The Hartmann Report

On today's show- Thom's take on Laura Ingram's reaction to immigration and a changing America. Then, Lori Wallach of Global Trade Watch catches up with the quietly ongoing negotiations for a new NAFTA. Callers discuss immigration, NAFTA, and how we're treating our soil. Congressman Bob Ney with Talk Media News looks at the nuts and bolts of the outcome of the special election in Ohio, plus other stories. Thom reads from 'Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, and The Storming of the Presidency' by Joshua Green. Then finally, author Nancy Altman of Social Security Works refutes pervasive conservative propaganda meant to destroy support for the social safety net.

As the special election in Ohio remains too close to call, Greg Palast, investigative reporter specializing in elections explains the methods used to disenfranchise thousands of voters in that district. Progressive Caucus Congressman Mark Pocan fields listener calls to get an inside view of politics in the House. Thom and Ellen Rattner from Talk Media News highlight interesting stories in the headlines. And finally, chairman of the DNC Tom Perez explains his party's strategy for special elections and midterms.

On today's program - saving the planet from the corrosive influence of reality TV. Nelliberals try to break Canadian health care, social security, medicare, and other public services. Caller Ray brings up issues of demandingness and empathy. Paul S. Ryan of Common Cause asks whether Trump has violated election law. Luke Vargas stops in with the world news, and finally Jamal Abdi of the National Iranian-American Council gives his perspective on the possibility of war with Iran.

Chauncey DeVega helps us prepare for the end of the racially-driven fascism of the Trump presidency. Republican commentator Rick Wilson describes his new book- 'Everything Trump Touches Dies'. And finally in the Talk Media News segment congressman Bob Ney- who speaks Farsi and knows Iran well- apprises us on the danger of the situation there as the first round of Trump sanctions takes effect.   And, Jared calls in to discuss deplatforming Alex Jones, and the questionable origin of conspiracy theory qAnon.

On today's program, Thom looks at the conservative movement- the ways that players including Reagan and the Koch brothers kept us from facing global warming, and pushed policies that increased economic inequality- all while manipulating poor whites with racist rhetoric. And then- how Donald Trump jumped in the vehicle others built and drove away. Will he drive us off a cliff? Thom takes your calls, and Luke Vargas with Talk Media News catches us up on world headlines.

On today's program, Thom talks with Dr. Michael Mann- who first coined the term 'the hockey stick' to describe the unprecedented rapid rise in atmospheric CO2. We find out the data coming in suggests global warming is happening even more rapidly than expected. Congressman Bob Ney catches us up with the news from Washington's perspective. Dr. Richard Wolff stops by, and so does Charlotte in Tallahassee, and other intriguing callers.

On today's episode, Luke Barnes with ThinkProgress explains the fringe-right conspiracy theory QAnon. Then, Thom asks whether the millionaire-backed libertarians are winning in their attack on American institutions that protect the common person. Ellen Ratner of Talk Media News catches us up with what's really going on in the world. Trump attacks the Free Press, and Paul in East Texas tries to end the show with a different point of view.

On today's program, Tom asks why the mainstream media won't cover important issues like climate change, trumped up wars, and voter suppression, all of which are having massive consequences for the world we live in. To discuss this, Thom is joined by Russ Baker who has written extensively on the Bush family. Thom is also joined by Greg Palast, who doggedly pursues hard evidence of the methods used by Republicans to manipulate elections. And, Luke Vargas from Talk Media News drops in to update us on the state of international politics.

Tom considers evidence suggesting that Trump might use war with Iran as a pretext to declare martial law. For perspective on this , he checks in with holocaust survivor Dr. Henry Oster- author of 'Kindness of the Hangman'- for his perspective on the creation of the fascist German state. Fellow commentator Juan Cole, who has written on the subject of US-Iran relations, gives his opinion. Then, Congressman Bob Ney from Talk Media News drops in to discuss the events of the day. All this, plus listener calls and a reading from 'Why Buddhism is True' by Robert Wright.

Thom takes your Anything Goes Friday calls. Also, Congressman Rick Nolan joins us to discuss the "Go to Washington, Go to Work" Act.

Congressman Mark Pocan takes your calls. Also Prof. Richard Wolff drops by to discuss America's Debt Economy for Workers & CEOs are getting record pay. Finally, Lori Wallach to discuss Trumps tarriffs.

The Tax Cuts are why worker wages are falling off the edge and why Elizabeth Warren's 50% Tax Rate will raise your Paycheck & Quality of Life. Also, Will Bunch drops by to talk about Reality Winner, who warned us all about Trumps ties with Russia and is still in prison.

GOP Troll or Real? Caller calls, "What Have the Dems Done for Black People?" Thom Hartman and Joe Madison answer. Also, Jamal Abdi discusses Trumps latest tweets on Iran.

Congressman Ro Khanna and Thom take your calls. Thomas Frank drops by to discuss his new book, Rendezvous with Oblivion, Reports from a Sinking Society. Also, Professor Jason Stanley joins us to talk about how fascism works.

Thom takes your Anything Goes Friday calls, and Steve Bhaerman (aka Swami Beyondananda) drops by to discuss comedy, politics, and more.