The Hartmann Report

Today, a fascinating interview as Thom and former CIA agent turned author Malcolm Nance speculate on what was really decided at the Trump-Putin secret summit in Helsinki. Thom connects the dots on what could be a huge story as Florida congressmen from both parties report the Russians have infiltrated the voter registration system there. Has this resulted in two percent fewer Democrats on the rolls...

An information-thick episode today as Thom takes us on a tour of the most interesting and often little-noticed stories in the news today, including a major forest fire deliberately set in California by an alt-right conspiracist. Congressman Bob Ney drops in with the view from Washington DC on what's happening. And finally, Congressman Ro Khanna fields listener calls and concerns. See Privacy Polic...

On today's show- Thom's take on Laura Ingram's reaction to immigration and a changing America. Then, Lori Wallach of Global Trade Watch catches up with the quietly ongoing negotiations for a new NAFTA. Callers discuss immigration, NAFTA, and how we're treating our soil. Congressman Bob Ney with Talk Media News looks at the nuts and bolts of the outcome of the special election in Ohio, plus other s...

As the special election in Ohio remains too close to call, Greg Palast, investigative reporter specializing in elections explains the methods used to disenfranchise thousands of voters in that district. Progressive Caucus Congressman Mark Pocan fields listener calls to get an inside view of politics in the House. Thom and Ellen Rattner from Talk Media News highlight interesting stories in the head...

On today's program - saving the planet from the corrosive influence of reality TV. Nelliberals try to break Canadian health care, social security, medicare, and other public services. Caller Ray brings up issues of demandingness and empathy. Paul S. Ryan of Common Cause asks whether Trump has violated election law. Luke Vargas stops in with the world news, and finally Jamal Abdi of the Nation...

Chauncey DeVega helps us prepare for the end of the racially-driven fascism of the Trump presidency. Republican commentator Rick Wilson describes his new book- 'Everything Trump Touches Dies'. And finally in the Talk Media News segment congressman Bob Ney- who speaks Farsi and knows Iran well- apprises us on the danger of the situation there as the first round of Trump sanctions takes effect.&nbsp...

On today's program, Thom looks at the conservative movement- the ways that players including Reagan and the Koch brothers kept us from facing global warming, and pushed policies that increased economic inequality- all while manipulating poor whites with racist rhetoric. And then- how Donald Trump jumped in the vehicle others built and drove away. Will he drive us off a cliff? Thom takes your calls...

On today's program, Thom talks with Dr. Michael Mann- who first coined the term 'the hockey stick' to describe the unprecedented rapid rise in atmospheric CO2. We find out the data coming in suggests global warming is happening even more rapidly than expected. Congressman Bob Ney catches us up with the news from Washington's perspective. Dr. Richard Wolff stops by, and so does Charlotte in Tallaha...

On today's episode, Luke Barnes with ThinkProgress explains the fringe-right conspiracy theory QAnon. Then, Thom asks whether the millionaire-backed libertarians are winning in their attack on American institutions that protect the common person. Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News catches us up with what's really going on in the world. Trump attacks the Free Press, and Paul in East Texas tries to end...

On today's program, Tom asks why the mainstream media won't cover important issues like climate change, trumped up wars, and voter suppression, all of which are having massive consequences for the world we live in. To discuss this, Thom is joined by Russ Baker who has written extensively on the Bush family. Thom is also joined by Greg Palast, who doggedly pursues hard evidence of the methods used...

Tom considers evidence suggesting that Trump might use war with Iran as a pretext to declare martial law. For perspective on this , he checks in with holocaust survivor Dr. Henry Oster- author of 'Kindness of the Hangman'- for his perspective on the creation of the fascist German state. Fellow commentator Juan Cole, who has written on the subject of US-Iran relations, gives his opinion. Then, Cong...

Thom takes your Anything Goes Friday calls. Also, Congressman Rick Nolan joins us to discuss the "Go to Washington, Go to Work" Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Congressman Mark Pocan takes your calls. Also Prof. Richard Wolff drops by to discuss America's Debt Economy for Workers & CEOs are getting record pay. Finally, Lori Wallach to discuss Trumps tarriffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Tax Cuts are why worker wages are falling off the edge and why Elizabeth Warren's 50% Tax Rate will raise your Paycheck & Quality of Life. Also, Will Bunch drops by to talk about Reality Winner, who warned us all about Trumps ties with Russia and is still in prison. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

GOP Troll or Real? Caller calls, "What Have the Dems Done for Black People?" Thom Hartman and Joe Madison answer. Also, Jamal Abdi discusses Trumps latest tweets on Iran. 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 and Thom take your calls. Thomas Frank drops by to discuss his new book, Rendezvous with Oblivion, Reports from a Sinking Society . Also, Professor Jason Stanley joins us to talk about how fascism works. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thom takes your Anything Goes Friday calls, and Steve Bhaerman (aka Swami Beyondananda) drops by to discuss comedy, politics, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thom discusses the Ends Justify the Means - The GOP Likes A Rigged Election Even If It's The Russians. Then Prof. Richard Wolff joins us to ask - What Does "Vienna's Affordable Housing Paradise" Inform Us About a Healthy Middle Class? And finally, Jeff Sharlet - The Religious Right Has Become So Power Hungry that It's Being Infiltrated By Russian Spies..... See Privacy Policy a...

Congressman Mark Pocan takes your calls. Dahr Jamail drops in to discuss climate change. And Thom talks about Trumps corruption. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Is Trump Setting Up the Next Holocaust? And When Is It Time To Use That Word Again? How Important is History? And what's the parallel between Reagan stealing Carter's debate prep and Trump taking stolen Dem data on Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.? How Complicit Is The GOP and Fox-So-Called-News with Trump? They & the Billionaires that Support Them Are All Refusing to Put America First. And finally,...

Thom is back in town to ask how do Americans deal with Trump/Pence administration being an Illegitimate & Treasonous Administration? Also, Victoria Jones drops by to discuss Trumps UK relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jefferson Smith fills in for Thom on Anything Goes Friday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Congressman Mark Pocan takes your calls. Also Thom speaks with John and Kathleen La Valle about Neuro Linguistic Programming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jefferson Smith takes your calls. John Nichols joins us to discuss the Supreme Court. Jonathan Chait drops by to talk about his article Will Trump Be Meeting With His Counterpart — Or His Handler? A plausible theory of mind-boggling collusion. And finally, Norman Solomon comes on to talk about securing our elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Thom takes your calls, talking about the supreme court. Also, Scott Carter and Richard Bandler join us to discuss Neuro Linguistic Programming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .