The Hartmann Report

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Despotic Children of Dictators Frequently Don't Laugh Last May 19, 2026

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Investigative reporter, Heidi Siegmund Cuda of the Bette Dangerous magazine expounds on recent article - The Sons Also Rises, Despite the media headlines showing the toothy grins of the Trump boys, look past the images to the real stories of sons of dictators that came before to see how this story will likely end.

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Commonwealth Report: Trump tries to kill the ICC for Netanyahu May 19, 2026

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Trump tries to kill the ICC for Netanyahu
He’s running a hedge fund from the Oval
His Treasury lawyer bolts
Will Trump fire the referee?
Should the church run the government?
And do your dreams happen in another universe?

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Daily Take: What Happens When a President Stops Obeying the Constitution? May 19, 2026

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What Happens When a President Stops Obeying the Constitution?

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Commonwealth Report: Trump’s Nearly 2 Billion Dollar Slush Fund Draws 93 Democrats to Court May 18, 2026

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Trump’s nearly two billion dollar slush fund draws ninety-three Democrats to court
Hegseth eyes 202
Greenland says not for sale
145,000 kids torn from parents
Mamdani answers Reagan

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Why Are These Preachers Anointing a Strongman? May 18, 2026

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Thom discusses with author, lawyer, and journalist, Judd Legum, about the apparent large network of prominent regional newspapers that have posted thousands of low-quality articles promoting gambling and prediction markets. Also, why are these preachers anointing a strongman and why won't Trump drop his Greenland obsession?

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Commonwealth Report: Trump Threatens to Erase Iran May 18, 2026

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Trump threatens to erase Iran
Gas soars 56 percent
Preachers crown a strongman
MAGA savings vanish
Ebola spreads
Greenland gets carved up again
Fox plays Pyongyang

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Daily Take: What Happens If "They" Win? May 18, 2026

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What Happens If "They" Win?

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Mamdani Slams the Door on Austerity in New York May 17, 2026

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In announcing New York City’s executive budget for the 2027 fiscal year on Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani proved that when city governments “stand with working families, not billionaires, there is nothing they cannot accomplish,” said US Sen. Bernie Sanders, an early backer of the democratic socialist leader. Reported by Julia Conley of Common Dreams. Plus a Progressive National Town Hall, with US Rep. Ro Khanna of CA responding to listener phone calls.

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Well That Was Awkward May 16, 2026

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Trump frantically tries to reshape opinions of his cringe-worthy visit to China. Also disgraced Justice Thomas cites the antiquated Comstock Act of 1873 to threaten people's right to birth control and porn. And what can we learn about the expected visit of El Nino in 2026.

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