The Hartmann Report

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Government & Organizations
**The Hartmann Report**

The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com.

Latest Episodes:

LGBT SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KARL FRISH FIGHTS FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY AND CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA TOWN HALL. Sep 21, 2019

Show notes

LGBT SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KARL FRISH FIGHTS FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY AND CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA TOWN HALL

Inspired by his partner, a public school teacher, political activist Karl Frisch is fighting the GOP in Fairfax County.

Congressman Ro Khanna fields listener questions in a telephonic Town Hall.

Thom reads from his book "ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder"

Book Club reading "The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis" by Martha Nussbaum

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INSANE PRESIDENT - TREACHERY, BRIBERY AND CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS Sep 20, 2019

Show notes

Was Trump pressuring Ukraine for negative information on Joe Biden's son in exchange for military aid? The Climate Strike is happening worldwide and speculations are rising on who may be the whistle blower? ~ Book reading from "The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone's Well-Being" by Kate Pickett and Richard G. Wilkinson Thom Hartmann is joined by Treger Strasberg and Rob Strasberg the founders of Humble Design, a Detroit based non-profit helping families transitioning out of homeless shelters by providing furnishings and design services. ~ Talk Media News report with Doug Christian ~ Economist, Professor Richard Wolff analyses the recent activity of the Federal Reserve and explains the potential impact and historical relevance.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TRUMP'S TREASON- BUT FOR WHOM? Sep 19, 2019

Show notes

A whistle-blower has revealed that Trump made an inappropriate promise to a foreign leader, but the Coverup-General Bill Barr refuses to tell the Intelligence Committee in Congress the details, as is required by law.

To whom did Trump betray us? Was it Mr Bone Saw, Putin, or the Emir of Qatar- Thom's listeners theorize as to what Trump promised to whom, and why.

Plus, Congressman Mark Pocan joins Thom to speak with callers about Iran and the current status of the impeachment hearings. And Talk Media News correspondent Tom Squitieri reports on the attacks on Saudi Arabia.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DYING FOR THE SAUDIS Sep 18, 2019

Show notes

Should Trump Have the Power to Take Us to War?

Tensions between Iran and the United States are growing thanks to President Trump. But does Trump have the ability to take us to war? Only Congress can authorize a war. It’s right there in the Constitution. The Founders did this because they did not want any president to ever acquire the king-like power of war making: they believed it was too much power in the hands of one person, and thus could lead to disaster.

If Donald Trump tries to take us into war with Iran, Congress and massive public opinion must stop him. Call your member of the House and both your senators today. ~ Thom describes the history and origins of the Saudi war with Yemen. ~ Jefferson's Three Tyrannies are at play today- theocrats, warlords, and the rich. Does Mr. Bone Saw represent all three? ~ The discussion deepens with Thom's educated and thoughtful callers. ~ [BREAK AND DISCUSSION CONTINUES] - 'Muhammad: Prophet of Peace Amid the Clash of Empires' ~ Who really benefits when Saudis buy American military hardware? Do we have a mutual defense pact with 'The Kingdom'? ~ Dave in Massachusetts think the drones could have been fired from inside Saudi. Catherine in Vermont says Trump is betraying our military. ~ Talk Media News report.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CORRUPTION ACROSS AMERICA Sep 17, 2019

Show notes

Investigative journalist Greg Palast is hot on the trail of the twice stolen ninth district of North Carolina, where over 200,000 people have been removed from the electoral rolls, almost all of them people of color.

And then- the sensationalist coverage around Brett Kavanaugh only scratches the surface of Brett Kavanaugh's offenses, many of which go all the way back to the George W. Bush administration. Can we reopen the investigation into Brett Kavanuagh? Thom Hartmann reveals what you don't know about Trump's controversial Supreme Court pick.

And finally, are the insurance companies grabbing what they can get while they can get it? Callers from across the country call attention to the ways they've been screwed by insurance- all the while Republicans gradually dismantle Medicare in the background.

IRAN: Are We "Locked & Loaded"? Following the raid on oil fields in Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump is blaming Iran, while claims from Yemen say they were responsible. As oil prices rise by 10% in one day, yet the stocks for most oil companies climbed. Looking for profits? Jamal Abdi (Pres. National Iranian American Council) joined Thom to unpack what happened.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TRUMP'S HOMELESS GAMBIT Sep 17, 2019

Show notes

Thom says 'GET READY!' - Republicans and especially Trump are gearing up to demonize Democratic cities to hit the panic button of would-be red state voters. But are the homeless really coming to destroy your town? Or are there already tried and proven ways to solve the problem?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CAN BOLD PROGRESSIVES WIN THE 2020 ELECTION? Sep 15, 2019

Show notes

California lawmakers pass bill banning private prisons. A VERY good thing!! ~ Thom reads from "An Uncivil War: Taking Back Our Democracy in an Age of Trumpian Disinformation and Thunderdome Politics" by Greg Sargent ~ Adam Green from Bold Progressives offers his thoughts on the Democratic Debate. Did Progressive candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders come off on top? Making solid arguments for Medicare for All that can convince moderate voters on the fence about bold progressive ideas to vote their way. ~ Listeners call in with topics from Socialism to the Gold Standard. ~ Book Club reading "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence" by Michael D'Antonio ~ Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney clarifies the importance of the recent formalization of an impeachment inquiry by the Congressional Judiciary Committee.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CORPORATIONS VERSUS THE ENVIRONMENT Sep 14, 2019

Show notes

CORPORATIONS VERSUS THE ENVIRONMENT ~ Corporate corruption is working to protect short term profits- can environmental campaigners and small farmers protect our water and lands?.. or will climate change have the final say?

Ohio's Chamber of Commerce killed a community-backed environmental bill of rights- Markie Miller with Toledoans for Safe Water joins Thom with the story. ~ Timothy Wise of the Small Planet Institute tells Thom a story of corporate-backed industrial agriculture steamrolling small farmers with a polluting form of industrial agriculture. Can they be stopped? ~ Thom reads a selection from 'This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism, and Corruption are ruining the American West'. ~ Thom's listeners brilliantly identify the consequence of environmental destruction they are watching from where they sit. And Kerry in New York reminds us of the Global Climate March coming on the 20th of September. ~ We've just discovered another planet with liquid water, meanwhile Greta Thunberg sails to America on a racing yacht to support the teens leading climate protest. ~ Renard Loke checks in on the ongoing fight to stop the sale of indigenous lands in Ecuador about the size of the U.S. state of Maryland ~ Kerry in New York reminds us to support the Global Climate March next Friday.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

POST-HOUSTON TAKEAWAYS ft. BERNIE and TOM PEREZ Sep 13, 2019

Show notes

Bernie tells Thom he is tired of hearing Biden echo Republican talking points.... Perspectives on where we stand with the candidates post-Houston. Then Thom's take and his listeners' views as well.

Plus- Thom reads from 'Moving Forward' by Karine Jean-Pierre.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE ECONOMY AND MRS. WARREN Sep 12, 2019

Show notes

Elizabeth Warren has put a proposal on the table that would tax the very wealthy to lift senior citizens out of poverty, but how will Democrats who are taking billionaire money respond? Plus- Richard Wolff on the economics of the trade war with China.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.