

The Hartmann Report
Thom Hartmann
The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com.
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May 31, 2024 • 9min
Daily Take: Guilty - Is Trumpism a Movement or a Cult?
A movement, being about ideas, has specific, achievable goals. A cult, on the other hand, is mainly about devotion and faithfulness to one person…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 2024 • 58min
Trump Trial Verdict: If Guilty, What Would the Ex-president’s Punishment Be?
Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast, Phil Ittner reports on Ukraine. Putin warns of 'serious consequences' if Ukraine uses western arms in Russia while unleashing fuel-air bombs on Ukrainian villages. Plus Rep. Jamie Raskin predicts how to deal with Alito and Thomas? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 29, 2024 • 58min
Jury Deliberation Begins in Trump Criminal Trial
How did America end up with a far right Supreme Court hellbent on dismantling Democracy one case at a time? Alex Aronson joins Thom Hartmann to discuss. Alex Aronson is former chief counsel to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. Whoa...Alito's neighbors called the cops after an "ugly" run-in (it includes spitting!) with justice's wife. Fascist Alert! RFK condemns the removal of Confederate monuments - Is he behaving immorally to cozy up to Trumpsters? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 28, 2024 • 58min
What is With The Upside Down Flags?
Can Democrats stand up to the corruption and extremism that the fascist right has brought to our Supreme Court and elsewhere? Plus- Thom reads from "Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison" by Chris Hedges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 28, 2024 • 8min
Daily Take: The Press: What Has Happened to the Lifeblood of our Democracy?
How did America reach this point where about half our country thinks up is down, black is white, and Republicans are best trusted with our money and national security?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 27, 2024 • 58min
Our Falling IQ is Showing in the Polls
Author and attorney Sabrina Haake says excessive sensory stimulation is making us less intelligent. Are we slumbering towards idiocracy?- and does it show in Trump's baffling popularity?Plus - the surprising mental upside to practicing gratitude.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 27, 2024 • 12min
Daily Take: What Will Be Trump's "October Surprise"?
Such an action could swing our election toward Trump, but also risks provoking a third world war...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 26, 2024 • 57min
The Truth About Social Security
Alex Lawson from Social Security Works joins Thom- what does the latest trustee report say about the financials behind Social Security's future?Plus- Thom reads from "The Truth About Social Security- Zombie Lies and Common Misunderstandings" by Nancy J Altman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 25, 2024 • 56min
Ali Velshi's Small Acts of Courage
A fascinating conversation with MSNBC host Ali Velshi on his new book, which details the immigrant experiences of his family as they fight for social justice alongside Gandhi in South Africa-- and straight through to protecting America from Fascism today..Plus - Thom reads from "The Black Panthers: Portraits from an Unfinished Revolution".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 24, 2024 • 58min
Going Low, Going High, and Going Nuclear..
Phill Itter is in Kiev watching Putin rattle his nuclear sabre. Is he afraid US aid is about to turn the tide of war?Plus - Democrats need to be taking names and kicking ass. So why aren't they?And, Thom read from "Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery" by Mark Charles, and Soong-Chan Rah.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


