The Hartmann Report

Authoritarianism surges in the GOP as Liz Cheney is ousted from leadership and Republicans cling to fealty of their disgraced ex-president. As election wins fly from their reach, the old GOP strategy of cheat to win finds new energy. The "Killer App" will guarantee that every citizen in this country, regardless of their race or economic status, will have an equal right to vote in all elections that have any federal component whatsoever. Once it's implemented, will the GOP ever be able to win again? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom debates the state of the Republican party with conservative Julio Rivera.. Plus- why have we normalized traitors like Josh Holley despite the attack on the capitol? As Republicans increasingly go off the deep end, what can we do to protect our democracy? Or does the sickness of people who can idolize a figure like Ayn Rand run too deep?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that deregulation and the neoliberal experiment has failed, can Biden support an economy that works for everyone? Conservative economist Charles Sauer joins Thom to debate whether those who make their money through capital gains should pay less in taxes than everyone else.Plus - the extreme measures some French unions are taking in their negotiations with management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we stop corporate America from shoving fascism down our throat?Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom to decide if the gig is up on the Gig Economy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Barr Get Away With Covering Up Treason for H.W. Bush, Reagan & Now Trump? It appears Garland has unleashed the FBI and other investigators in ways that must be sending shock waves through Mar-a-Lago and the ranks of former Trump officials. One can only hope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the beginning of the pandemic, many promises of global public good and international solidarity were made. Yet, one year on, there is a vast disparity in access to COVID-19 medical products between high-income countries and low-middle-income countries. If not now - when will this change? Executive Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, Lori Wallach joins Thom to discuss whether it is possible to vaccinate everyone in the world.Jennifer Epps-Addison explains the urgency to renew the moratorium on evictions. Ben Jealous joins the program to report on how Republican voter suppression has metastasized. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is Mitch McConnell about to destroy the GOP? Nobody is asking the bigger question: “Why would a professional, lifelong politician and master tactician like Mitch McConnell make such a huge mistake?” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conservative economist Dan J. Mitchell debates Thom on whether Biden's policies are improving or worsening the standard of living in the U.S. Listeners who have lived abroad call in comment. Victoria Jones reports on Scotland's chances for freedom from the UK. Why does Mohammed bin Salman suddenly want to talk to Iran? Dr. Trita Parsi explains.  Fukushima has devastated wildlife. Nuclear toxins like cesium are being found in seafood from the Pacific. Dr. Ken Buesseler joins Thom to discuss the dangers of atomic seafood.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fox News and other right wing media have been brainwashing people around the world. Jen Senko talks about her experience with her dad becoming part of the far right cult and how she brought him back. Why has America given up on vaccine passports and given in to the right-wing death cult?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Right-wing "Redcoat/Redhat" terrorists have openly proclaimed their goal of Americans fighting Americans in an ideological and racist war against democracy itself. California progressive representative Ro Khanna joins Thom to offer solutions to the pandemic crisis in India.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.