the popular News with my Dad segment. On Jeff's last day he shares inspiration, poetry and stories to encourage listeners to become more politically active to fight fascism.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith of the 'Democracy Nerd' Podcast speculates on what the potential formation of a new political party by Elon Musk might mean. What are the ways to get youth and non-voters engaged and wrench politics away from the super rich? What about American ghost towns? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith of the 'Democracy Nerd' Podcast is joined by his esteemed father Joe Smith for the popular News with my Dad segment on current events. Also Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Ukraine & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast, Phil Ittner reports on the amped up barrage of Russian drone attacks after irresponsible comments by Pete Hegseth....

He didn’t need a jungle. With lies, fear, and blind loyalty, Trump built his Jonestown in the heart of our republic — and millions are still drinking… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann to ponder the power of words.   Epstein Files failure proves Trump lied but why? - Was Trump in the files? The failure to release signature campaign promise is turning Trump's greatest defenders into his newest critics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Militia attacks on weather radars aren’t just crimes: they’re symptoms of a deeper sickness that rightwing media, foreign trolls, and the GOP are using to devastate our democracy via lies and hate... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann explaining that Trump's policies put Texas underwater. The flooding in Texas is not random, it is the result of Climate Change caused by deregulation - and by Trump's policies that think billionaires getting one more percent is worth more than the people of Texas. Also callers share communication insights...

Every failed democracy has one thing in common: the people assumed someone else would save it... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann What we can learn from the tragic historic flood disaster and loss of life. Jefferson is joined by his esteemed father Joe Smith for the popular news with my dad segment with a day full of news. A reflection on the tragedy of loss and the environmental impacts that are threatening us all. See Privacy Policy at...

Now that Trump has threatened to prosecute CNN, what happens next will define the role of the press and the soul of this nation… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For all the festivities around July 4, the nation’s founding document, the Declaration of Independence, actually depicts a wounded, fearful society, teetering on the brink of disaster. Sound familiar? Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too. Texas flood disaster...FEMA, only for red states?  See Privacy P...

The Iroquois planned for seven generations. Our leaders can’t plan past the next corporate quarterly report — and we’re paying the ultimate price... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

America's worst criminals aren't just joining Trump's fascist ICE raids they are using them as cover to kidnap and attack unsuspecting victims. Also columnist Jo Carducci also known as JoJoFromJerz explains how Trump got roasted online, so he launched a war. Totally stable behavior from a totally stable genius. Believe me.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann analyzing the implications of the devastating new GOP bill. Despite the performative protests of a few right-wingers, the passage of the Brutal Bill of Betrayal marks the complete end of modern Republican ideology. Can the Democrats embody the party of truth and compassion so sorely needed at this time? Se...

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann considering whether the surprising primary win in New York bodes well for Democratic gains. Moderates ring in with spirited push-back and an old friend from the bus project gets Jeff emotional in remembrance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Forget Jan 6th. Trump’s next move is smarter, and far more dangerous: use the courts, AI & right-wing militias to erase millions of Americans from the vote — legally. It’s not a theory. It’s a plan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest Host Jefferson Smith dives deep into the lie of the Trump's legislative agenda - buried in a 1000 page spending bill - with progressive Congressman Mark Pocan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” isn’t just cruel: it’s the latest salvo in the war against democracy and the “We” society… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann shares insights on the horrendous legislation just passed by the Senate. Listeners compete with ideas for the worst name to describe the most destructive bill imaginable that looms over passage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

The most dangerous thing about Alligator Alcatraz isn’t the alligators. It’s the message... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann as the Senate passes the most devastatingly destructive bill that will incapacitate the citizenry while rewarding the already bloated rich. Jeff's dad Joe Smith joins the show celebrating his 90th birthday with the popular segment News with My Dad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Why Republicans want to destroy the hidden link between Middle Class wealth and democratic power… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As Republicans fight it out to make us all live with their solution to making the very rich extraordinarily rich- what solutions can the Democratic party bring to support the lives of the rest of us? Guest host Jefferson Smith proudly helms the discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Supreme Court didn’t just fail to uphold justice — it enabled a nightmare in which legal protections mean nothing, human rights are ignored, and fear becomes the tool of control… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jocelyn Benson joins Thom for a deep dive- she is the Secretary of State of Michigan, and running for governor. How can we make our country a place where average people can do well? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .