The Hartmann Report

Every fascist movement in history has lifted itself to power on the scaffold of revenge-fueled violence. Why are Republicans silent on the threats and intimidation today heard from many on the right? Will the GOP reject- or embrace- revenge in 2024?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the free world fails in our efforts to support Ukraine’s self-defense & enforce this agreement signed by the United States, future prospects for peace in the world will be significantly diminished. Also Banning abortion wasn't far enough for anti-abortion extremists in Idaho - they now want to ban where you go. Will judge let Trump continue his attacks on DA and Judge? Good news - Newson take DeSantis on in Florida. Veteran War Correspondent Phil Ittner on the ground in Ukraine. And Dean Obeidallah - Trump’s crimes were not victimless. The victims were Roe v. Wade, gun safety laws and more. We, The People, are the victim of Trump's crimes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patriotism and religion are luxuries. When you can’t pay the rent or feed your family, when you’re pestered by bill collectors, it’s hard to think of anything other than money.  OPEC Plus are cutting back oil production to raise prices. Are they doing it just to spite America and other democracies around the world? Did Saudis Cut Oil Production To Punish Democracies? Also Rep. Mark Pocan drops in to reflect on the recent wins in Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann follows the historic arraignment and arrest of disgraced Donald Trump during the first of his criminal trials.  Also the deadly disasters sweeping red states will wake up GOP voters and motivate them to demand their politicians stop taking money from fossil fuel billionaires while lying to their voters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This strategy, employed by dictators and autocrats, is as ancient as history. Caligula did it, as did Nero. Mussolini, Hitler, Putin, and Orbán achieved and exercised power using fear. Plus Thom is joined by Neil King, Jr., author of American Ramble: A Walk of Memory and Renewal. And Geeky Science! Could a plant filled home prevent disease? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the grift continues, is the right-wing indifference a sign they just really like to fetishsize weapons of war- or is there more to the story?- a thoughtful series of conversations with Thom's callers from across the nation. Plus- Thom reads form his book "The Secret History of Guns and the Second Amendment".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nobody ever accused the reps of the G.O.P. of not knowing how to make a buck! From the mysterious 2 billion dollars Kushner  received the day after Trump left office, to Steve Bannon selling water filters off the result of Republicans deregulating the railroads- when will the big and the small time corruption become apparent to Republican voters?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump Indicted - Is America in uncharted territory? What will the reaction be? Could we see our first Prez behind bars? Will he get a plea deal? Many Americans are baffled. Why, they ask, would Republicans refuse to act when semiautomatic weapons designed for the battlefield are used against our children? Why has Kushner received 2.5 billion from Emirates & Qatar? Also CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking his campaign to the red states and taking "authoritarianism" head on.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom welcomes Jeff Sharlet, author of "The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War" and most famously, "The Family". How did the well-armed crazies move from the fringe to the center of conservative politics? And why are Republicans waging a cold war on direct democracy?Plus - an update from the hot war on fascism with Phil Ittner in Kiev.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should we be carefully letting people see the carnage that weapons of war are inflicting on our schools? If we come to terms with the reality of epidemic gun violence, will we finally do something to prevent it? Nicole Hockley, who's son was murdered at Sandy Hook joins Thom to talk solutions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.