The Hartmann Report

The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com. ... Show More

Episodes

The fascist right is ascendant, is it time for 'FDR Democrats' to fight for what is truly mainstream in America? A focused big picture discussion on the struggle between one party that wants to govern well and the other party that really just wants money and power for their buddies- and how do we communicate that difference to the public?

June 26, 2019 • 61 min

The fascist right is ascendant, is it time for 'FDR Democrats' to fight for what is truly mainstream in America? Today, a focused big picture discussion on the struggle between one party that wants to govern well and the other party that really just wants money and power for their buddies... how do we communicate that difference to the public?

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As we stand on the cusp of generational turning, with a well-trained reality TV star leading the pack- are we likely to repeat the mistakes of the past?- We already have concentration camps, trade wars, and rising fascism... is another world war on the horizon?

June 25, 2019 • 60 min

Are we on the verge of a generational turning? Tom's callers reflect on the fact our nation is running concentration camps, seemingly forgetting the lessons of our past. And likewise, could we be on the verge of a new world war?

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It can't happen here - but it just did. What will save America? As Trump monopolizes media focus with skills from reality television, Republicans argue semantics rather than aiding the suffering of detained children in crisis.

June 24, 2019 • 61 min

Doug Christian, Thom Hartmann

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The surprising (or not) parallels between presidents Trump and Nixon. The two presidents share a lot in common, including their secrets and even personal ties. Is that why Donald Trump is protecting Nixon's legacy? Author Lamar Waldron shares his deep research.

June 21, 2019 • 61 min

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Congressman Mark Pocan phones in for a national Town Hall answering listener questions ranging from impeachment, to Progressive messaging, to current bills on the Hill. Political organizer, Katie Fahey brings hopeful news of ending Gerrymandering in Michigan.

June 20, 2019 • 61 min

Mark Pocan, Katie Fahey, Thom Hartmann

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Focus on Mexico and Trump's foreign relations with the brilliant activist Laurie Wallach, and gumshoe Greg Palast who has been snooping around on the ground in Mexico.

June 19, 2019 • 60 min

A focus on Mexico today, and Trump's idea of foreign relations with investigative reporter Greg Palast, fresh back from fact-checking on the ground in Mexico, and brilliant activist Lauria Wallach, with all the details on the Trump's attempt at a new NAFTA.

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Trump's re-election campaign to appeal to his base becomes obvious as he threatens to deport 'millions', doubles down on American concentration camps, and tries to provoke a war with Iran. So why do some Democrats think they can win by appealing to the 3% of swing voters from 'the middle'?

June 18, 2019 • 61 min

Professor of politics and middle east expert Dr. Trita Parsi joins Thom to consider the possibility that Trump has faked attacks on oil tankers to provoke and justify war with Iran. ~~~ Thom reads from 'State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and the Assualt on the American Mind' by Dr. Bryant Welch. ~~~ Thom compares 'swing campaigns' where candidates reach out to 'the middle' against 'base campaigns' where politicians appe... Read more

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The American Dream is alive & well in China. The GOP and the Blue Dogs will tell you that it’s just not possible here anymore, but why? Thom reveals that before he was a justice, Brett Kavanaugh voted to allow foreign agents to interfere with United States elections. Bob Ney reports on Trump's gamble that he can deliver a health care promise with his 2020 campaign roll out and more.

June 17, 2019 • 61 min

Bob Ney, Thom Hartmann

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Trump stiffing cities for the cost of protecting his campaign rallies... What favors does Trump owe foreign nationals?... Bernie Sanders on protecting our economic rights... The massive divide between Democratic and Republican states... Professor Richard Wolff on the recent history of cutting taxes on the very rich... Luke Vargas watches Pope Francis meet with oil executives- why... Dean Obeidallah sues a Nazi newspaper- and wins... And fascist Trump stuffs refugees in 'the dog pound' as his border tactics get more brutal.

June 14, 2019 • 61 min

Why has Trump still not paid cities for police protection of his campaign rallies in 2016? What does Trump owe foreign nationals for helping his campaign? And Bernie Sanders joins Thom to discuss his latest push towards legally protecting American's economic freedoms and rights. ~~~ Thom on America's growing division as the Republican and Democratic majority states move in radically different directions. ~~~ Michael in California w... Read more

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Thom digests the news today of Iranian oil tankers attacked and burning in the gulf, of Jared Kushner getting yet another big foreign bribe (this one laundered through the Caymans), and of Trump's outright admissions that he has/was supported by multiple foreign governments in the last election- how can we wake the public up to the presidential crime family's high crimes and misdemeanors

June 13, 2019 • 61 min

Bob Ney, Thom Hartmann

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As Trump goes full-fascist - putting tens of thousands of more refugee children in rapidly growing prisons- how can Progressives hope to respond?

June 12, 2019 • 61 min

Mark Pocan, Bob Ney, Thom Hartmann

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When Hillary Clinton sounds the alarm about fascism - is it time to be very worried? And social security warrior Alex Lawson on the struggle to preserve or expand Social Security.. listeners' pick for Democratic presidential candidate 2019.. and finally- our government insults Mexican diplomats at the NAFTA negotiation table.

June 11, 2019 • 61 min

When establishment Dems like Hillary Clinton start sounding the alarm about Fascism - is it time to be very worried? ~~~ And then, in an in-depth interview Social Security warrior Alex Lawson clearly describes what is at stake should we lose social insurance to the many underhanded and relentless attacks by the conservatives on behalf of the rich. ~~~ Thom reads from 'Drugs, Money, and Secret Handshakes: The Unstoppable Gr... Read more

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What we should do if the Justice Department continues to defy congress and legal court orders? Professor Lawrence Tribe and Thom consider our situation. And congressman Ro Khanna gives his perspective from inside of the House. And finally, an interview with Leila Conners, the producer of the new HBO climate crisis film Thom recently contributed to: 'Ice on Fire'.

June 10, 2019 • 61 min

Bob Barr continues to ignore legal orders by congress and the courts- what to do?- and meanwhile, Ro Khanna with what congress -is- doing... and even more meanwhile, as the earth slowly heats up, a new movie on HBO (that has Thom in it!) tells the story of climate change in 2019.

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Where is the fundamental break in values between the billionaire-right wing machine and the Progressive left taking us? Thom looks back to FDR's answer, and forward to the possibility of 'justice for all'.

June 7, 2019 • 60 min

William vanden Heuvel, Julio Rivera, Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, Luke Vargas, Thom Hartmann

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Today, guest host Jefferson Smith asks listeners what they are looking for in a candidate for president, adding his deep philosophical undertones to the discussion.

June 6, 2019 • 69 min

Alex Shephard, Bob Ney, Jefferson Smith

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Today, guest host Jefferson Smith mulls over the role of inherited privilege in American society, as he takes a swing at the British royals. And Caroline Fredrickson, author of 'The Democracy Fix' connects this to the way the Republicans is making government serve our own aristocrats.

June 5, 2019 • 59 min

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