The Hartmann Report

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/28/19 - Today: The latest billionaire of the people wants to run as an independent so-called Democrat, but why do he and especially the banksters want Democrats to keep on protecting corporations instead of backing popular programs the common people want? And Bernie Sanders on what were possibly the real motivations of the Trump posse in causing the shutdown, and who might jump off the train? Plus: Roger Stone's trickster history. Jan 28, 2019

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------- Thom's take - Medicare for all, free education, and the Green New Deal have a majority of American citizen support, and then some. So why do billionaires and banksters insist those ideas are not centrist? CEO-candidate Howard Schultz and corporate Democrat banksters want Democrats to continue to champion corporate interests over the common good. How should Progressive push back? ------- Senator Bernie Sanders and Thom analyze what may have been Trump's ulterior motives with the partial government shutdown?; weakening the FBI and consequently the Russia investigation? Proving libertarian ideas? Senator Sanders give his impression of Republican Senators looking for an exit from the Trump train. ------- In the wake of Roger Stone's indictment and media frenzy, Thom exposes the dirty trickster's political crimes that we must remember in order to understand the present situation. -------- Callers add dimension with their take on the day's politics. ------- Bob Ney with Talk Media News and his always-insightful chat with Thom on the latest headlines.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/25/19 - Thom talks inequality and frames significance of Roger Stone indictment: While Trump's billionaire Treasury Secretary thinks furloughed employees could just get a loan, the financial reality for working people is a kind of long-term stress that the rich just can't understand. Researcher Kate Pickett has the data on what is really going on, and economist Richard Wolff has his eye on practical solutions. Plus: better sex under socialism? Jan 25, 2019

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Thom shows how Republican favors to the rich since Reagan have worsened working class circumstances, and reflects on Stone indictment and fraud of 2016 election. - Kate Pickett, author and researcher has the facts on how unequal out society really has become, and what real-life consequences that has for millions of people. - Thom reads from "The Inner Level review – how more equal societies reduce stress and improve well being" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett - Economist Professor Richard Wolff discusses the latest news from Caracas with Thom and touches on why Davos is related to what is going on in South America. - Thom Hartmann Book Club. "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence" by Kristen R. Ghodsee - Thom's callers have some ideas on what to do with the ever-growing inequality they see all around them.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/24/19 - Today, how Progressives can deliver their message more effectively. Roger Wolfson says Democrats try to win with facts and logic, but often fail to communicate because they forget about the heart. Thom follows that up with deep background from his book on subject- 'Cracking the Code'. Differing world views come to the surface in a spirited discussion of the question of racism in America. Jan 24, 2019

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Thom welcomes Roger Wolfson, Democratic speechwriter, Hollywood scriptwriter, and consulting expert on effective communication. Roger offers Thom and his callers specific advice on how to really get across to people. Thom has thought deeply about effective political communication, and he lays out the fundamental differences that give rise to the conservative and Progressive world views that have their roots in the philosophy and history of the 1600s. Ex-marine Jim in Seattle asks why should black people fight for America, if America won't fight for black people? Phone listener Dee comments on Trumps' influence on youths and compares rise of the fascist brown-shirts. Callers consider with Thom media reshuffle of coverage on Kentucky teens harassment of Indian veteran. Caller Kim challenges Thom and defends MAGA hat symbolism. Spirited callers respond to Kim.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/23/19 - Kids are growing up in an America where hateful white supremacy seems to be endorsed from on-high. America responds to a video of teenagers mocking a native American peacemaker in the nation's capitol. Super-progressive congressman Mark Pocan has the latest of the actions being taken in congress to point us towards a fairer world. Also: railroad barons! Jan 23, 2019

