Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 03/05/19 - Today we plumb the depths of economic corruption, as Thom takes on conservative commentators on issues from corporate responsibility, through climate change, the lack of a national health care system, and plus a lengthy consideration of the value of the public investing in free college for our citizens. Guest include conservatives Julio Rivera and Charles Sauer, as well as arch-progressive Senator Merkley, who has a big announcement.

Purdue Pharma is considering bankruptcy to escape suits over promoting drugs including Oxycontin. Today, Thom holds a fascinating debate with conservative author Julio Rivera- how far is a corporation responsible for its actions? Thom asks if there is a parallel between Purdue and the fossil fuel industry. ------ Thom further explores how deeply the corruption goes with Stephen A. Schiller, author of 'Big Pharma, Big Greed.' ------ Senator Jeff Merkley - Thom calls him a 'true Progressive hero'- joins Thom with a big announcement, and shares his deep concerns the migrants we're imprisoning on the border. ------ As research of the deadliest forms of the flu virus resume, Thom wants to know how our lack of a national health care system makes us all vulnerable to pandemic when millions of Americans simply don't have access to a doctor. ------ Thom continues to explore the consequences of the corruption of wealth in a fascinating debate with conservative Charles Sauer on student debt and the politics of providing a free public education to everyone. ------ And finally, Mike in Oregon thinks solar panels are great. And Earl in Michigan calls to say the Green New Deal is worth it, because 'there will be no economy on a dead planet.' Thom concludes eloquently.

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