The Hartmann Report

Rep. Jayapal's sister SuSheela is running for Congress- and doesn't take corporate money. Can pro-Israel dark money take her down? Will they succeed at paying to put a corrupt Democrat in that seat? Also- what is the representative's take on Israel?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fully 20% of American business is now controlled by private equity, which is draining billions out of our economy every week to stash in the money bins of its morbidly rich owners...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host Jefferson Smith joins Thom for a fascinating look at democracy and politics in America. Between Jeff's deep thoughts and Thom's quick mind, this is a fascinating discussion on Republican shenanigans, the need for empathy in politics, and how Democrats might work towards justice for all Americans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the GOP bans more & more books, the American Federation of Teachers is fighting back. They’re giving away more than 10 million books to combat book bans. President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten joins Thom Hartmann and attorney Jefferson Smith with the storySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bernie Sanders discusses the major currents that will shape America in the coming months and years, the crisis in Gaza, wealth inequality, the climate and more. Vermont poised to become first US state to charge big oil for climate damage & what Trump promised big oil if they give him $1 Billion. Good News Alert! Trump promised Wisconsin jobs - but - Biden actually delivered them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The willingness to destroy our collective home in exchange for riches is one of the most extreme examples of greed run amok…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why America Needs to Know about Trump Getting Spanked in Silk Pajamas World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target - we're heading for 2.5C - Why isn't this all over the media? Crazy Alert: RFK Junior says a worm ate part of his brain (LITERALLY!)....really?! Can you be Prez with part of your brain gone? Dean Obeidallah - What happens if Trump is found guilty on all counts? Also report from Ukraine with Phil Ittner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even if Trump isn’t put back into the White House this fall, the damage he’s done to our nation’s moral fabric will take at least a generation to heal...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Stormy Daniels takes the witness stand in New York, the protests- and the war- rage on. Is it a part of our democratic tradition for students to take control of buildings and impede classes and graduations as they call for us to stop sending money and aid to Israel? Plus - Thom reads from "Criminology on Trump" by Gregg Barak.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to seizing power, Republicans apparently believe the rule of law, and thus our democracy, is merely an inconvenient impediment to be brushed aside…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.