The Hartmann Report

Today - Professor Andrew Bacevich - Is the US/Taliban agreement about to fall apart? Donna Brazile tells Republicans on Fox News to 'go to hell'. And a wide ranging consideration of the politics of the Democratic candidates for president.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The impact on Americans of the new Coronavirus makes clear why we so urgently need universal health care in this country.Investigative journalist, Greg Palast reports on how Bernie Sanders will be screwed out of 553,000 votes in California.For the Book Club, Thom reads from his newest book, "The Hidden History of the (Republican) War on Voting."Congressman Mark Pocan exposes the lack of planning by the Trump administration in dealing with the newest health crisis. Callers respond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom Hartmann debates Socialism with Charles Sauer, Founder and President of Market Institute.America's middle class has been shrinking but Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have a plan that could bring it back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the corona virus continues its spread, it becomes increasingly clear that America's lack of a national health care system is itself a national health crisis, and a national security crisis, too. But instead of protecting us Republicans are still trying to blow up Obamacare.Thom interviews Wendell Potter, advocate for Medicare for All. Author Laurie Garrett on "What can we do to get ready for a likely pandemic given the incompetence of our national leadership?"Plus, Thom reads from 'Health Justice Now' 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.

Today- what we know so far about COVID-19, the deadly novel corona virus that is escaping containment all over the world. Leana Wen, MD, Baltimore’s former health commissioner, joins Thom with the latest medical advice.How has Trump's budget cuts and idiotic response left America unprepared to take care of this crisis? And how will the huge part of the U.S. population with either no or crappy health care coverage accelerate the spread of this disease?What does this mean for the economy and the possible crash of the overinflated financial markets that Thom and others have long predicted? What practical steps can you take to protect yourself and vulnerable people you know?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Trump illegally purges government workers based on their donation or voting records, are we seeing anther step towards the Nazification of America?And might Republicans use a process in the Constitution previously invoked only once to steal the presidential election? Thom runs through the history and frightening possibility.Then, Thom gets the founder of BuzzFlash.com on the horn to talk about a man who was a vicious high school bully.... named William Barr. Why did Congress ignore warnings about Barr's character, and why are they unlikely to impeach him now? And Connie in Buffalo shares Bill Barr's comment line!And Thom reads from 'In Defense of Public Service: How 22 Million Government Workers Will Save our Republic' by Cedric Alexander.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom reviews the worst corporate media debate yet, ranks the candidates' performances and analyses the moderators' tactics to set Democrats against each other instead of Trump to create a ratings-driven spectacle.Mitch McConnell is starting to sweat about Bernie becoming the front runner and the cheap smears continue try to bring Bernie down.Common sense suggestions to deal with the Coronavirus fears and new news on what we know from the CDC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bernie Sanders has revealed his economic plan and Thom Hartmann double checks the math and breaks it down.Marion Smith, Exec Dir. of Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation debates Thom on the recent backlash against Bernie Sanders' comments about Cuba, and the definition of Socialism.Thom reviews some new data about the Wuhan Coronavirus and callers respond.Book Club readings from "Cuban Women Confront the Future" by Vilma Espin, and "Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism" by Kristen Ghodsee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, a thoroughgoing discussion of Bernie Sanders's candidacy for president. Does Bernie appeal most to independent and crossover voters? Why his health is a non-issue and the greatness of past presidents who had health problems... The real Bernie supporters versus the myth of the Bernie Bro... Can Bernie win the electoral college?.. Why Democrats are ready for a Jewish president... and avoiding the circular firing squad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recession is overdue for our economy with the Fed chairman ordered by Trump to not raise interest rates in an artificial influence to hold it off. If Trump loses the 2020 election and allows the economy to tank before he leaves office, are Democrats prepared for the public outcry? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.