The Hartmann Report

Abortion could become a death penalty offense if the GOP gets their way. 21 South Carolina lawmakers are proposing a bill that would make abortion a death penalty offense in their state. Thom speaks with Shaunna Thomas, Co-founder and Executive Director of UltraViolet. Plus, is it time for transgender people to organize? Lawyer and radio host Ellie Krug, a transgender woman, joins Thom to emphasize the need for trans organizations to fight back against far right attacks on their community. Also, is the end of the war near? On the front line in Ukraine, a report from journalist Phil Ittner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have the recent spate of toxic train spills been the result of lax regulations championed by Trump?Also - can planting trees make a real impact on the climate crisis?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kathryn Lewandowsky from Whole Washington and Monifa Bandele from Mom's Rising join Tom for a critical discussion on access to healthcare in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The cosmic brain guy is back! With political division and tension sky-high across the country, how can we access a healthy mind?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can we keep our empathy for all of our fellow Americans going in the face of relentless conservative shenanigans? Plus - photo journalist Nate Goudy shares his first-hand observations of what really happened on January 6th when the capitol building was overrun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Media studies professor Nolan Higdon joins guest-host Jefferson Smith to percolate on what we've learned about the lies of Fox News.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 leads a deep conversation on what Democrats and Progressives can do to make life better for us all. Plus - polling analyst Grace Adcox shares her insights into how Democratic priorities are seen by the majority of Americans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In for Thom today, guest host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd podcast asks, what do you want to get a fresh start on? Despite Republicans cooling on him, CPAC is still the Trump show. Dueling CPAC and Club for Growth events highlight the divide within the GOP ahead of 2024. Mike Pompeo says that any conservative president would do better than Trump. Plus, they knew it was a lie: The behind-the-scenes happenings at Fox News while the network pushed false claims about Dominion Voting Systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's shrunken middle class is at the mercy of powerfully wealthy corporations and billionaires, while wages and working conditions worsen. Can we turn the tide against Reagan's policies that have brought us to this point?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fascists always start by declaring themselves the victims of others. Victimhood is essential to the fascist worldview; it’s at its core. Also, how the Murdaugh trial shows off privilege in America. Pregnant refugee women are on the run in the US. Russia appears to have a plan to attract 7 million conservatives - Does it appear to be working? Jim Crow is alive and well in Mississippi. It looks like the WI supreme court is using antisemitism to win. Leaked audio is showing a very ugly side of rail management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.