The Hartmann Report

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The for-profit health insurance industry has attached itself to us like a giant, bloodsucking tick and "Scientific Racism" is part of the reason why.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elon Musk's controversial endorsement of a far-right group in Germany raises international concerns. The podcast dives into the potential impacts of this on European stability and U.S. politics. It also highlights the ongoing student debt relief efforts and the need for corporate accountability. Discussions on immigration emphasize the struggles faced by workers and the importance of language skills in fostering cultural understanding. Moreover, the influence of billionaires on democracy is scrutinized, alongside the challenges of changing minds in a polarized landscape.