The Hartmann Report

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...

Trump Indicted - Is America in uncharted territory? What will the reaction be? Could we see our first Prez behind bars? Will he get a plea deal? Many Americans are baffled. Why, they ask, would Republicans refuse to act when semiautomatic weapons designed for the battlefield are used against our children? Why has Kushner received 2.5 billion from Emirates & Qatar? Also CA Gov. G...

Thom welcomes Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War" and most famously, "The Family". How did the well-armed crazies move from the fringe to the center of conservative politics? And why are Republicans waging a cold war on direct democracy? Plus - an update from the hot war on fascism with Phil Ittner in Kiev. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Should we be carefully letting people see the carnage that weapons of war are inflicting on our schools? If we come to terms with the reality of epidemic gun violence, will we finally do something to prevent it? Nicole Hockley, who's son was murdered at Sandy Hook joins Thom to talk solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Thanks to the Republican Party, fully 82 percent of all the human beings living in the world’s wealthiest countries killed by firearms lived in the USA…Proud boy say's "stacking bodies" on the White House lawn was just "locker room" talk by "knuckleheads." The wife of SCOTUS Clarence Thomas, collected close to $600,000 in anonymous donations to wage a cultural battle against the left - SCOTUS need...

This is how democracies are transformed into fascism oligarchies. Political power, wealth, and impunity for me, Republicans say, but not for thee. Also how Cigna withheld millions for stockholders by having its doctors reject claims without reading them. And Senate Dems blast Medicare Advantage giants over 'Exorbitant' CEO pay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Thom welcomes author and activist Kymone Freeman to present his new work of fiction that imagines a future where even water is controlled by fascist capitalists.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, a focus on health- from Ivermectin to mental illness. And why is the religious right wining and dining our Supreme Court justices- could it have anything to do with abortion? Plus - Thom reads from 'Stolen Focus' by Johann Hari. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Congressman Ro Khanna takes all callers on diverse subjects ranging from the likelihood of Trump's prosecution, congressional powers over criminal trials, laws that may affect your privacy, and renaming so-called "Medicare Advantage". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The next two or three election cycles will determine our nation’s fate: a more widespread democracy or the Russian-style fascism promoted by Trump and DeSantis. Stay tuned and stay woke! Also Veteran War Correspondent Phil Ittner on the ground in Kyiv. The Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 393 of the invasion. Eight people killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv; west must br...

Bullying has now become the trademark behavior of the GOP, the result of Donald Trump’s entrance on the scene in 2015 when he successfully bullied and cowed every other GOP presidential candidate. And NEVER FORGET the Bush Cheney War Lies! Investigative journalist Greg Palast and Thom Hartmann follow the money behind the treason. Plus, Trump’s niece, Dr. Mary L. Trump joins Thom to...

Thom analyzes the fallout from the banking crisis- are we watching temporary instability, or the start of a much bigger set of problems? Could this be the end of the 'Everything Bubble'? Plus- Thom hangs out with John Perkins, author of the book 'Confessions of an Economic Hit Man' to get his take on all this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

It is time to put this crooked president in prison. Plus new study shows how culture war propelled Trump's rise. Also how far will Trumpsters go to create chaos for Trump? Sunday was the 20th anniversary of the Bush air invasion of Iraq, and today is the 20th anniversary of the Bush ground invasion of Iraq. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

In the 1940s, Republicans appeasing a fascist dictator were led in the media by an ambitious young man named Charles Lindbergh. Today’s GOP follows, and fears Tucker Carlson. Could World War III possibly start thanks to Tucker Carlson? Even Conservative Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is concerned by how much control Tucker Carlson has over the Republican Party.&nb...

Because they oppose the right to terminate a pregnancy, Republicans claim to be the Party of Life. In fact, they’re the Party of Death. The GOP needs a new slogan. Is there any area where Republicans will put the interests of life above making a buck or pandering to their base? I can’t find a single one. Also is Mark Meadow building a new school to train seditionists and white nationalis...

Hate is the GOP’s main political weapon. Can Americans stop the hate before it reaches its logical conclusion and the GOP pushes the final solution? Plus, Mehdi Hasan has the recipe to win every argument and turn your conservative friends into liberals. Also, Dean Obeidallah explains that Trump’s words at CPAC are exactly what Fascists say when laying the groundwork for violence. See Privacy...

Today- fascinating insights into the reason we can't just de-regulate everything. Morris Pearl from the Patriotic Millionaires joins Thom, as does libertarian economist Charles Sauer for a fascinating discussion. What really was the cause of the recent spate of bank failures and how far might it go? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Abortion could become a death penalty offense if the GOP gets their way. 21 South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would make abortion a death penalty offense in their state. Thom speaks with Shaunna Thomas, Co-founder and Executive Director of UltraViolet. Plus, is it time for transgender people to organize? Lawyer and radio host Ellie Krug, a transgender woman, joins Thom to emphasiz...

Have the recent spate of toxic train spills been the result of lax regulations championed by Trump? Also - can planting trees make a real impact on the climate crisis? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kathryn Lewandowsky from Whole Washington and Monifa Bandele from Mom's Rising join Tom for a critical discussion on access to healthcare in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The cosmic brain guy is back! With political division and tension sky-high across the country, how can we access a healthy mind? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

How can we keep our empathy for all of our fellow Americans going in the face of relentless conservative shenanigans? Plus - photo journalist Nate Goudy shares his first-hand observations of what really happened on January 6th when the capitol building was overrun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Media studies professor Nolan Higdon joins guest-host Jefferson Smith to percolate on what we've learned about the lies of Fox News. 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 leads a deep conversation on what Democrats and Progressives can do to make life better for us all. Plus - polling analyst Grace Adcox shares her insights into how Democratic priorities are seen by the majority of Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .