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The Hartmann Report

The Hartmann Report

Thom Hartmann

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Overview

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.


3643 Episodes

Commonwealth Report: Gas Prices Climb as Trump’s Iran Blockade Drags On

Gas prices climb as Trump’s Iran blockade drags onSanders-backed progressives surgeA Vermont town fights ICEEpstein ties reach a top Trump appointeeSeniors brace for cuts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

How Long Must We Suffer Incompetent Toadies?

Trump has named a housing official to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the country's top spy chief who oversees 18 government intelligence agencies. Also where has Donald disappeared to, not seen in person in some time?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Daily Take: What Would America Look Like Without Citizens United?

What Would America Look Like Without Citizens United?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Commonwealth Report: Voters Rage at Corruption

Voters rage at corruptionThe Pentagon hires a Capitol rioterThe Court blesses a racist Alabama mapCBS guts PelleyGas prices surgeBig Food copies Big TobaccoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

Commonwealth Report: Maine’s Flooded with Dark Money to Crush Graham Platner

Maine’s flooded with dark money to crush PlatnerTrump rips out ocean climate sensorsA mortgage crusader gets the spy keysTrump wants a loyalty test on your tax dollarsWill Newark shut down their ICE jail?And Ebola races across CongoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Will Joe Rogan Replace 60 Minutes?

60 Minutes was one of the most-watched shows in America- now it's falling apart. This is what happens when billionaires and their unqualified nepo-babies take over American institutions. So who is really going to end up '86-ed'? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Commonwealth Report: A secret White House office copies vote.gov

A secret White House office copies vote.govMillions face losing Medicaid over red tapeWho funds Congress's Israel tripsPlus mosquitoes and a mayor who repealed bedtime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Daily Take: Why America is Falling Apart

Why America is Falling Apart...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Krugman wants a de-MAGAfication of America

Krugman wants a de-MAGAfication of AmericaThe boat strikes top two hundred deadBillionaires buy CaliforniaHegseth purges the NavyAnd the rich plot their escape See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

America Deserves Better for Our Semiquincentennial Birthday

A celebration intended to honor the founding of the United States is rapidly being repackaged as a celebration of Trump himself: his movement, his grievances, his white supremacy, his misogyny, and his power. The Roman emperors understood the deal they were making with the public: bread and circuses. Trump has inverted the formula. He’s keeping the circus and taking away the bread.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Commonwealth Report: Bernie wants the public to own half of Big AI

Bernie wants the public to own half of Big AIRepublicans embrace NaziismTrump guts FEMA before storm seasonThen hides his recordsRogan eyes Sixty Minutes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Daily Take: Trump Has Rewritten America’s 250th Birthday Around One Person: Himself

Trump Has Rewritten America’s 250th Birthday Around One Person: Himself...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Congressman Adam Smith

The longtime Democratic congressman from Washington State takes listener calls on the critical issues facing us today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2026

A Complete and Obvious Violation of Free Speech

The wannabe dictator's justice department is ramping up the illegal punishment of their enemies using the law and by grabbing private records. Meanwhile- Israel just threw out the agreement they signed along with Trump in order to eject Palestinians and seize more Palestinian land. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

The Future May be Brighter Than We Think

Thom interviews guest Jeremy Lent on his new book, Ecocivilization, which theorizes on a new system potentially approaching that could change the way of life across the world. Instead of favoring left or right, capitalism or socialism, the system would change to one that works for the people and for the Earth, without having to do away with technology.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Daily Take: America Just Expanded Voting Rights To Corporations. Yes, Really.

America Just Expanded Voting Rights To Corporations. Yes, Really.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Trump's DOJ hunts E. Jean Carroll helpers

Trump's DOJ hunts E. Jean Carroll helpersICE critics unmaskedDon Jr. cashes in for $620 millionNetanyahu shreds the ceasefireThiel runsGilded horses for the kingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

Is America Calling This a Deal When It Looks Like a Surrender?

Is America Calling This a Deal When It Looks Like a Surrender?A judge hands corporations the voteDon Junior’s $620 million windfallDHS airport threatsIsrael’s expulsion planInflation surges See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Mayor Mamdani Brings Affordable Housing to the Empire State

Trump Slaps Gag Order on Every Federal Worker in America - Is this the End of Whistleblowers? Mamdani Drops the Biggest Housing Plan in NYC History. Is America going to allow convicted assailant Trump to use the DOJ to hunt down his victim E. Jean Carroll? Plus veteran war correspondent, Phil Ittner reports some good news from Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Daily Take: Reagan Burned Down the American Dream — Can We Still Save What’s Left?

Reagan Burned Down the American Dream — Can We Still Save What’s Left?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Is Donald Trump About to Drag Us Into Another Messy Killing-Spree War?

Is Donald Trump About to Drag Us Into Another Messy Killing-Spree War?DOJ launches revenge hunt against E. Jean CarrollTrump eyes Cuba strike, illegal currency portrait, prediction-market griftPlatner leads Collins.Fox’s Kudlow calls Mamdani a StalinistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

Can Democrats Finally Break Trump’s Corruption Machine?

Can Democrats Finally Break Trump’s Corruption Machine?Schiff blocks Trump’s billion-dollar payoutsIsrael pounds Lebanon as children dieCanada picks Sweden over BoeingCBS sanitizes the newsBalcony solar quietly empowers renters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game

Political scientist and Democratic political theorist, Rachel Bitecofer, PhD, explains why Democrats fail to win voters to their side, and what they can do to develop new winning political strategies. Trump hands Putin the crown jewel of NATO. What's next? Plus Geeky Science: What’s the real sleep sweet spot for living longer, and why has the fun disappeared from American life?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Trump Hands Putin the Crown Jewel of NATO

Trump Hands Putin the Crown Jewel of NATODHS threatens to ground flights to blue citiesFederal workers face a gag orderMamdani builds 200,000 homesDrivers unionizeAmerica’s fun, stolenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Daily Take: Trump’s Next Big Lie: Declaring Victory in Iran While America Loses

Trump’s Next Big Lie: Declaring Victory in Iran While America LosesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Is Trump Secretly Dismantling NATO?

Is Trump Secretly Dismantling NATO?A nationwide federal gag orderConsumer confidence tanksSouth Carolina Republicans defy TrumpAnd RFK Jr. gets bitten by snakesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Why Are Women Veterans Erased from Arlington’s Website?

Arlington National Cemetery has scrubbed from its website information and educational materials about the history of black and female service members. Also journalist Craig Unger joins the program to explain the difference between an asset and an agent. Do all roads lead to the inescapable and horrifying conclusion that Trump is a Russian asset?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Daily Take: America’s Deadliest Con: How Racism Keeps Millions Sick While Helping Healthcare Billionaires Cash In

America’s Deadliest Con: How Racism Keeps Millions Sick While Helping Healthcare Billionaires Cash InSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Is the World about to crash?

Is the World about to crash?One in six sentences from Trump’s cabinet is pure flatteryA global financial crash loomsSocial Security shrinksArlington erases its women veterans.And Sweden goes smoker freeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

ICE Is Quietly Rolling Out a Crematorium Network

Eighteen detainees have died in four months. The government will not say where the bodies go...Also Thom speaks with entrepreneur and author, George Koch, about his new book titled, "Bullies, Parasites and Slaves: Replacing Exploitation with Mutual Care." ICE is quietly rolling out a $55 billion crematorium network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Daily Take: Did Trump Just Pull Off the Biggest Heist in Modern History?

Did Trump Just Pull Off the Biggest Heist in Modern History?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Have Our Recent Wars Been Worth Even a Single American Life?

