The Hartmann Report

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Daily Take: Bribery Unleashed: The Supreme Court's Wealth-Driven Corruption Crisis May 15, 2024

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Congress must stand up for what’s right and consistent with American values: Legally bribed politicians and judges isn’t that...

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Citizen's United Strikes Again and Democracy Suffers May 14, 2024

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Biden is hiking tariffs and protecting America. Outside conservative groups are buying senate seats in the battleground states. Citizen's United strikes again and democracy suffers. Alabama Mercedes workers begin UAW vote Why are Louisiana Republicans voting on the side of child rapists rather than their victims? Tennessee woman denied abortion after fetus’ ‘brain not attached’ slams state ban.

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Daily Take: Which "Nobody Knew at the Time" Will it be This November? May 14, 2024

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The GOP has gotten really good at stealing the White House…

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Catching up with Primila Jayapal May 13, 2024

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Rep. Jayapal's sister SuSheela is running for Congress- and doesn't take corporate money. Can pro-Israel dark money take her down? Will they succeed at paying to put a corrupt Democrat in that seat? Also- what is the representative's take on Israel?

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Daily Take: Is Private Equity as Dangerous to Your Dog as Kristi Noem? May 13, 2024

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Fully 20% of American business is now controlled by private equity, which is draining billions out of our economy every week to stash in the money bins of its morbidly rich owners...

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Thom and Jeff Put Their Heads Together May 12, 2024

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Guest host Jefferson Smith joins Thom for a fascinating look at democracy and politics in America. Between Jeff's deep thoughts and Thom's quick mind, this is a fascinating discussion on Republican shenanigans, the need for empathy in politics, and how Democrats might work towards justice for all Americans.

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Can Giving Away Books Save Children From the GOP? May 11, 2024

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As the GOP bans more & more books, the American Federation of Teachers is fighting back. They’re giving away more than 10 million books to combat book bans. President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten joins Thom Hartmann and attorney Jefferson Smith with the story

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Senator Bernie Sanders on Gaza, Lowering Drug Prices, Wealth Inequality & More May 10, 2024

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Bernie Sanders discusses the major currents that will shape America in the coming months and years, the crisis in Gaza, wealth inequality, the climate and more. Vermont poised to become first US state to charge big oil for climate damage & what Trump promised big oil if they give him $1 Billion. Good News Alert! Trump promised Wisconsin jobs - but - Biden actually delivered them.

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Daily Take: Trump is Willing to Trade Our Children’s Future for a Billion Dollars May 10, 2024

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The willingness to destroy our collective home in exchange for riches is one of the most extreme examples of greed run amok…

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What Happens if Trump is Found Guilty on All Counts? May 09, 2024

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Why America Needs to Know about Trump Getting Spanked in Silk Pajamas World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target - we're heading for 2.5C - Why isn't this all over the media? Crazy Alert: RFK Junior says a worm ate part of his brain (LITERALLY!)....really?! Can you be Prez with part of your brain gone? Dean Obeidallah - What happens if Trump is found guilty on all counts? Also report from Ukraine with Phil Ittner.

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