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Meet the new GOP scam, same as the old GOP scam. Insights from Greg Palast, Richard Wolff and Marianne Williamson. Mar 11, 2019

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Trump's new anti-socialist rhetoric against the Dems has been recycled for years by the GOP and called out by FDR decades ago. Will red state voters who have the most to lose fall for it again?
The Crisis in Venezuela continues as Guaido returns after an attempted coup against the Maduro government. Investigative Journalist Greg Palast joins Thom Hartmann to discuss just who is behind efforts to challenge Maduro Could it be in the interest of oil companies and the Koch Brothers to overthrow Maduro and install Guaido?
A little ditty about Alexandria Ocazio Cortez
Economic Crashes are part of the normal cycle of capitalism. Miraculously Japan and a few other countries have found a way to stop economic crashes using a very simple method. Redistribution of wealth. Thom Hartmann Asks Professor Richard Wolff if these methods can be applied to the United States or if the billionaire class will let us stop the crashes before it is too late?
Dave in Texas and Donald in California have some bumper sticker ideas. And should Democrats appear on Faux News? And what is truly antisemitism? And Do you believe in climate chance?
Marianne Williamson, renowned Author, Lecturer, and activist, is running for President! She argues that we need a far deeper response to our current problems for us to move forward. Discover how she is finding it so far and some of her campaign pointers.
Talk Media News with Bob Ney: Insights behind the recent air disaster and Trump's ruinous economic plan.

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Paul Manafort gets a slap on the wrist from the same Republican judge that put a Democrat in prison for 13 years, while in Idaho Republicans block laws to stop 13 year old kids to get married to older men- how can we reach across this extreme political divide? Mar 08, 2019

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Remember when a Democratic congressman was sentenced to 13 years in prison by Judge T.S. Ellis for corruption, including cash stacked in his freezer? So why did the same judge give international criminal schemer millionaire Paul Manafort a slap on the wrist? The Republican Party is showing us who they are and what they are all about. ---------- The corruption in Saudi Arabia continues, including trapping an American woman in the country, unable to leave the country. ---------- The patriarchy crisis for young girls continues as Idaho Republicans block a bill that would have raised the legal age of consent to marry to sixteen. Why are Republicans so adamant about keeping the legal age to marry low? Could it have something to do with patriarchy? Thom Hartmann asks Democratic Rep. Melissa Wintrow, who is fighting for young girls in Idaho and around the world. ---------- Thom reads from 'Don't Label Me: An Incredible Conversation for Divided Times' by Irshad Manji, and then Thom welcomes Irshad Manji herself, author of 'Don't Label Me' for a brilliant conversation. How should we and should we not talk about our differences with people who are not like us? How shall we live in such divided times? ---------- Julie in Austin reminds Thom of the 'National Resources Management Act' that passed both houses of Congress last week. Mike in South Carolina (who is 80) and Thom both had grandfathers that called themselves socialists back before that was a dirty word. ---------- Luke Vargas with Talk Media news is again aghast at Trump's blunt and blind foreign policy.

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Why does the corporate media constantly tell the Democratic party to "Move to the center" when these so-called far left policies are actually the center of America? Plus, Mark Pocan holds court with calls from across the nation. Mar 07, 2019

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You can't turn on a cable TV news channel these days without seeing some TV pundit or panelist saying that Democrats need to "move to the middle." What the heck do they mean? Do they mean that Democrats should say it's just fine that over 30 million Americans have no health care? Does "moving to the middle" mean that we love that the big banks make hundreds of billions in profits by ripping us off and putting our economy at risk? That fossil fuel and chemical industries should continue to poison us and our planet? That it's just fine if drug companies and for-profit colleges and Charter Schools keep ripping us off? That it's just fine that the American Dream is dead and there's no need to bring back unions and union jobs? What is "the center" beyond the status quo? Thom deepens this question of left-shaming in a fascinating discussion with conservative Bryan Pruitt. Then, listeners add to the pool of thought in their own ways. Thom reads from 'Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell into Tyranny.' Progressive activist Mark Pocan swings into action explaining the recent work of the House Progress Caucus to the people (that call in). Mark in San Diego asks why nobody ever tells Republicans 'to move to the center', or their candidates are too extreme.

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Community activists in Toledo are taking on big polluters feeding poisonous algal blooms in Lake Erie- What other ways can Progressives work to save our earth from corporate greed? Mar 06, 2019

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Thom asks when we'll overcome the wholesale ownership of our politicians by the wealthy that block the policies that most Americans want.

Thom interviews community activist Tish O'Dell with the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund in Toledo- they've successfully had a majority of voters in their city agree that Lake Erie has rights of nature that should be respected. (www.CELDF.org)

Thom's callers engage in a fascinating discussion of the state of the environment in response to the protection of Lake Erie. Should the pharma and fossil fuel corporations causing deaths and then declaring bankruptcy to avoid being held accountable? Will solar power save the earth?

Thom checks in with Talk Media News to find out what's going on in the world - Luke Vargas has been watching our evolving Trump foreign policy with India, Turkey, and China.

