The Hartmann Report

Latest Episodes:

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 12/03/18 - As George HW Bush lies in state, from Nicaragua to North Dakota, has Reaganism come home to roost in the form of massive income inequality? As life expectancy grows shorter in America after 37 years of Reagonomics, the middle class has been devastated for many, but will they figure out they've been had? Dec 03, 2018

Show notes

As George HW Bush lies in state, from Nicaragua to North Dakota, has Reaganism come home to roost in the form of massive income inequality? As life expectancy grows shorter in America after 37 years of Reagonomics, the middle class has been devastated for many, but will they figure out they've been had? America is becoming a nation of cartels, says Professor Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor under Clinton, and prolific author. Thom asks what we can do about it? Thom further considers the question of massive income inequality, and what effect it will have on the economy when demand is limited by the depressed incomes of ordinary working people. Why hasn't the 'horse and sparrow theory' saved us after 37 years? Listeners respond. Former Republican Congressman Chris Shays engages with Thom on the disaster that is Donald Trump, but with a warning. And he and Thom festively kick back and forth questions surrounding income inequality. And listeners get in the game too. Former Republican Congressman Bob Ney helps Thom put Progressive efforts in Congress in the context of Congresses past. Rich in Washington state wants to know if Republicans will ever admit the deadly serious consequences we live with today that stem from Reaganism.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/30/18 - Thom's triple threat: Sherrod Brown, Bernie, and Merkley! And, as Mueller catches the president in significant lies about Russia, seizes Trump's tax documents, and works Manafort and Cohen, Thom looks at the accumulated evidence of Russian business interests stretching back to at least 1988, not to mention the Trump Crime Family's various non-Russian cons, scams, and mafia ties. Brilliant callers add fuel to the fire. And, Bernie Sanders and Jeff Merkley on their Senate and House bills to stop the pharma cartels ripping off Medicare. Nov 30, 2018

Show notes

Mueller catches Trump in lies about his Russian ties, just the latest in a series of Republican presidents passing off significant lies on the American public. ------ Recently re-elected progressive Senator from Ohio, Sherrod Brown has a plan to keep American manufacturing here despite the Republican tax cut incentivizing moving factories out of the U.S.. ------ Senator Bernie Sanders has a plan to stop the Pharma Cartel from overcharging Medicare for drugs. And, he's outraged about Trump's support for murderous Saudi Arabia, and Trump's other con jobs. Callers express support for the Progressive platform of Bernie, Sherrod Brown, and Merkeley, as well as there disgust with the lying grifter-in-chief's money-making schemes. ------ As Trump's accountant is raided by the FBI, Thom compares Trump's high crimes to Nixon's. How did we get here?- And should we impeach? Callers respond. ------ Thom reads from 'Proof of Collusion' by Seth Abramson, on Trump's early Russian connections, such as possibly sharing a model girlfriend with an up & coming Vladimir Putin. ------ Progressive Senator Jeff Merkley makes the case for his and Bernie's bills to negotiate fair drug prices for Medicare. ------ Thom deftly takes insightful listener calls on subjects raised during the program.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/29/18 - What should Democratic Party policy priorities be, and how can we communicate them in ways the public catches on to? Many brilliant calls on the subject. And Former Iowa Congressman Bob Ney looks at Trump's support for Saudi Arabia and their murderous war in Yemen. And, has Trump been caught red-handed in more lies about his business in Russia? Nov 29, 2018

Show notes

On today's program, a brainstorming session on Progressive priorities to fix our nation's problems as the House Progressive Caucus has elected a Progressive leader for all the Democrats in the house. Thom thinks we need to have a conversation about immigration and protecting American manufacturing to make clear the contrast between us and the racist policies Trump is enacting. Thom engages with insightful callers from across the country add their voices on issues including climate disaster, skyrocketing health insurance costs, caring for people, paid college education, environmental protection, and more.. ------ Thom reads from 'Sideswiped' by Bob Ney. ------ Former Iowa Congressman Bob Ney looks at Trump's support for Saudi Arabia and their murderous war in Yemen. And, has Trump been caught in more lies about his business in Russia? ------ Cindy in Grizzly Flats, California thinks we need to get out of all these wars. And Thom finishes with his thoughts on reforming public education. On today's program, a brainstorming session on Progressive priorities to fix our nation's problems as the House Progressive Caucus has elected a Progressive leader for all the Democrats in the house. Thom thinks we need to have a conversation about immigration and protecting American manufacturing to make clear the contrast between us and the racist policies Trump is enacting. Thom engages with insightful callers from across the country add their voices on issues including climate disaster, skyrocketing health insurance costs, caring for people, paid college education, environmental protection, and more. Thom reads from 'Sideswiped' by Bob Ney.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/28/18 - Today- oligarchy in action as the pharma cartels get away with insane thousand percent price hikes on life-saving medicine, and who cares if some people die? Medicare For All is gaining traction, but industry money is flowing to Democrats willing to sell-out. Progressives respond. Ellen Rattner takes Juliane Assange some lunch, and other stories. And, as the Progressive Caucus in Congress get organized, co-chair Mark Pocan looks to the future, with one eye on the lame-duck Republicans. Nov 28, 2018