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Thom's thoughtful take on the MAGA hatted youths caught on video in Washington D.C, and America's response to it. Will the Covington Catholic kids get away with bigoted taunts while the racist in chief invites them to the White House and right wing media portrays them as victims? - Co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, man-of-action Mark Pocan takes the citizen's concerns and plans out the actions that will be taken to move towards a fairer world. - Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News has seen more than her share of State of the Union speeches, but will the mayor of L.A. save the day? Can we get a continuing resolution? And what to do about peace in the middle east?- among other stories. - Thom reads from 'The Edge of Anarchy: The railroad barons, the guilded age, and the greatest labor uprising in America' by Jack Kelly. - Patreon ask - Thom takes fascinating and thoughtful calls from listeners across the country.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/22/19 - Wait a minute- Is Trump secretly trying to break the FBI with the government shutdown?? And in the new Conversations with Great Minds segment: After returning from Iraq to his native Alaska, reporter Dahr Jamail had a deep realization of what we are truly facing with ongoing climate disruption. In a deep dive, he and Thom put events into historical and scientific context as they look to the future. Plus: Senator Merkeley drops in. Jan 22, 2019

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Shutdown Crisis: Is Trump trying to break the FBI or all of government? Why is the GOP voting to give millions to Deripaska but won't end shutdown? Author Dahr Jamail talks in person with Thom on the subject of his new book 'The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption.' Dahr argues that we must ultimately take an attitude to our planet more like the indigenous peoples of the earth. Thom describes the history of the Maori and other ancient peoples and the steps their cultures passed through before learning to live in harmony with nature. In the book club, Thom reads a harrowing chapter from Dahr Jamail's new book ' The End of Ice. ' Senator Jeff Merkley speaks with Thom about the refugee family separations at the border and how the Trump regime took deliberate actions to harm. Luke Vargas of Talk Media News gives an update on Venezuela. Thom and listener callers analyze the impact of the shutdown.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/21/19 - The tangled web behind Dr. King's assassination with hard-core researcher and author Lamar Waldron. Uncovered history of how it happened and the connections to Trump's former CIA lawyer Attorney General pick. Plus, former Republican congressman Bob Ney on the politics behind the partial government shutdown. Jan 21, 2019

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A fascinating deep dive with author and hard-core researcher Lamar Waldron, author and co-author with Thom of numerous books on the related coverups of the MLK & JFK assasinations, Iran Contra, and other crimes. Also, the connection to the former CIA lawyer William Bar who is presently candidate for Attorney General. ---- Thom reads from 'Legacy of Secrecy' by Lamar Waldron and also by Thom himself ---- Scott in Kansas connects the diversity of presidential candidates to diverse superheroes in movies today. Then, Thom flashes back to Lindsey Graham's very public insistance on Bill Clinton's impeachment for the crime of lying about sex- not quite his standard for Don Trump these days. Caller Jan is concerned for Michael Cohen's safety after Trump's tweet threat, reminding Thom of the mysterious witness dissapearances of those who threatened Reagan and Bush. And Sharon in Minnesota says the Constitutional does not specify the President can not be indicted. ---- Finally, Bob Ney of Talk Media News with the stories behind the day's headlines.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/18/19 - Trump's many lies bump up against evidence, facts, and science. Thom discusses the bombshell evidence of at least two broad cases of impeachable criminal lies demonstrated in FBI and New York criminal investigations. And a leaked memo shows Trump's people lied to congress about taking kids from refugee parents.... Psychologist Bryan Welch has been studying our frazzled society for his new book 'State of Confusion: Assault on the American Mind', which tries to understand how devious communication have undermined our ability to think critically. Plus, Dr. Greg Jackzo tells the story of his book 'Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator'. And Thom's best callers add dimension to the story. Jan 18, 2019