A scam warning from Thom.. taxing the stock market.. and Thom holds court with his callers on how Progressives should respond to Republican shenanigans. And an Idaho bill ending child marriage before age 16 was voted down by Republicans in the state house.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 03/05/19 - Today we plumb the depths of economic corruption, as Thom takes on conservative commentators on issues from corporate responsibility, through climate change, the lack of a national health care system, and plus a lengthy consideration of the value of the public investing in free college for our citizens. Guest include conservatives Julio Rivera and Charles Sauer, as well as arch-progressive Senator Merkley, who has a big announcement. Mar 05, 2019

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Purdue Pharma is considering bankruptcy to escape suits over promoting drugs including Oxycontin. Today, Thom holds a fascinating debate with conservative author Julio Rivera- how far is a corporation responsible for its actions? Thom asks if there is a parallel between Purdue and the fossil fuel industry. ------ Thom further explores how deeply the corruption goes with Stephen A. Schiller, author of 'Big Pharma, Big Greed.' ------ Senator Jeff Merkley - Thom calls him a 'true Progressive hero'- joins Thom with a big announcement, and shares his deep concerns the migrants we're imprisoning on the border. ------ As research of the deadliest forms of the flu virus resume, Thom wants to know how our lack of a national health care system makes us all vulnerable to pandemic when millions of Americans simply don't have access to a doctor. ------ Thom continues to explore the consequences of the corruption of wealth in a fascinating debate with conservative Charles Sauer on student debt and the politics of providing a free public education to everyone. ------ And finally, Mike in Oregon thinks solar panels are great. And Earl in Michigan calls to say the Green New Deal is worth it, because 'there will be no economy on a dead planet.' Thom concludes eloquently.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 03/04/19 - Even after so many examples of Trump's crimes and immorality have come to light, he still has the strong support of his base. Thom explores the question of how- or how not- can Democrats work with or even successfully hold a conversation with billionaire-funded operators and their cultish followers? Mar 05, 2019

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Thom wonders what it will take for Republicans to wake up and admit that Trump is a criminal who is bad for America. ------- Thom asks when Democrats will stop listening to Republicans for policy advice, and argues that compromising with Republicans got Clinton and Obama virtually nothing. Callers add to his thoughts interestingly. ------- Thom asks what happens when gangsters run government? Thugocracy is the new model for nations. Trump's lawyer just warned congress that Trump would not leave peacefully if he lost in 2020, maybe even call out armed supporters to start a second US civil war. Thugs all over the world have been doing this for a long time, and now the President of the United States has spent 2 years praising strongmen like Bashir, Kim, Duterte, Putin, and Bolsinaro. Thom argues that of all the reasons to impeach this mob boss in the White House, this is the strongest. ------- Did Rep Matt Gaetz intimidate Michael Cohen during his testimony? Thom welcomes guest Dena Grayson, MD, PhD, physician, researcher, and politician who was seated behind Cohen during the hearing, a great seat to watch Gaetz' threatening body language during the proceedings. ------- And finally, callers try to answer Thom's question- will Republicans wake up to the criminality of Trump, and how should Democrats talk with or work with the minions of the monied conservative machine?

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 03/01/19 - Congressman Mark Pocan wraps up the week of bizarre happenings with Thom and gives hope to callers with news of progressive legislation regarding Medicare for All. Mar 01, 2019

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The weekly town hall with Congressman Mark Pocan goes into overdrive with a preponderance of wild news from the Cohen revelations, to the recent Vietnam summit, and a new hopefulness as the Democratic majority in Congress pursues investigations and promotes progressive legislation. - For the book club, Thom reads from "All the World's a Stage" by Dennis Weaver, recalling the actor's childhood escape from dust-bowl conditions during the Great Depression.- Continuation of Congressman Mark Pocan's national town hall. - Reality check on the recent summit in Vietnam. Thom gives historical context, and reads outraged statement from Otto Warmbier's family rebuking Trump for praise of dictator who murdered their son. - Talk Media News Luke Vargas gives theory of "mad man" negotiation being touted by right-wing radio as Trump's backfired ploy with Kim. Thom disputes.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/28/19 - Nationally known author and conservative activist Sheriff Richard Mack is leading a rebellion of Washington State Sheriffs refusing to enforce an assault-weapons registration process mandated by state referendum. Thom debates him and callers share their opinions on these curious goings-on. Feb 28, 2019

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Why are sheriffs in some counties in Washington State refusing to enforce the law? Shouldn't sworn sheriffs uphold the law, even if they don't agree with it? Washington State sheriffs are defying the law. Guest Sheriff Richard Mack also says that there should be guns in schools to protect students. He says that more weapons are best for our freedom. Do you agree with him? "Liberals hate liberty," he says. Richard Mack is the founder of The Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association. Thom debates him and callers share their opinions on these curious goings-on. Talk Media News - Bob Ney reports on the impact of the Michael Cohen testimony. Callers are alarmed at rumors of civil war if Trump is opposed and Thom explains possible motives behind extremist ideology seen in the Turner Diaries.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/27/19 - Michael Cohen testifies before Congress and the Thom Hartmann Program carries the coverage with Thom's take and listener phone calls. Feb 27, 2019

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Michael Cohen Congressional Testimony Thom gives his thoughts and has a conversation with listeners.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/26/19 - Take a tour of the consequences of inequality in America today with your guide Thom and his many caller-friends who speak passionately on many ways America needs to up its game and how Progressives plan to do just that. Richard Wolff drops in too, with his analysis of the situation in Venezuela. And Luke Vargas gives us a look at the complexity behind Korea-US-China-Vietnam relations. Feb 26, 2019

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Since the Supreme Court has effectively made corruption legal, the billionaire-lobbyist-corporate machine and the bought-out media and political classes have been busy implementing an oligarchy. This corruption has many consequences small and large in all of our lives. Can the Progressives expunge some of the poison in our body-politic? ------ Dr Richard Wolff drops some deep thinking on us about Venezuela and the weak arguments against the Green New Deal. ----- A brilliant analysis of the North Korea summit and the web of international relations involved with Luke Vargas, Chief Foreign Correspondent of Talk Media News. ------ Brilliant callers discuss some of the problems of inequality - from Trump's overreaching the constitution, to the corrosive influence of private companies like Facebook, Google, Fox and Clear Channel on our public discourse, and why Bernie and Elizabeth Warren are more trustworthy than other politicians.

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