Show notes

As the American health insurance industry, along with the pharmaceutical cartels, become increasingly greedy, more people are going without needed medicine and treatments because of insane astronomical price hikes. How can Progressives promote Medicare For All when members of the Democratic party are being bought off with all that crazy health insurance industry money? ------- Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News tells of the time she took Julian Assange a bite to eat, and her Sudanese goat-gift charity, and the most interesting headlines too. ------- Thom reads from Elizabeth Holtzsman's 'The Case for Impeaching Trump'. ------- Representative Mark Pocan reports fresh back from the Congressional Progressive Caucus meeting to answer caller's queries. He's hoping Republicans are just too disorganized to take advantage of their remaining lame duck month. ------- James in Orlando thinks anyone who votes Republican has betrayed the American factory worker.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/27/18 - Political games of chess played around the world: Paul Manafort loses his plea agreement, is Trump's gambit undermined? Mia Love and General Motors are moving their respective pawns. Tom Perez calls on the Democratic Party's pieces to move out. Greg Palast plays white to the Republican's voter-suppression black. And Luke Vargas kibitzes on the Ukraine versus Russia match in the Sea of Azov. Nov 27, 2018

Show notes

Thom analyzes what the withdrawal of Paul Manafort's plea agreement could be in the chess game between Trump and his Special Prosecutor. And thoughts given to Mia Love's comments to Trump, and the possible economic recession that may be predicted by GM's plant closures. -------- A fascinating reading from 'Age of Discovery: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance' by Ian Goldin. -------- DNC Chair Tom Perez presents Democratic party strategy in the context of Trump's gradual unraveling. -------- With the Senate runoff in Mississippi in play, and with Stacey Abrams still speaking out over the hanky-panky in Georgia, investigative journalist Greg Palast has alot to talk about today. -------- Then, Thom looks at some of the more interesting headlines. -------- Luke Vargas, foreign correspondent, has an analysis of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis- what is the state of play there? -------- Laura in Iowa wants to know what books to use to help teach her kids civics. Thom gives his take on the news of the day including the withdrawal of Paul Manafort's plea agreement, Mia Love's comments to Trump and the possible economic recession that may be predicted by GM's plant closures.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/26/18 - Thom puts Trump's immigration grandstanding in the context of past presidential manipulations. Thom notes the black sea standoff between Russia and the Ukraine and then looks at the current state of the American economy. Nov 26, 2018

Show notes

Thom puts Trump's immigration grandstanding in the context of past presidential manipulations. Thom reads from 'Us Versus Them: The Failure of Globalism'. Ralph Nader chats with Thom about his new book, 'How the Rats Reformed Congress: A Fable'. Thom reads form Ralph Nader's book 'Breaking Through Power: It's Easier than we Think'. Thom notes the black sea standoff between Russia and the Ukraine. And then, he looks at the current state of the American economy. Congressman Bob Ney, fresh back from a long stay in India, has a fascinating conversation with Thom on the latest goings-on. Mark in Maryland wants to know if wages really have stagnated for working people.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/23/18 - Thom takes on the growing gulf of income inequality from a Progressive perspective, taking listener questions. And as the congressional Progressives become the largest caucus within the Democratic Party, House leader and co-chair of the Progressive caucus Mark Pocan humbly has a meeting of the minds with the people on the many pressing issues, from the Saudis to wildlife with stops for immigrants, guns, and the latest Republican con-jobs. Nov 23, 2018

