

The Hartmann Report
Thom Hartmann
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.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 58min
WHY DON'T PROGRESSIVES GET THAT SEIZING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS OUR BEST CHANCE TO POWER?
In America, there is only one way for us to accomplish the progressive goals we’ve fought for all these years, and that is through getting inside and seizing control of the Democratic Party.DeSantis eyes special session to target Florida's Black-held congressional seats. The Republican governor running for reelection in November threatens to call back the Florida legislature.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 23, 2022 • 58min
PSYCHOANALYST REVEALS WHAT PUTIN WILL DO WHEN CORNERED
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's hearing proves all that the sold-out GOP has left is performance art. When will Republican voters figure this out? With right wingers believing Biden is illegitimate, when will Republican voters wake up? People who consider themselves the victim are generally the perpetrators who victimize others. Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science-George Washington University Dr. Justin A. Frank reveals what Putin will do when cornered. Geeky Science! Will rubies and sapphires be raining down on Earth?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 22, 2022 • 58min
A MIDDLE CLASS SHOULD BE A DREAM AND NOT A NIGHTMARE
Most of the countries of Europe & Asia (Australia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan) have laws in place that guarantee a healthy middle class. Poverty, like in America, doesn't haunt their dreams. Could it be that the GOPers don't like Judge Jackson because she was a public defender? Crazy Alert! - Dog gets dumped at shelter for being "gay" - WHAT?! Senior Campaigner for Oil Change International & Oil Change U.S. Collin Rees warns that wealthy countries have 12 years to end oil & gas production. However none have plans to do it! Colorado pro-Trump groups are sending armed members door to door to intimidate voters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 21, 2022 • 58min
IS AMERICA FACING THE "DOOM LOOP" OF DEMOCRACY?
Some democracies fall apart because of invasion by a neighbor, terrorism, or a natural disaster, but most are being taken down by their own own greedy oligarchs. The "Unthinkable" is happening and scientists are shocked as polar temperatures soar 50 to 90 degrees above normal. Finland confronts America for Its role in Putin's invasion Will the Hague bring Putin to account for his war crimes? War in Ukraine: Gordon Brown backs Nuremberg-style trial for Putin. The Hague Tribunal: What will Russia be tried for and how?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 20, 2022 • 57min
THE EVIDENCE IS CLEAR. IT IS TIME TO PROSECUTE DONALD TRUMP
Investigative Reporter from Salon and author of "The Child Catchers" Kathryn Joyce explains how one small MI college turned into a pivot point for the GOP culture wars. Also, the evidence is clear that it’s time to prosecute Donald Trump. On the supposedly difficult question of ‘criminal intent’, prosecutors should have no trouble convincing a jury. Full speed ahead is the only proper course.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 19, 2022 • 59min
MONOPOLY MEDICINE FROM ASPIRIN TO COVID-19
Prescription drug prices need to change. They prevent use in places like Africa, where their use can be desperate. Although research is expensive, (some government financed) today, the supply of prescription drugs is all about profit – not ethics. How did this happen? Freelance journalist and contributor from The Nation and The Jacobin Alexander Zaitchik joins Thom to explore this conundrum. Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan answers listener questions in a national progressive town hall meeting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 2022 • 58min
COULD PUTIN BE FAILING BECAUSE OF A LACK OF DEMOCRACY?
Sinclair Lewis was wrong. It happened there, and it can also happen here. Is Putin celebrating with a North Korean style rally or a Trump styled rally? Or both? Roger Stone has a plan to put Trump back in the White House without being elected. Trekkie Alert! Stacey Abrams appears in the new Star Trek series as president of Earth? Great Minds Conversation: Civil & Human Rights Activist Joe Madison describes his new book, Radio Active: A Memoir of Advocacy in Action, On the Air and In the Streets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 2022 • 58min
WHAT ABOUT THE ZELENSKY PROPOSAL TO PROTECT DEMOCRACIES AROUND THE WORLD?
Zelensky’s proposal is an important conversation to engage, and the American press, by ignoring it, does a disservice to the cause of world peace. Is Putin taking lessons from Tucker Carlson or is it the other way around? In Good News - Denver has sent mental health teams instead of cops over 2000 times. No police back-up needed. Ever! What should America do about the Pro-Russian trolls and Tik Tok War? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 16, 2022 • 58min
40 YEARS OF THE REAGAN REVOLUTION'S LIBERTARIAN EXPERIMENT HAVE BROUGHT US CRISIS & CHAOS
“Please name one country, anywhere in the world, any time in the last 7000 years, where libertarianism has succeeded and produced general peace and prosperity?” Congress should be regulating the corrupt Supreme Court? Where are they? Public outrage is building: the Court’s approval rating is now around 40% - Congress needs to act, before an entire branch of government sinks into an irredeemable Trump-fueled muck of corruption. Joe Manchin is joining the GOP in tanking Biden's Fed nominee & oh by the way - Manchin doesn't see the need for electric cars. Investigative journalist Greg Palast explains how billionaires picked Putin as “Russia’s Pinochet.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 15, 2022 • 58min
WHY IS AMERICA IGNORING THE INCREASING VIOLENT RHETORIC FROM THE GOP?
Does Russia want to take Alaska back? How Trump's "perfect" call to Ukraine helped Putin. Trump calls all Trumpers to “Lay Down Their Very Lives” to defend US Against CRT - Is Trump now the Grand Wizard of the KKK? Has anyone done more for racism than Trump? Why is America ignoring the increasing violent rhetoric from the GOP? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


