The Hartmann Report

Latest Episodes:

Project Puppetmaster Aug 30, 2026

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Evidence emerges in court that American police forces infiltrated anti-ICE groups and urged them to break the law. Plus- It's the Politics Chicks!

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Redemption, Empathy, Decency, and Hope Aug 30, 2026

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Thom recognizes the common emotional bonds expressed by Country Western singer Jelly Roll on his last day of guest-hosting the Jimmy Kimmel show. Becoming emotional on the partisan criticism of his comments he opines that ‘Human Dignity Isn’t Republican Nor Democrat’ while remembering inspirational words of his father. Also, Who Else Is Concerned About Trump Starting a Crypto Bank Backed By An Abu Dhabi Sheikh?

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It's Time to Tax the Wealthy Aug 29, 2026

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Our roads, police, military and schools serve all of society- is it time to stop being afraid of socialism? Or should we all become servants to the rich who won't pay their damn taxes?.. Plus- Bribe Checks??

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Burying Social Security in BS Aug 29, 2026

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Republicans have been complaining about Social Security since it began- have they finally persuaded a nation not to expect much so they can keep taxes on the rich as low as possible?

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How We Defeat the Covert Cult of Radicalized Billionaires Aug 28, 2026

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Thom is joined by Gil Duran, investigative journalist and author of the new book "Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Global Democracy" explaining the antidemocratic ideologies espoused by tech billionaires linked to the second Trump administration.

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Commonwealth Report: Record Heat Bakes the South Aug 28, 2026

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Record heat bakes the South
Carbon majors drained the West dry
Sweeteners & sodas raise cancer and heart alarms
FDA clears a 39,800 dollar pill
Politics is a subset of physics

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Daily Take: Put the CEOs in Handcuffs: Trump’s ICE Is Arresting the Wrong People Aug 28, 2026

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If illegal employment is the magnet, stop terrorizing workers and start prosecuting the powerful people offering the jobs…

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Why Won't We Just Love Him?? Aug 28, 2026

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Abandoning our treaty obligations to protect a democratic Ukraine, pissing away our weapons in a useless war with Iran, and draining our economic strength with self-enriching policies- deep down does Trump hate us because we don't love him enough?

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Commonwealth Report: Iran Threatens Earthquake Retaliation Aug 27, 2026

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Iran threatens earthquake retaliation
The Postal Service moves in on your ballot
Trump trades oil stocks during his own war
Measles kills two kids
Dr. Oz shrugs

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Could Universal Health Care Really Be Around the Corner? Aug 27, 2026

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Christopher Armitage explains that Universal Health Care can actually break through with a plan every state can afford. Plus inflation and job losses for you- riches beyond belief for the billionaires- welcome to Trump's America. Also - What the hell is going on with the bond market?

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