The Hartmann Report

Richard Wolff kicks off a fascinating discussion- do recessions result when we drop the taxes on the very rich? Why haven't incomes for the bottom half of our population kept up with the cost of things even while the riches at the top have skyrocketed? Why did our government give a thousand billion dollars to the rich to bail them out- and far less to ordinary people- and now Republicans won't even spend a pittance to support those who are hungry and out of work due to this crisis?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why did Republican Senators sign on to Trump's bid to overthrow the duly certified president-elect of the United States?- was that sedition and a crime worthy of expulsion from the Senate? Is our government and system strong enough to avert disorder or even civil war in the long run? Thom says we have some serious house-cleaning to do. Plus- What is the Q conspiracy really inspired by? Does a perceived loss of status drive Trump's supporters? When did this all really get started and what can Progressive do to fight back?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Psychoanalyst and Clinical Professor, Dr. Justin A. Frank joins Thom for a deep dive into the dangerous psychology of Donald Trump and how he has avoided dealing with his election loss. Also plant-based Dr. Michael Greger, MD shares advice on increasing health and shedding pounds after so many months locked down due to the pandemic with his new book, The How Not to Diet Cookbook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans are not patriots: they are traitors to reason, science, education, human rights, democracy and now, unbelievably, public health. They are traitors to humanity itself. The only way to deal with a death-dealing cult is to end it. Defund the Republican Party!!Laura Packard of Health Care Voices joins Thom to reveal what as been cut for promotion of the ACA by Trump’s administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Republican Party neither represents law nor order. Since Reagan's election, they've exclusively represented the interests of giant corporations and billionaires, while using racism, regionalism and misogyny to manipulate working class voters. The question our republic now faces is, "When will the people wake up?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Donald Trump blocked travel from many Muslim nations, why did 30-35% still vote republican? Ani Zonneveld, Founder & President of Muslims For Progressive Values joins Thom to discuss human rights and authoritarianism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Howard Polskin has collected the craziest right-wing headlines from the mad month of November- his newsletter TheRighting regularly takes the heartbeat of billionaire propaganda. How and why are so many shills out there still claiming Biden is not the president-elect?Also, Progressive leader Mark Pocan takes listener calls- will Biden put any solid Progressives in his cabinet? Is Mitch scared of Trump?.. And will the Democrats learn to talk back to the many lies of fascism?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Georgia voters may find themselves unable to vote unless they register to vote again right now, as efforts to take voters of color off the voter rolls increase. Investigative journalist Greg Palast joins Thom Hartmann to discuss why Georgia voters need to check their registration right now or risk being turned away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can Biden rescue the economy from the Trump disaster? Economic downturns are circular, but with the current pandemic a solid recovery is going to need serious radical change. Is mass public employment the solution? Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom to discuss what is needed for 2021 and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Suitcases of cash delivered to Nixon's White House and massive tax cuts for the billionaires under Reagan, Bush and Trump.. what is the basis of Republican grift? In general Republicans think fear is what motivates people, and most Democrats believe in nurturing our people. So will Democrats choose to punish Trump's people for his massive grift and wholesale corruption? What is the deep difference between Republicans and Democrats? Can Biden succeed with an agenda to give Americans a strong foundation on which to thrive?Plus - Thom reads from the book 'When the Tea Party Came to Town' by Robert DraperSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.