The Hartmann Report

America has always had a weird attitude about prosecuting the rich and powerful. But the newly revealed crimes of Trump are his highest offenses against our nation and democracy itself. Also Professor Richard Wolff explains why there's so much hysteria about inflation right now, and if it is justified.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a fascist, the problem is never how best to present the truth to the public but how best to use the news to deceive the public into giving the fascist and his group more money or more power.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angelo Carusone from Media Matters joins Thom to share what he's learned tracking qAnon- how has the group metastasized since Q himself stopped posting?And then- Reaganism resulted in record numbers of people living on the streets of America. And at the same time, new data shows that the very rich are setting their own records for how little tax they are paying. Could taxing the morbidly wealthy be used to care for the most vulnerable among us?Or will the right succeed in using race-baiting and shady tactics to maintain control over the nation?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can America become a functional multi-ethnic Democracy? Or will both parties effectively choose to support a male-dominated white ethno-state? How corrupt are the right-wing Democratic Senators currently holding up legislation that could help the common man? Also, activist and author Wendell Potter has a fascinating book out on the health insurance industry. How do high deductibles keep many Americans from going to the doctor?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Veteran activist Medea Benjamin reports to Thom live on the ground from Peru, where a presidential election showdown is underway between a political heiress and a humble common man representing the ordinary people. Then- former Progressive Congressman Dennis Kucinich on what he learned fighting corporate power in Cleveland Ohio- and he's not afraid to give away the spoiler of his new book... he won. Also, Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna answers listeners questions- what is holding up the Democratic agenda in Congress?Will genuine Democracy prevail over the resurgence of faux populist fascism all over the planet? Will the end of Democracy arrive in America wearing its pants backwards?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Was there a plan to claim Antifa was attacking on the Jan 6th insurrection? Providing the chance for Trump to declare martial law? Democratic-leaning communities are getting vaccinated. Republican communities aren't.  Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan joins Thom for a progressive national 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.

The “Philosophers,” “Thieving Scoundrels” and “Foreign Enemies” are having a collective moment that could take down America. If Democrats can't use reconciliation or reform the filibuster - Is it too late for democracy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Aldhous, science reporter for Buzzfeed, joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the political and monetary motivations that lied to America about the Texas size death toll.   Dangerous weather can kill but when conditions are made worse by profiteering and poorly maintained infrastructure, deadly storms become far more deadly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Grand Dragon of today’s Ku Klux Kaucus is Donald Trump. He dumped his blog because he has nothing to say that anyone wants to hear beyond one single message. He’s not thinking deep thoughts about the economy, or the state of the nation’s infrastructure, or offering insights into the Middle East. There’s literally no philosophy Trump holds — other than one single idea — that truly matters to the vast majority of the Republicans who support him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When government is poisoned and paralyzed by billionaire money and libertarian ideology, it’s time for GOP elected officials to party...and suppress the vote!  Lisa Graves of True North Research joins Thom to discuss the Supreme Court, the Koch Brothers and big money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.