The Hartmann Report The Treasonous and Brutalizing Corruption of the GOP
Feb 26, 2026
Craig Unger, investigative journalist and author known for probing Trump, Putin, and GOP ties. He unpacks Russia’s penetration of Trump and long-term Moscow connections. Conversations focus on interference, leverage over policy, and why upcoming elections matter. Short, urgent, and investigative.
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Why Mail-In Voting Produces More Informed Voters
- Mail-in voting produces more informed voters who can research candidates at home.
- Thom Hartmann describes Oregon's all-mail elections and how ballots arrive with candidate information booklets enabling deliberate choices at the dining table.
Supreme Court Decision Weakens Mail Protections
- Supreme Court ruling limits legal recourse when the Postal Service interferes with mail delivery.
- Hartmann cites U.S. Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Labine Conan and warns slowed mail could disenfranchise voters in key cities.
State Of The Union Echoed Fascist Atmospherics
- Hartmann frames Trump's State of the Union as fascist-styled theatrics lacking the military victory fascism needs.
- He cites Timothy Snyder: fascist atmospherics, manufactured enemies, and the need for a victorious war to consolidate power.