The Hartmann Report

From historic inequality to modern foreign entanglements, America is at a turning point that will define the next century of governance…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The murder of the United Health Care CEO has brought to the surface American anger towards a corporate medical system that lets people die to make a buck- and corporate-bought Republicans support this system 110 percent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The scariest sentence in the English language is: ‘I’m a billionaire, and I’m here to help.’”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the wake of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law, callers of the Thom Hartmann program speculate on the implications of Donald Trump's return to office. U.S. Congressman (D-WI, 2nd District) Mark Pocan refutes listener queries that President Biden should follow suit in his remaining time during a National Progressive Townhall Meeting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead by a yet unknown assassin but clues to his motive are pointing to the bloodthirsty profit United Healthcare makes from denying life-saving insurance claims.  Listeners of the Thom Hartmann program feel the pain and share personal stories and political strategies to combat the injustice of the insurance scam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cohost of the RADICALIZED Truth Survives podcast, Jim Stewartson gives a warning that the Q fringe has not gone away. America doesn't want a Cabinet full of abusers and drunks!? What happens when global powers abandon their word? Just ask Ukraine. It has been 30 years since the betrayal of the Budapest Memorandum. Reporting from Kyiv, Veteran War Correspondent Phil Ittner gives an update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when global powers abandon their word? Just ask Ukraine…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this discussion, Alex Lawson, President of Social Security Works, sheds light on Elon Musk's potential threat to Social Security. He argues that privatizing it could benefit Wall Street executives at the expense of everyday Americans. The podcast also tackles the challenges faced by rural healthcare and the impact of private equity on hospitals. Lawson emphasizes the importance of walking for longevity and explores how political narratives frequently disconnect from public understanding of essential social programs.

Explore the hidden dangers of Medicare Advantage plans that could jeopardize seniors' healthcare. Discover how these plans can lead to claim denials and higher costs, while private insurers prioritize profits over patient care. The discussion highlights the urgent need for reform to ensure better benefits and address deceptive practices. Tune in to learn why returning to traditional Medicare might be the best option for safeguarding your health and finances.

Author and Activist David Pepper joins Thom to discuss the growing lockout of common people from ever holding real power. Will Republicans roll out nationally what they've learned to to do in places like Ohio and North Carolina?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.