The Hartmann Report

As case numbers grow rapidly around the world, and as nations begin to isolate themselves to attempt to slow the spread of the novel caronavirus pandemic, Covid-19, what should each of us be doing to prepare? And why has the Trump administration failed us all so catastrophically? Thom's callers check in with their on-the-ground observations from all over the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the World Health Organization certifies COVID-19 as a pandemic, what is America doing- or not doing to get ready? Is Trump delaying testing using internationally available test kits so an American company can corner the U.S. market for corona virus testing? As Washington State struggles to deal with an outbreak, why can't they get the support from Medicare they need to set up isolation units? When we know we could likely lose many of elderly and vulnerable, why can't we get out in front of this? And as the White House classifies all conversations about COVID-19, is the truth what is really being rationed?For the Book Club, Thom reads from "Health Justice Now: Single Payer and What Comes Next" by Timothy Faust.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Between the Corona Virus, the price of oil and an already unstable economy, America might be on the edge of the next great Republican recession. Professor Richard Wolff joins Thom to discuss the economy and how the Covid 19 epidemic and the Russo-Saudi oil squabble could make the economy less stable. Thom reads from his book, "Screwed: The Undeclared War against the Middle Class--and What We Can Do about It" and "All the World's a Stage" by Dennis Weaver. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump retweeted a picture of himself playing a violin. Seriously. It's like he's trying to tell us in the most obvious way possible that he doesn't give a damn. America is on fire and our leader is fiddling. What could possibly go wrong?Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna joins Thom to field listener questions on the Trump administration's failure to contend with the Covid-19 virus and the impact on our community. For the book club, Thom reads from "Drugs, Money, and Secret Handshakes: The Unstoppable Growth of Prescription Drug Prices" by Robin Feldman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we approach the next primary election and upcoming Sanders- Biden debate, Thom looks at Bernie's chances with callers as well as news on the stock market and global pandemic. Our Revolution's Larry Cohen joins Thom to discuss whether Bernie Sanders can reach the White House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann addresses many of the concerns of the new corona virus and reviews what we know and why panic is not an option. Callers bring thought provoking questions and new insights of what Americans can do, too many of which are uninsured from medical disasters.Thom reads portions from his book "Walking Your Blues Away: How to Heal the Mind and Create Emotional Well-Being" and also "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence" by Michael D'Antonio and Peter Eisner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long Lines and Broken Machines the Election Norm (w/ Sylvia Albert)Common Cause's Sylvia Albert joins Thom Hartmann to discuss the major ramifications of the elections with broken and intentionally failing infrastructure, like voting machines that do not work, apps like the one in Iowa that failed and the closing of voter registration facilities and even of places to vote. Voter disenfranchisement may well play a major role in the 2020 Primaries and the 2020 general election. Plus the latest news on Bill Barr and insightful listener calls.For the Book Club Thom reads from his latest work, The Hidden History of the War on Voting and also Thomas Frank's Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Medicare For All could save millions from the Coronavirus but conservatives are still pushing back against access for healthcare. Alex Lawson of Social Security Works joins Thom Hartmann to make the case.For the Book Club, Thom reads from "The Man Who Sold America" by Joy Reid. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump ignored this major health crisis, and has been cutting vital infrastructure needed to fight the CoVid-19 carona virus. How can we hold him accountable for allowing it to spread from his poorly run quarantine centers?.. and what is the fear of pandemic already doing to the economy?And as Trump tries to downplay the spread of the virus instead of getting ready, has the CDC deleted important facts on the virus from the public website? Popular Information's Judd Legum has the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Progressive Congressional leader Mark Pocan joins Thom with his high level view of the narrowing field of presidential contenders, as callers with a variety of perspectives challenge Thom on the hows and whys of Biden's strong performance. And Thom shares his fourfold theory on why the vote went the way it did. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.