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THE SUPREME COURT SELLS US OUT (AGAIN) Oct 22, 2019

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In a 5-4 decision, conservatives on the Supreme Court have said gerrymandering in Michigan is A-OK! Is this a sign that our democracy is unraveling and becoming a corrupt insider's game?

And speaking of corruption, someone appears to be making massive billion dollar bets on stock market moves that anticipate Donald Trump's major announcements. Economist Richard Wolff joins Thom to discuss what this might mean.

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FROM THE PROGRESSIVE TRENCHES Oct 20, 2019

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Today, we hear from Progressives in the thick of it, with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Representative Ro Khanna, both leaders of the House Progressive Caucus, put on the spot by Thom's thoughtful callers on the issues of today, and what tomorrow's next thing may be.

Congresswoman Jayapal gives her views- how do members of Congress plan to respond to a lawless president who is convicting himself right out in the open? What about the abandonment of the Kurds? What is the real cost if we don't pursue Medicare For All?

Then, Ro Khanna weighs in on the power of the congress - the chances of pressing for contempt of congress for executive branch officials who disrespect hearings, the extent of congress's war powers and power of the purse... and the ability to enforce impeachment - are we in a constitutional crisis already? Should Democratic presidential nominees be taking large corporate donations? And what about the superdelagates?

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ELIJAH CUMMINGS REMEMBERED: GREAT AMERICAN STATESMAN Oct 19, 2019

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Thom's recap on current topics. ~ Radio talk-show host and activist, Joe Madison of Urban View on Sirius, remembers his long-time friend recently passed Congressman Elijah Cummings.~ Book club reading from "The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis" by Martha Nussbaum. ~ Patty Lockard executive producer of Nurse Talk Radio explains why nurses are politically passionate about Medicare for All. ~ Thom reads from "In Putin's Footsteps" by Nina L. Khrushcheva.

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HEALTH CARE FOR ALL OR JUST FOR SOME? Oct 18, 2019

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As Medicare- or should it be Medicaid?- For All gets debated, lives are at stake. In Arkansas, how did Republican lawmakers throw 18,000 very poor people off Medicaid there? And after this week's debate, how are the various Democratic candidates planning to fix- or not fix- our health care system?

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HOW DO WE REFORM THE SUPREME COURT? Oct 17, 2019

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Sad news of the sudden death of the Honorable Elijah Cummings. Thom reflects on his astonishing legacy. Also, Democrats need to begin a serious conversation about how, if we take the Senate and the White House in 2020, can we reform the Supreme Court, as provided for in the Constitution? ~ Listeners call in with shrew strategies of how to diffuse the destructiveness of the High Court. ~ Thom reads from his book, "The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America."

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DEBATING the PROGRESSIVE AGENDA Oct 16, 2019

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How did Elizabeth Warren handle the one-sided debate questions from the wealthy, preening starlets of CNN? Are the debate moderators mostly just fight promoters? Who won the debate and which direction will America go? Brilliant opinions and thoughts from Thom, Jefferson Smith, Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan, and former Republican Congressman Bob Ney.

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DEPROGRAMMING the TRUMP CULT Oct 15, 2019

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Bill Barr is calling for America to become a theocracy... How did Trump become president and leader of this movement when he is so obviously unethical and unchristian? Is the new Koch brothers 'God and Country' AM radio network another step down this road? Cult expert and author Steven Hassan joins Thom to dissect Trump's strategy, and shares his strategy for getting people out of comforting but unhealthy cults like the one conservatives have cultivated for years.

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WHY HASN'T CONGRESS TAKEN BACK WAR POWERS? Oct 14, 2019

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It’s time for Congress to seriously debate what’s going on in the Middle East and explicitly authorize or de-authorize our participation in warfare in the region. ~ Book Club Reading: "Last Boat Out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution" by Helen Zia. ~ Thom salutes Native American Day and explains the gruesome history of why we no longer acknowledge Columbus Day. ~ Thom reads an excerpt on Native American understanding from his book "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: The Fate of the World and What We Can Do Before It's Too Late." ~ Economist Professor Richard Wolff joins the Thom Hartmann program to discuss how the Feds have attempted to manipulated the business cycle and how much longer can they get away with it.

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CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY Oct 14, 2019

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Thom explains the extraordinary powers we grant the Supreme Court and how we allow an unelected few to make decisions for everybody in our democracy. Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to answer astute and fiery listener questions. Reading from Devils Bargain.

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HOW DOES AMERICA HANDLE A LAWLESS PRESIDENT? Oct 13, 2019

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Trump Defies Impeachment: Could It Be Worse Than Andrew Jackson. President Andrew Jackson defied the Supreme Court and now Trump is defying Congress, the impeachment inquiry and the will of the American People. Could Trump live up to Andrew Jackson's legacy and be our next Lawless President? ~ Could Betsy DeVos Get Detention in a Federal Facility? Betsy DeVos has disobeyed a ruling from a judge and this could come with jail time. Do you think Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will enjoy her time in detention? ~ BuzzFlash's Mark Karlin cautions that Trump may not save presidential records as the law requires.

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