Show notes

Thom launches a discussion on the growing extremes of income inequality, and adroitly takes the issues callers raise on this question. ------- Thom reads from Lawrence O'Donnel's new book- 'Playing with Fire: The 1968 Election and the Transformation of American Politics'. ------- As congressional Progressives flex their newfound muscles as the largest caucus in the House, Thom once again welcomes the Co-Chair of the House Progressive Caucus, Mark Pocan. Topics include congressional priorities, Trump's official policy of selling out to the Saudis, the kids starving in Yemen as the Saudis continue to drop American bombs, the possible impossibility of bipartisanship, a less-than-shiny new A.G. Whitaker, the delisting of wolves and failing to protect wilderness, immigrants, racism, guns, our reality star president, and sneaky Republican riders & procedural shenanigans likely in the lame duck session. ------- Marcy in Elgin, Texas is tired of hearing Republicans talk about mobs, when the constitution protects our rights to peaceably assemble.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/22/18 - 55 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was shot in the head in Dallas. Today Thom will reveal the close associate of Bobby Kennedy who was the secret source for a book Thom co-wrote with Lamar Waldron describing the mob-driven coverup of the president's murder. And, Thom reads from their book. Then we take a look at the still growing extreme income inequality Republicans are creating that threatens to crash our economy... again. Nov 22, 2018

Show notes

On the 55th year of John F. Kennedy's murder, Thom reveals the secret source and much of the basis of the book Thom and co-author Lamar Waldron wrote naming the true killers. Lamar joins Thom for most of the show to discuss their theory, and additional developments that tie in Brett Kavanaugh as well. ------- Thom reads from 'Legacy of Secrecy: The Long Shadow of the JFK Assassination' by Lamar Waldron and by Thom himself. ------- As Robert Reich argues the Republicans are running the economy into the ground by concentrating most of the wealth produced by our country in the hands of a minority. Thom wants to know when the greed stops when it comes to dynastic families- the 15 wealthiest families are worth a staggering 618 billion dollars, while 80 percent of American families live paycheck to paycheck. ------- Caller Heather in Seattle wants to see a Gore-Beto ticket in 2020, as they both have run on confronting climate change.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/21/18 - Today, still no dull moments: Filmmaker Frances Causey's new film 'The Long Shadow', a reading from Stacey Abrams book 'Minority Leader', Haki. R Madhubuti's 'Taking Bullets', The Daughters of the Confederacy, prison life in Alabama, Thom agrees with the new A.G. on something??, and more... Nov 22, 2018

Show notes

Discussing her recent article "Is it Time to Expose the Women Still Celebrating the Confederacy?" Kali Halloway talks institutional racism with Thom. She is the director of the Make it Right project, and she says their nemesis- the United Daughters of the Confederacy- is not an innocuous group. ------- Thom mind-melds with his callers on the subject of racism. Former prison laborer Tony in Alabama speaks up. We hear audio of a police shooting narrowly avoided. ------- How Republicans hijacked the Help America Vote Act and used it to block Democrats from voting. ------- Laura in Santa Rosa and Harriet in Llano try to figure out what in the world right-wingers are thinking, and decode Faux News codewords for racism. ------- Thom discusses the new documentary "The Long Shadow" with filmmaker Frances Causey on the eve of the film's Los Angeles premiere showing. ------- Thom reads from 'Minority Leader' by Stacey Abrams. ------- More from filmmaker Frances Causey. ------- Thom reads from 'Taking Bullets' by Haki R. Madhubuti, chapter title 'Terror Amid Perpetual Empire'. ------- Dan in Granby says Democrats should not shift to the center, stay Progressive to win. ------- Ellen Rattner of Talk Media News knows who's been writing themselves big checks. ------- And finally, Bill in Clifton NJ asks Thom why he actually agrees with A.G. Whitaker about something.

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

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/20/18 - Thom makes the case that the G.O.P. truly is a threat to democracy, because their divisive blame game masks the boiling tensions from real and growing wealth inequality. And will corporate interests behind the 'Five White Men' succeed in neutering the House Democrats before they can fight back? Plus, an interview with James Risen, the legality of Trump's asylum ban, MBS in hot water?, Bernie and Ro's pharma price plan, and why aren't we hearing much about Ivanka's damn emails?.... Nov 20, 2018

Show notes

Today Thom strongly shows that as wealth inequality becomes huge, and Republicans blame working class resentments on minorities to hold power, the trajectory the GOP has traveled since Nixon threatens to end American democracy. And connectedly- while the challenge against Nancy Pelosi has been described by mainstream news as coming from the left, Thom argues that corporate interests are behind the threat posed by the gang of "Five White Men". ------- Journalist James Risen says that Trump has been the most corrosive president on America's free press- even worse than Obama, who tried to put Mr. Risen in jail for his reporting. ------- Luke Vargas of Talk Media News looks at the legality of Trump's asylum ban. Plus- rumblings of Saudi prince MBS facing a possible change of status. ------- Thom looks at more interesting headlines: Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders introduce legislation to compel US pharmaceuticals to stop overcharging Americans. And, it's funny how Ivanka's insecure private email account used for government business is much less of a big deal to the right than Hilary's email was. ------- And finally, David in Cincinnati shares his thoughts about the G.O.P...

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