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As the Progressives make their mark on the Democratic debates, Jefferson Smith considers whether we will be able to overcome decades of billionaire manipulation of our political system. Jul 31, 2019

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Jefferson reviews the impact of the recent debate in Detroit, as moderate Dems advanced against Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on progressive issues. - The New Republic's Matt Ford joins in to talk about John Paul Stevens and the gradual corruption of the Supreme Court. - Jefferson welcomes John Nichols- Nation Magazine national affairs correspondent- can the Democrats reach middle America better than Trump can? - Listening to some of the highlights of the recent debate, Jefferson gives insights on the greater take-away of the night.

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Where are we going and who should take us there? The debates and struggle for the future of America with Jefferson Smith filling in for Thom Hartmann. Jul 30, 2019

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Tim Wise brings insights from defeating the David Duke campaign in how to combat Donald Trump. - Jefferson Smith examines a Fox news clip, where pundit offers the idea of getting rid of the minimum wage all together. - For the Book Club, Thom Hartmann reads from "Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America" by Nancy MacLean - Callers consider the issues surrounding the debate. - Jason Kafoury of Honest Elections reports on how Oregon activists fight for fair elections.

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Today - what can we call right-wingers to show what they're really up to?- Guest host Jefferson Smith shares his thoughtful approach to the question with callers and guests. Jul 29, 2019

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Take a breath. Count to five. Ignoring the misdirection, what is Trump really up to? Jefferson chats with Alex Zaitchik, author of 'The Gilded Age, a Wild Ride Through Donald Trump's America'. ~~~ Then- what should we call the 'conservatives' now that we can see and must live with the consequences of three decades of AM hate radio? How about 'Regressive'? or 'Repugnant-can'? Jefferson introduces his deep thoughts on the importance of language and messaging when up against the billionaire propaganda machine. ~~~ And, Bob Ney with Talk Media News has been watching the Iran situation very carefully.

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Guest host Jefferson Smith puts the post-Mueller impeachment question in a bigger frame- how should we respond to the union of Russian cleptocrats and American oligarchs taking control of our elections? Plus an analysis by voter suppression expert Paul S. Ryan. Jul 26, 2019

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Jefferson Smith carefully goes over the question of impeachment- where do we find ourselves and what should we be paying attention to? Should lawmakers impeach in the House now, or maybe later? Jeff from Fort Dodge wants to know whey we don't hear more about Republicans receiving money and favors from Russian oligarchs. Has the Republican Party been hacked? An expert on Republican voter suppression, Paul S. Ryan of Common Cause, sits down with Jefferson to consider what the Mueller hearings missed- a strong focus on defending our elections from Russian manipulations. A call to arms from Robin in Washington, and from Jeff- success is a process, not an event, and what is at stake is larger than just impeachment. Plus, Thom reads from the Mueller Report starting on page 134.

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Moving forward, now what? The fight for democracy with Jefferson Smith. Debriefing the Mueller experience. Jul 25, 2019

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Moving forward, now what? The fight for democracy with Jefferson Smith. Debriefing the Mueller experience. - Jeff muses on not giving in to fear. - Thom reads from the Mueller Report page 131 on Paul Manafort's treachery. - Talk Media News' Bob Ney reports that the DOJ refuses to prosecute Barr and Ross on criminal Contempt of Congress.

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Former special counsel Robert Mueller testifies before lawmakers on his report investigating Russian interference in the presidential election. Jefferson Smith unpacks the testimony with callers. Jul 24, 2019

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Welcome to Mystery Politics Theater 3000 with Jefferson Smith sitting in for Thom Hartmann. Listening to the Mueller testimony with insights. - Listeners for impeachment and listeners angrily defending Trump phone in during the break in testimony. - Chairman of the Intelligence Committee Rep. Adam Schiff introduces second Mueller hearing of the day. - Talk Media News correspondent Bob Ney reviews the impact of Mueller's Congressional testimony.

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Today a national town hall- will Trump's use of race as a campaign strategy empower him or will the Republicans peel away from his extremism. Jul 23, 2019

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Today a national town hall- will Trump's use of race as a campaign strategy empower him or will the Republicans peel away from his extremism. - For the book club Thom reads from Fantasy Island by Ed Morales. - Talk Media News report with Doug Christian.

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How Fascism Works- The Politics of Us and Them- with Prof Jason Stanley, Tim Wise, and a debate with Republican Julio Rivera. Jul 22, 2019

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Thom analyses the strategy of Tim Wise, who helped run a campaign against David Duke and defeated him. This is how we need to campaign against Trump, putting his hate, bigotry, misogyny and racism at the center of the campaign. ~~~ Thom debates conservative Julio Rivera who tries to prove that Trump isn't running a racist campaign. ~~~ Professor Jason Stanley, author of 'How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them'. ~~~ And how one florist is helping thousands send Republican congressmen a flowery message.

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It's all economics today- Bernie Sanders on the state of his agenda... $15/hr living wage debate with conservative Charles Sauer... Prof Steve Keen... Tim Wu's Antitrust in the New Guilded Age... Plus- 'Big Pharma, Big Greed'... Jul 19, 2019

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Today it's all economics- why not a $15/hr minimum wage?- Bernie Sanders and the state of the Progressive agenda... Thom debates conservative Charles Sauer on the possible impact of a living wage... And Professor Steve Keen is taking the 'con' out of economics... Thom also sits down with Stephen Sheller, author of 'Big Pharma, Big Greed: The inside story of one lawyer’s battle to stem the flood of dangerous medicines and protect public health'... Plus readings from 'The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community Behind' by Raghuram Rajan, and from the new book 'The Curse of Bigness: Antitrust in the New Guilded Age' by Tim Wu.

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Has Trump finally gone too far? Will all his crimes, coverups, misogyny, and racism be enough to stop him being re-elected in 2020? Or will his race politics energize his base? Jul 18, 2019

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Will Trump's poor treatment of women hurt him at the polls in 2020? Thom's female callers chime in on the heinousness of Trump's racism and misogyny. - Thom reads from 'Can We All be Feminists?', a collection of essays. - Will Trump's coverups, crimes, racism, and misogyny something Trump will get through and be re-elected in 2020? Will Republicans peel off supporting him? - Thom reads from his book 'Threshold: The Progressive Plan to Pull America Back From the Brief'.

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