

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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Jan 2, 2025 • 58min
Delay, Deny, Depose
A large majority of Americans are telling pollsters everyone should have access to health care. And yet medical treatment is ever more expensive and limited. Can we bounce back or will corporate psychopathy prevail?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 2, 2025 • 12min
Daily Take: What the Science of Predators and Prey Tells Us About the Morbidly Rich and Working People
Nature and economics share some fascinating patterns, one of which explains why Donald Trump is about to become president and how the morbidly rich have appropriated over $50 trillion from working class people since the 1980s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 1, 2025 • 58min
The Great Capitulation
As the rich, corporations, and even the media rush to kow-tow to Donald Trump, is the reality of fascism settling in right in front of us? How quickly and far will it go?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 1, 2025 • 9min
Daily Take: How the GOP Exploits the Migrant Crisis
It seems that every time a Republican goes on one of the national political TV shows, he makes sure to get in the lie that Joe Biden opened the southern border wide open, or toss in a reference to Biden's open borders. It is, of course, a vicious lie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 31, 2024 • 10min
Daily Take: Will America Die Gradually, Then Suddenly?
January 6th was a rehearsal; they're now planning 2025. Coups quietly build to an explosive tipping point, then suddenly appear as a fait accompli…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 2024 • 57min
What Will the Media Look Like in the New Regime?
As 2024 winds down, Thom Hartmann reports on significant news stories and trends that may have slipped out of view. Listeners call in to voice concern of the future of the free press and the 4th Estate after the inauguration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 2024 • 15min
Daily Take: The War on Wisdom: How the GOP Made Smart Uncool
Why Republicans Fear Critical Thinking, Science, and Equality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 29, 2024 • 57min
Does the Superman Archetype Realize Radical Altruism in Action?
As hope dwindles with the rapid approach of the Trump regime, Thom Hartmann analyzes news stories while a caller points to the Superman icon for hope. Missouri Republicans attempt to overturn voters on abortion access. Thom explains noblesse oblige and the commitment prior leaders adhered to with serving the good of their constituents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 28, 2024 • 60min
Can Changing our Food Really Save the Environment and Democracy?
Frances Moore Lappe joins Thom to share how we can eat better and save democracy and the planet by improving our diets. Lappe is an Activist / Author or co-author of over 20 books including Diet for a Small Planet (50th anniversary edition). Also electric plane startup Heart Aerospace races to decarbonise short-haul flights. Plus Norway taxes cow-farts to combat climate change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 27, 2024 • 58min
Profits Over People
The spotlight is on giant health care companies and the way they deny care to those who need it. So how well will we cope if another pandemic unexpectedly hits us?Plus - Thom reads from "The Healing Power of Neurofeedback" by Stephen LarsenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.