The Hartmann Report

Professor Cass Sunstein joins Thom to discuss Impeachment: A Citizens Guide: Impeachment is part of the constitution and seen as an essential section to protect the people; the Founding Fathers means that impeachment should be used for violation of a Presidents misuse of authority. - Thom reads from the Mueller Report, from page 114, what happened at the Trump Tower meeting. - Do the Republicans even believe in Democracy anymore, or have they really turned into a machine for the greed of the very very wealthy? - The Mueller report, from page 117, a description of the meeting between Russian representatives and Trump, Jr. - Who among the Democratic candidates do Thom's thoughtful listeners think is most likely to be able to beat Trump?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 Democratic debates and considers the performances of the candidates. - The Mueller Report - Thom reads from pages 110-114. - Will American Democracy survive Donald Trump? A lot of Americans feels like Donald Trump is taking away their future. Thom Hartmann goes over the best way to deal with Trump induced stress. - Does Trump have a fantasy that he is the only person who can make America great again? Dr. Justin Frank believes that Trump is suffering from the God Complex and that he can control everything in his path. It is dangerous that Trump believes that only he can start or stop a war with Iran at a moment’s notice? - Listeners call in with comments and questions about Trump induced stress and coping techniques. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from chapter one of his books, Walking Your Blues Away, discussing PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder.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 10 Stages of Genocide of Genocide Watch as a prelude to his study on the brutal experience of refugees from South of the Border. What is really happening at the camps for detained migrant children? Have things really gotten this bad in America and what can we do to stop it? Callers respond. - Thom reflects on the now famous but heartbreaking photograph of the dead bodies of Oscar Alberto Martnez and his 23-month-old daughter, Angie Valeria. Found face down on the banks of the Rio Grande River they were fleeing violence and crippling drought from Global Climate Change. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from "All the World's a Stage" by Dennis Weaver with Foreword by Thom Hartmann. - Joining Jim Allen and the Bricklayers District Council in Chicago, Thom reviews the highlights from the first Democratic debate with a discussion of how Ronald Reagan changed enforcement of the employment of migrants and the impact on organized labor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom on communicating the Progressive message, and returning the Democratic Party proudly to FDR's agenda for economic and political rights. Mark Pocan, Progressive leader in the House, discusses the strategy and goals. ~~~ Thom reads from 'The Fight for the Four Freedoms: What Made FDR and the Greatest Generation Truly Great' and 'Reagan Kidnapped the Jetsons'- a chapter from one of Thom's books. Plus a consult with Thom's brilliant listeners on the subject of the Democratic party and how it communicates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom reminds us of Trump's reality TV skills, which Trump is using to dramatize and sell his aggressive posture towards Iran. And a consideration of the theory of the four-turnings... Is this a part of 'The Unraveling'? Jamal Abdi, President | NIAC - National Iranian American Council joins Thom for a deep look at our behavior towards Iran. And Doug Christian with Talk Media News deepens our understanding further with a look behind the headlines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is not just Trump, Republicans are working hard to convince each other and us that the concentration camps housing refugees, are not actually concentration camps. - Book Club: Us Versus Them- The Failure of Globalism - Is Donald Trump lying about Iran to win the 2020 election or is there something else behind Donald Trump's lies and the war crimes they lead to? - Mueller Report page 107. The CNI and Jeff Sessions - Listeners call Thom with questions on the criminal detention of refugee children and speculate if Trump's lack of reasoned behavior may be a result of experiencing fetal alcohol syndrome. - Talk Media News report with correspondent Doug Christian. - Thom reads from Mortal Republic : How Rome Fell Into Tyranny.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lamar Waldron and Thom Hartmann discuss how Trump is using the same tactics as Richard Nixon. Nixon and Watergate resulted in 70 court cases or other legal processes, but it took two years to remove Richard Nixon from office. Nixon crimes and Watergate burglar files are still being withheld, especially those featuring E. Howard Hunt, Roger Stone and others, are being stopped by Trump. How were both presidents tied to organized crime? Why is Trump protecting the legacy of Nixon?  ~~~ Thom reads from Elizabeth Holtzman's book 'The Case for Impeaching Trump'. ~~~ Thom continues to read The Mueller Report, now on page 105. ~~~ Iran expert and former Republican congressman Bob Ney continues his analysis of the unfolding brinkmanship between Iran and American forces in the Middle East.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom embarks on his book tour and reviews his travel dates before welcoming Rep. Mark Pocan for listener calls. - For the Book Club, Thom reads from The Mueller Report page 99. - Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan explores with callers the possibilities of a Democratic Party App and different language strategies for educational reform. - Thom reads from page 102 of The Mueller Report. - Can we stop Gerrymandering? Learn the story of Katie Fahey of 'The People' who enabled a state-wide ballot initiative to change the state constitution of Michigan in favor of the needs of the people and representative government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A focus on Mexico today, and Trump's idea of foreign relations with investigative reporter Greg Palast, fresh back from fact-checking on the ground in Mexico, and brilliant activist Lauria Wallach, with all the details on the Trump's attempt at a new NAFTA. Plus- Iran, China, Russia- how do they fit into this game? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Professor of politics and middle east expert Dr. Trita Parsi joins Thom to consider the possibility that Trump has faked attacks on oil tankers to provoke and justify war with Iran. ~~~ Thom reads from 'State of Confusion: Political Manipulation and the Assualt on the American Mind' by Dr. Bryant Welch. ~~~ Thom compares 'swing campaigns' where candidates reach out to 'the middle' against 'base campaigns' where politicians appeal to their base. Trump is talking about deporting millions of hispanics and going to war with Iran- clearly a base campaign. Why do some Democrats think appealing to the middle will win even though this strategy hasn't worked? ~~~ OAC is challenging Trump's American concentration camps as an obvious- and evil- appeal to his base. Mark in San Diego doesn't think Biden can win as a middle-of-the-road candidate against Trump's base strategy. ~~~ Thom reads from 'How Wealth Rules the World' by Ben G. Price. ~~~ Why did the imprisoned former president of Egypt die in a courtroom? Thom checks in with Talk Media News' Luke Vargas on what we know. ~~~ Jasper in Louisiana asks Thom why he won't run for office himself?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.