The Hartmann Report

Thom checks in with Dr. Gabor Mate, the author on his recent book "The Myth of Normal- Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture". Also- how spending time with nature has been proven to improve our mental health.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

So, why would the ultra rich give a damn about whether a trans girl wants to compete in high school sports? Or whether a 10-year-old in Ohio, raped by her uncle, can get an abortion? Is Samuel Alito working on a "theocracy" plan for America? Also abortion: GOP can't win on their issues so they try and hide them. The billionaires don't want you to just compete with overseas labor - they now wa...

There is still time to help the rest of America kick the habit by explaining how profitable hate and fear are for these media and social media empires. Recognition of Earth Day with sobering science facts. Food and Water Watch's Senior Iowa Organizer John Aspray reports on why the carbon pipeline should be stopped. Plus, is a pink star coming for non straight people in Missouri and researcher...

When you get right down to it, THIS is the biggest Republican scam- privatizing what ought to belong to all of us! Plus- Thom reads from 'Measuring What Counts' by Joe Stiglitz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dr Michael Mann has the latest science...bottom line, how much longer can we continue to emit carbon before the change exceeds our adaptive capacity? And why is sea level along the Gulf Coast rising faster than elsewhere? Plus - Why did Biden decide to expand drilling in Alaska and elsewhere? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

The so-called party of life does not, it turns out, give a damn about actual human life unless it has a net worth over $500 million. NATO chief says Ukraine’s "rightful place" is in the alliance - Is it? Veteran War Correspondent, Philip Ittner reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Is America fed up with DeSantis? Did Fox-so-called-News shoot Ralph Yarl? Senator Wyden says that nothing unites...

The vast majority of politically-inspired violence and murders in America over the past two decades have been committed by rightwing extremists. How many are watching Fox News? Investigative journalist Greg Palast is now going after the Dominion story. Plus TN Republicans are shielding gun firms- not children- from school shootings while obsessing over "divisiveness" in class. Also...

Rebuilding American manufacturing not only returns jobs to our country, but also keeps profits here in America. Instead of strengthening China, we'd be rebuilding our own nation.  Interview: Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires, Morris Pearl warns that the current tax code is destabilizing the nation and promoting inequality. Also how MN Dems are advancing a bill to ban election interfere...

Are right-wing billionaires who want more, more, more money willing to make common cause with bigots, fascists, and wannabee killers to get it? Also abortion pill judge is a corrupt scammer, accused of hiding information from Senate investigators. Plus democracy is further under attack for black Americans and why are only 1% of fake Russian trolls caught? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

No Labels and the Corporate Problem Solvers are now playing with political fire, flirting with fielding a “moderate” (i.e. bought-off) candidate for president next year. But that doesn’t seem to trouble them at all, just so long as the dark money keeps rolling in.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Thom is joined today by Professor Marcia Pally, author of "White Evangelicals and Right-Wing Populism: How Did We Get Here?" & Professor Pamela Cooper-White, author of "The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide".  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

What is with the slate of new Republican initiatives to take away more of what little help people in need receive in America, and what does it have to do (if anything) with eating pudding with your fingers? Plus - Thom reads from Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amidst a Clash of Empires " See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Veteran War Correspondent Phil Ittner is on the ground in Ukraine. Did the revelations of the recent leak benefit Russia or the USA? Also- will the alleged leaker get a fair hearing in the press? Plus- Thom reads from 'The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War' See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Is the plague of guns just a racist fever dream for “restored” white male supremacy? And even if there is no war, our children are now paying the price for the GOP’s embrace of this hate and bigotry — and the guns that go with it — every single day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Why can't the Dems push back against the blue slip scam the G.O.P. is using to hold up federal judges? Also- what's really up with the NRA? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Besides impeaching Clarence Thomas, maybe the Biden administration and Democrats in the Senate should be investigating Ginny’s corruption and attempted sedition? True North Research's executive director Lisa Graves joins Thom to share what she's found out about the supreme justice's $500,000 vacations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Fox (so-called) News and AM hate radio use fear to control their audiences. Will the "enemy within" once again bring Republican leaders to power in our country? Plus- Thom reads from "The Edge of Anarchy" by Jack Kelly, and "Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis" by Martha Nussbaum See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Why does Jim Jordon want to defund the police when they investigate Trump? Will Trump ever face the music, or is he above the law? And what's corrupt about Supreme Court Justices accepting lavish gifts, trips, and party invitations from the super-rich? Plus - Thom reads from the book "Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us", by Brian Klaas . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Every fascist movement in history has lifted itself to power on the scaffold of revenge-fueled violence. Why are Republicans silent on the threats and intimidation today heard from many on the right? Will the GOP reject- or embrace- revenge in 2024? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If the free world fails in our efforts to support Ukraine’s self-defense & enforce this agreement signed by the United States, future prospects for peace in the world will be significantly diminished. Also Banning abortion wasn't far enough for anti-abortion extremists in Idaho - they now want to ban where you go. Will judge let Trump continue his attacks on DA and Judge? Good news - News...

Patriotism and religion are luxuries. When you can’t pay the rent or feed your family, when you’re pestered by bill collectors, it’s hard to think of anything other than money.  OPEC Plus are cutting back oil production to raise prices. Are they doing it just to spite America and other democracies around the world? Did Saudis Cut Oil Production To Punish Democracies? Also Rep....

Thom Hartmann follows the historic arraignment and arrest of disgraced Donald Trump during the first of his criminal trials.  Also the deadly disasters sweeping red states will wake up GOP voters and motivate them to demand their politicians stop taking money from fossil fuel billionaires while lying to their voters.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

This strategy, employed by dictators and autocrats, is as ancient as history. Caligula did it, as did Nero. Mussolini, Hitler, Putin, and Orbán achieved and exercised power using fear. Plus Thom is joined by Neil King, Jr., author of American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal. And Geeky Science! Could a plant filled home prevent disease?  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

As the grift continues, is the right-wing indifference a sign they just really like to fetishsize weapons of war- or is there more to the story?- a thoughtful series of conversations with Thom's callers from across the nation. Plus- Thom reads form his book "The Secret History of Guns and the Second Amendment". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Nobody ever accused the reps of the G.O.P. of not knowing how to make a buck! From the mysterious 2 billion dollars Kushner  received the day after Trump left office, to Steve Bannon selling water filters off the result of Republicans deregulating the railroads- when will the big and the small time corruption become apparent to Republican voters? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...