The Hartmann Report

Each escalation — from ICE kidnappings to threats against critics — is a measure of how much authoritarianism we’ll tolerate before we push back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thom returns! Louise and I saw Superman; you should too. But don’t tell your Maga friends. Also apparently, Epstein had hidden cameras in all his properties, and his private island was completely wired for recording and viewing. He had the material for entertainment, insurance and blackmail....and where are they? Does Bondi have them? Plus is Rosie O’Donnell another dictator test? Is Delusion the Right's New "Weapon of Mass Destruction"? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith of the 'Democracy Nerd' Podcast is joined by his esteemed father Joe Smith for the popular News with my Dad segment. On Jeff's last day he shares inspiration, poetry and stories to encourage listeners to become more politically active to fight fascism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith of the 'Democracy Nerd' Podcast speculates on what the potential formation of a new political party by Elon Musk might mean. What are the ways to get youth and non-voters engaged and wrench politics away from the super rich? What about American ghost towns?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith of the 'Democracy Nerd' Podcast is joined by his esteemed father Joe Smith for the popular News with my Dad segment on current events. Also Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Ukraine & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast, Phil Ittner reports on the amped up barrage of Russian drone attacks after irresponsible comments by Pete Hegseth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He didn’t need a jungle. With lies, fear, and blind loyalty, Trump built his Jonestown in the heart of our republic — and millions are still drinking…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 of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann to ponder the power of words.   Epstein Files failure proves Trump lied but why? - Was Trump in the files? The failure to release signature campaign promise is turning Trump's greatest defenders into his newest critics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Militia attacks on weather radars aren’t just crimes: they’re symptoms of a deeper sickness that rightwing media, foreign trolls, and the GOP are using to devastate our democracy via lies and hate...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 of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann explaining that Trump's policies put Texas underwater. The flooding in Texas is not random, it is the result of Climate Change caused by deregulation - and by Trump's policies that think billionaires getting one more percent is worth more than the people of Texas. Also callers share communication insights on how left and right can speak to each other without hostility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every failed democracy has one thing in common: the people assumed someone else would save it...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.