The Hartmann Report

Malia Lazu joins Jefferson Smith to kick off a conversation about revitalizing our Democracy. How can defining our identity help power get out the vote campaigns? And more deeply- Jefferson asks what it truly means to be an American and pursue the American dream.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are some of the tricks oligarchs are using to transfer massive amounts of money to politics? Brendan Fischer, Deputy Executive Director at Documented has been tracking the largest political donation in history- 1.6 billion dollars. Will corruption win, or can Progressives overcome the enthusiasm gap and defeat big money?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Repairers of the Breach, one of the co-anchors of the Poor People's Campaign, starts a voting tour of North Carolina this weekend to organize poor and low-income voters. Rev. William Barber of the Forward Together Moral Movement reveals the importance of the new initiative. Plus the second installment of "Galactic Brain: mind blowing facts about the mind!" with Anthony Alvarado, Radio host-XRAY FM / Author-DIY Magic: A Whimsical Guide To Creativity. Also Dhanaraj Thakur, Research Director of the Center for Democracy & Technology proposes how we close the Digital Divide in education and beyond. Guest-host Jefferson Smith shares poetry and prose with callers as Thom Hartmann plans return next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest-host Jefferson Smith zooms in on Thom Hartmann recovering at home and chats about the new news of Biden's Student Loan Debt forgiveness, ADHD and the fourth turning as Thom anticipates return to the studio next week. Guest, Sam Rosenthal, RootsAction’s Political Director who is co-leading student debt activism weighs in on the development and what might even be a better solution going forward. Previously he served as Political Director for Our Revolution (progressive organization started by Bernie Sanders)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Filling in for Thom Hartmann, guest host Jefferson Smith speaks with Investigative journalist Gregg Palast about the ongoing voter suppression in Georgia.Did You Hear About the 1.6 Billion Dollar Dark Money Donation to the Ultra Cons on the Right...Which of Our Freedoms Will they Target Next? Abortion Trigger Laws. Leila Abolfazli, director of Federal Reproductive Rights - National Women's Law Center   Women are threatening to stop having sex with men until abortion rights are restored across America. Will women bring men to their knees and save Roe v Wade? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest host Jefferson Smith is joined by former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, and author of Laboratories of Autocracy, David Pepper. Are our state houses becoming incapacitated by the invasion of white supremacists and right-wing extremists? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest-host Jefferson Smith fills in for Thom Hartmann, on a special dedicated to mental self defense and fitness. Today Jeff airs a new segment "debunking dumb stuff" deconstructing short clips from republican trolls Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, and explores the real meaning of populism. Joining the show for tips on coping in the Trump age is Anthony Alvarado. He is the author of D.I.Y. Magic: A Strange and Whimsical Guide to Creativity, a collection of how-to techniques for creativity, presented as bite-sized activities for readers to try out for themselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott Hayes is leading by example. Inspired by Thom, he became the Secretary of the Clackamas Democratic Party in Oregon. How has his group been able to foster an exceptional level of involvement- and voter turnout- in his community? Plus- what are some winning strategies for supporters of the Democratic Party?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, thoughts on the hidden consequences of corporate consolidation, the declining dollar, and labor unions with rail industry union organizer Dennis Pierce. How is the supply chain being impacted by corporate greed? Plus- economist Richard Wolff and Thom's insightful guests shed some light on the subject.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jefferson Smith guest-hosts today while Thom is recovering from surgery. Topics include: Continued activism for Hot Democracy Summer and a contemplation and exploration of gratitude. What are you thankful for? Callers engage in the possible future of American democracy and the outlandish ploys of Republicans. Dr. Oz and his infamous "Crudités" video makes an appearance while Jeff analyzes self deprecation and maintaining humbleness while evaluating politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.