The Hartmann Report

Today, a national town hall meeting with Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan. Plus- Thom reads from "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan " by Matt Farwell and Michael Ames.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SCOTUS has placed itself above Congress, the Constitution, and the Founders. The Court is corrupted by a handful of morbidly rich “friends” whose affiliated groups are constantly bringing cases or amicus briefs to the Court. Congress needs to exercise its regulatory duty over the court.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why do conservatives want to keep a large part of our population on the margins of society? And will they put the economy in the tank to make sure Democrats don't get elected?Plus - Why tax cuts only really help rich people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans are managing to control Wisconsin even with a minority of the vote. Are their tactics a glimpse of future minority control of the United States?Plus - What to do about the gerontocracy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump is using mob tactics to defend against the prosecution of his crimes. If he is re-elected will he start imprisoning people? Also - are education intimidation laws the opening steps to establishing fascism?Plus - Thom reads from Justin Frank's "Trump On The Couch".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radioactive waste specialist Kevin Kamps briefs Thom on the massive releases of tritium water from the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant. Also in this episode- are increasing level of microplastics in our foods a danger to us?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr Marty Goldstein joins Thom with his tips for keeping your dog healthy.Also today: man traps, Russian troops on Viagra, fairness among animals, and Ted Kennedy's brick phone.Plus- Thom reads from his book "The Prophet's Way: A Guide to Living in the Now".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Undocumented's Brendan Fischer has the details on how Republicans are using "Eagle AI" to get rid of Democratic voters.Also- the No-Labels trap - is it non-partisan or in reality fighting for what billionaires want most?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DeSantis is moving to help police get away with crimes in what could be his next step towards a fascist take over. Can he be stopped before he becomes the next GOP frontrunner? So much for the party of law and order & The NC Chapel Hill’s student newspaper front page today is shocking - I'll tell you why.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The merger of billionaire wealth with Republican governance — the public be damned — threaten the integrity and future of the American experiment. Hit by a hurricane and you need new appliances? DeSantis tells you to screw off - Just how tiny and hateful can he get? Crazy Alert! Jesse Waters hosts a a disgraced oil industry funded scientist for his attack & denial on climate change and green energy. Phil Ittner - Ukraine update, Putin nukes, drones & the ruble falling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.