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MAKE OR BREAK TIME FOR BERNIE Mar 09, 2020

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As we approach the next primary election and upcoming Sanders- Biden debate, Thom looks at Bernie's chances with callers as well as news on the stock market and global pandemic.

Our Revolution's Larry Cohen joins Thom to discuss whether Bernie Sanders can reach the White House.

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COVID-19 IN AMERICA Mar 08, 2020

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Thom Hartmann addresses many of the concerns of the new corona virus and reviews what we know and why panic is not an option. Callers bring thought provoking questions and new insights of what Americans can do, too many of which are uninsured from medical disasters.

Thom reads portions from his book "Walking Your Blues Away: How to Heal the Mind and Create Emotional Well-Being" and also "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence" by Michael D'Antonio and Peter Eisner.

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LONG LINES AND BROKEN VOTING MACHINES Mar 07, 2020

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Long Lines and Broken Machines the Election Norm (w/ Sylvia Albert)

Common Cause's Sylvia Albert joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the major ramifications of the elections with broken and intentionally failing infrastructure, like voting machines that do not work, apps like the one in Iowa that failed and the closing of voter registration facilities and even of places to vote. Voter disenfranchisement may well play a major role in the 2020 Primaries and the 2020 general election. Plus the latest news on Bill Barr and insightful listener calls.

For the Book Club Thom reads from his latest work, The Hidden History of the War on Voting and also Thomas Frank's Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society.

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IS MEDICARE FOR ALL THE CURE FOR CORONAVIRUS? Mar 06, 2020

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Medicare For All could save millions from the Coronavirus but conservatives are still pushing back against access for healthcare. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works joins Thom Hartmann to make the case.

For the Book Club, Thom reads from "The Man Who Sold America" by Joy Reid.

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WHAT PANDEMIC?- TRUMP'S DERELICTION OF DUTY Mar 05, 2020

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Donald Trump ignored this major health crisis, and has been cutting vital infrastructure needed to fight the CoVid-19 carona virus. How can we hold him accountable for allowing it to spread from his poorly run quarantine centers?.. and what is the fear of pandemic already doing to the economy?

And as Trump tries to downplay the spread of the virus instead of getting ready, has the CDC deleted important facts on the virus from the public website? Popular Information's Judd Legum has the story.

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DIGESTING SUPER TUESDAY Mar 04, 2020

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Progressive Congressional leader Mark Pocan joins Thom with his high level view of the narrowing field of presidential contenders, as callers with a variety of perspectives challenge Thom on the hows and whys of Biden's strong performance. And Thom shares his fourfold theory on why the vote went the way it did.

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DEFEAT AND VICTORY Mar 03, 2020

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Today - Professor Andrew Bacevich - Is the US/Taliban agreement about to fall apart?

Donna Brazile tells Republicans on Fox News to 'go to hell'.

And a wide ranging consideration of the politics of the Democratic candidates for president.

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IT IS TIME FOR MEDICARE FOR ALL Mar 02, 2020

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The impact on Americans of the new Coronavirus makes clear why we so urgently need universal health care in this country.

Investigative journalist, Greg Palast reports on how Bernie Sanders will be screwed out of 553,000 votes in California.

For the Book Club, Thom reads from his newest book, "The Hidden History of the (Republican) War on Voting."

Congressman Mark Pocan exposes the lack of planning by the Trump administration in dealing with the newest health crisis. Callers respond.

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CAN WE REBUILD THE MIDDLE CLASS? Mar 01, 2020

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Thom Hartmann debates Socialism with Charles Sauer, Founder and President of Market Institute.

America's middle class has been shrinking but Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have a plan that could bring it back.

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THIS IS WHY WE NEED A NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Feb 29, 2020

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As the corona virus continues its spread, it becomes increasingly clear that America's lack of a national health care system is itself a national health crisis, and a national security crisis, too. But instead of protecting us Republicans are still trying to blow up Obamacare.

Thom interviews Wendell Potter, advocate for Medicare for All. Author Laurie Garrett on "What can we do to get ready for a likely pandemic given the incompetence of our national leadership?"

Plus, Thom reads from 'Health Justice Now' by Timothy Faust.

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