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Lies, lies, lies, lies, lies.... A leaked memo proves that Trump's people lied to congress when they claimed there was no intentional program to take kids from their refugee parents at the border. And Thom covers the bombshell evidence the FBI has discovered of impeachable criminal lies; Trump directly instructed persons- including Cohen and his family- to tell congress about Trump's Russia ties. And there is another impeachable high crime; federal prosecutors in New York have released specific evidence that Trump illegally paid money to hush up his former lovers using campaign dollars and for campaign purposes. ----- Why is the human mind so vulnerable to 'devious communication'? Psychologist Bryan Welch looks at the events that have created two separate realities- the world of Trump supporters and the world of his critics. Thom discusses his new book 'State of Confusion: Assault on the American Mind'. ----- Author of the book 'Confessions of a Rogue Nuclear Regulator'- Dr. Greg Jackzo- argues that nuclear power is not practical or sustainable. ----- Thom reads from Jackzo's book. Callers chime in. ----- Luke Vargas of Talk Media News has been keeping up with the trouble American negotiators are having in Syria and North Korea considering the random and unpredictable actions of our president, and especially given his constant lies. ----- Callers respond interestingly to issues raised during the show.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/17/19 - American billionaire fantasy that we can have a country without a government runs up against economic reality as the Trump shake down continues. Jan 17, 2019

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Thom says American billionaires may be giddily imagining that the shut down will result in federal employees never returning to their jobs, derailing democracy and moving us towards an oligarchic state. Marxian economist, Professor Richard Wolff explains how the government shutdown increases economic instability and that the longer it lasts the worse it will affect the economy as a whole. Mark Pocan- the Progressive Superstar Congressman- drops in to answer listener calls including charges that the Progressive Caucus has been compromised by corporate Dems- he shows it's not true, and explains the real human issues progressives are concretely working towards. Thom continues the conversation with some of his more interesting callers. Bob Ney gives the Talk Media News update on the government shutdown and the accidental GOP unanimous consent vote.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/16/19 - The increasing income inequality in America has damaging consequences for real people, and as automation and outsourcing seem set to increase, what could be a solution? Andrew Yang argues it could be a universal basic income (UBI), conservative Julio Rivera has other ideas, and as always callers add their insights. Jan 16, 2019

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Presidential candidate and author Andrew Yang argues that a universal basic income (UBI) is the solution to many of our basic economic problems. He and Thom have a fascinating discussion. ---In today's book club, Andrew Yang's 'The War on Normal People. ---The feasibility of autonomous trucks from the perspective of Bryan in Connecticut, a truck driver. And the discussion continues with our insightful callers. ---Thom word-wrestles with conservative Julio Rivera on the question of inequality of income in America. ---Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News has her ear to the ground, and she's hearing alot of things. ---Thom tears stories from the news, now and then- from the discovery that the oceans are absorbing global warming heat, to former CIA lawyer and later US Attorney General Bill Barr's New York Times cover story from back in the day when he buried Iran-Contra. And callers join in the conversation.

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Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 01/15/19 - Bill Barr- a man with a history of hiding presidential crimes- is Trump's nominee for attorney general. Thom details Barr's history from covert CIA operative to mass incarceration cheerleader back as attorney general under partner-in-crime H.W. Bush. Plus, Progressive leader Ro Khanna holds court. And Brexit and how inequality is making us crazy. Jan 15, 2019

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Trump's latest candidate for attorney general goes before Congress, but who is this guy? Thom reminds us of Bill Barr's history as the former CIA lawyer and Bush insider who was the coverup artist for Iran/Contra. And how does rampant federal corruption tie into Pompeo and Pence seriously expecting Jesus to make all things new? ----- The Brexit deal is heating up, Luke Vargas has the scoop on British Prime Minister Teresa May's plans, and the response of opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn. Plus: Bill Barr's crime coverup resume. ------ We hear briefly from Corey Booker at the attorney general hearing. And, more details on Barr's Bush/CIA inner circle career. ------ Progressive Caucus leader Congressman Ro Khanna takes perceptive listener calls on the politics of the day. ------ Thom reads from 'The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity, and Improve Everyone's Well-Being.' ------- Thom details how former CIA operative Bill Barr orchestrated the burial of the Iran-Contra crimes, and how during his former attorney general gig under HW Bush he helped create the massive levels of incarceration that begun in the 90s. We hear from thoughtful callers and Kamala Harris too.

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