The Hartmann Report

We've got a guy in the White House who is behaving like John Gotti- the mobster who had the same lawyer as Trump. But to distract from Trump's obviously impeachable crimes, how will the right wing hammer Biden for his son's lucrative gig in the Ukraine?Is this the face of the rise of oligarchy across the world, as fake populist billionaire right-wing leaders take political power based on media propaganda and dirty tricks?From the extortion of a foreign leader to helptake down Trump's rival to implying the whistleblower should be killed, Thom brilliantly steps through the who-what-when-where of this situation. And does all of this make Biden look bad to the benefit of Warren?And what is up with the Cloudstrike hack of the DNC server and the right wing propaganda built around that story? Did Trump's conspirators hide the evidence on Trump's very own secret server? And will Bill Barr and others join the Trumpers who are already in federal prison for Trump's crimes?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom summarizes the damning series of events we learned about this week. Which Democrats are holding out on supporting the impeachment investigation? And Progressive Congressman Ro Khanna answers calls from across the country to get an insider's view on the impeachment inquiry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smoke is in the air- what part will Progressives play in all of it? ~ Thom goes in depth about the VP with Tom LoBianco author of "Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House." ~ Michigan caller Dennis predicts that Trump will be removed from the White House by military police on charges of conspiracy to commit treason. ~ Book Club reading from "The Shadow President: The Truth About Mike Pence" by Michael D'Antonio. ~ Naomi Klein joins Thom live in studio for an intimate talk on the climate fires burning around the world, the subject of her new book that makes the case for why we really do need a Green New Deal. ~ Dr. Seth Moran, of the Cascades Volcano Observatory shares his thoughts on Mount Hood and volcanic eruptions. The most dangerous volcanoes in the United States are being ignored and that could lead to some very bad things. ~ Thom reads from his own book on warming the world to extinction. ~ Talk Media News report with Doug Christian.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom airs and reviews Congressional hearing on whistle-blower scandal with the Intelligence Committee ~ What is the impact of Trump's corrupt actions? Thom discusses with callers. ~ Thom reads from "Impeachment: A Citizen's Guide" by Cass Sunstein. ~ Talk Media News report with former Congressman, Bob Ney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the media missing when reading the newly released transcript? Thom delves into the details with astute callers. At this moment when it appears certain that Donald Trump has used the power of his office for corrupt political purposes, the larger question that we will all live with for years is how will the Republican Party respond. Will they pretend that he was simply an aberration, drop him like a hot potato, and go back to pretending that they have some legitimate existence beyond doing the bidding of billionaires and corporations? Or will they open the party to politicians who are actually interested in serving the people? As long as the Supreme Court continues to assert that there is absolutely nothing wrong with billionaires and corporations owning their very own politicians, odds are The GOP will simply continue to be an extension of the lobbying industry. With or without Donald Trump. ~ Will Boris Johnson resign over the UK Supreme Court decision and Brexit? The British Supreme Court ruled that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful. White House correspondent, Victoria Jones of the DC Radio Company joins Thom to explain that the 11 justices effectively said that Johnson lied to the Queen. The main issues are all to do with preventing Parliament from debating Brexit, which is due on 31 October. ~ Talk Media News report with Bob Ney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time To Clean House?Trump’s Ukrainian extortion scandal is metastasizing across his administration. It’s now apparent that his Chief of Staff played a role in stopping the money that Congress had appropriated for Ukraine to defend itself, and that Mike Pence communicated part of the implied threat, to the Ukrainian president. If impeachment goes forward, it should not be limited to Trump. It’s time for a major house cleaning, and that means impeaching Pence as well., which, according to the Constitution, puts the Speaker of the House in the White House. ~ Ralph Nader worries courts won't stop Trump. Ralph Nader joins Thom Hartmann today to discuss impeachment, Congress and Donald Trump. Could our only hope come from impeachment or beating him in the general election? ~ Thom reads from "Revolution of Values: Reclaiming Public Faith for the Common Good" by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to impeach! Will the solstice herald a new season of change as we recognize Trump's crimes? Author Seth Abramson is live with his Thom to discuss his latest Trump blockbuster 'Proof of Conspiracy'. He shares an in-depth run-down of Trump's coordination with foreign powers from Israel to Saudi to Moscow... and then some. And, why is so much conservative propaganda online manufactured in the Ukraine?  Did Trump ask the president of the Ukraine to manufacture dirt on the Bidens? And as the Democratic party is becoming more Progressive, Thom tells Judy in Denver not to give up hope! Why did Dan Coates really resign? Is he the whistleblower? Jay in Illinois wants to know why the Democrats won't take action. And plus Talk Media News' Bob Ney with the hottest headlines from around the world.--See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The secret way to remove Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh? Is there a secret way to remove Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh without having to get the Senate to approve? Ian Millhiser has the answer and shares it with Thom Hartmann. ~ One third of North American birds have disappeared. What does this disaster mean? ~ Thom reads from "The Case for Impeaching Trump" by Elizabeth Holtzman ~ Is Trump going to attack Iran to save Saudi Arabia? ~ The United States government has officially confirmed three UFO sightings but before we make first contact, scientists are warning that aliens could have sinister intent and we need to be careful! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LGBT SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KARL FRISH FIGHTS FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY AND CONGRESSMAN RO KHANNA TOWN HALL Inspired by his partner, a public school teacher, political activist Karl Frisch is fighting the GOP in Fairfax County. Congressman Ro Khanna fields listener questions in a telephonic Town Hall. Thom reads from his book "ADD Success Stories: A Guide to Fulfillment for Families with Attention Deficit Disorder" Book Club reading "The Monarchy of Fear: A Philosopher Looks at Our Political Crisis" by Martha NussbaumSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Was Trump pressuring Ukraine for negative information on Joe Biden's son in exchange for military aid? The Climate Strike is happening worldwide and speculations are rising on who may be the whistle blower? ~ Book reading from "The Inner Level: How More Equal Societies Reduce Stress, Restore Sanity and Improve Everyone's Well-Being" by Kate Pickett and Richard G. Wilkinson Thom Hartmann is joined by Treger Strasberg and Rob Strasberg the founders of Humble Design, a Detroit based non-profit helping families transitioning out of homeless shelters by providing furnishings and design services. ~ Talk Media News report with Doug Christian ~ Economist, Professor Richard Wolff analyses the recent activity of the Federal Reserve and explains the potential impact and historical relevance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.