Have Our Recent Wars Been Worth Even a Single American Life?Billionaires hit record highsConsumer sentiment craters to a 70-year lowHawaii outlaws corporate electionsPutin's elite turnsMassie names Epstein names.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

LBJ’s Warning on White Resentment Still Haunts America

In today’s latest news update, Thom Hartmann breaks down the latest developments in US politics, breaking news, and what it means for working Americans.  The study shows racial resentment can override economic self-interest, helping explain why America still resists stronger safety-net policies. Plus National Progressive Town Hall with Rep Mark Pocan answering listener questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

The Music Man's Enticing Trance

Did they sink money into Trump just to watch It vanish? Imagine a MAGA voter who put his financial faith in Trump three times. In 2021, he bought $1,000 worth of stock in Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). In 2025, he bought $1,000 worth of $TRUMP meme coin. And he ponied up a $500 deposit on five golden, made-in-America Trump phones to give as gifts last Christmas. What is his $2,500 investment in all things Trump worth today? As recently examined by the Daily Kos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

Why Is Trump Indicting a 94-Year-Old Cuban?

A U.S. indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro in Miami. President Donald Trump began fixing his sights on Cuba’s nearly seven-decade-old communist regime at the beginning of the year following the U.S. military attack on Venezuela and the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. Plus Ukraine update with veteran war correspondent Phil Ittner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Republicans cancel an Iran war powers vote because they'd lose

Republicans cancel an Iran war powers vote because they'd loseDHS overpays Trump cronies tenfold for ICE warehousesWill your airport get punished?Russia fires uranium warheads at UkraineAnd Denver innovatesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Daily Take: Republicans Found $1.8 Billion Overnight for Trump’s Thugs — So Why Are Seniors Choosing Between Food and Medicine?

Republicans Found $1.8 Billion Overnight for Trump’s Thugs — So Why Are Seniors Choosing Between Food and Medicine?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Gas Prices About to Explode

Gas prices about to explodeTrump’s slush fund melting the GOP majorityDNC tries to bury its own autopsyBig Tobacco buys flavored vapes back for $5 millionThe end of late-night comedySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Rejecting the Healthcare Trap

Thom is joined by David Sirota, founder & editor-in-chief of The Lever , Oscar-nominated writer (”Don’t Look Up”), former speechwriter for Sen. Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. Topic: An oligarch-funded think tank is trying to preemptively undermine Medicare For All even before Democrats win back power. Some candidates are rejecting the ploy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Daily Take: Jeff Bezos’ Tax Scam: Why Billionaires Want Their Workers to Stop Paying Taxes

Jeff Bezos’ Tax Scam: Why Billionaires Want Their Workers to Stop Paying TaxesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Why white resentment kills the safety net

Why white resentment kills the safety netThe $1,450 Iran war tax on your familyTrump’s 3,600 stock tradesBen-Gvir’s abuse videoTrump’s billion-dollar ballroom grabSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: The UN Warns of Food Shock

The UN warns of food shockTrump owns the inflationCapitol cops fight his insurrectionist slush fundMassie fallsSummer gas surgesAnd could aliens crash the banks?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Is Fox News Engaging in Consumer Fraud?

Sabrina Haake of the Haake Take joins Thom to ask, Is Fox News engaging in consumer fraud? Plus, “People Have Got to Know Whether or Not Their President Is a Crook…” Are Republicans Finally Cracking on Trump’s Iran War? Also Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse - Shadow hearings and corruption.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Senate cracks on Iran war as Cassidy flips

Senate cracks on Iran war as Cassidy flipsTrump’s DOJ buries his taxes foreverCastro indicted?Bond markets screamPentagon dumps CanadaSuper El Nino looms See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Daily Take: “People Have Got to Know Whether or Not Their President Is a Crook…”

“People Have Got to Know Whether or Not Their President Is a Crook…”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Senate cracks on Iran war as Cassidy flips

Senate cracks on Iran war as Cassidy flipsTrump’s DOJ buries his taxes foreverCastro indicted?Bond markets screamPentagon dumps CanadaSuper El Nino loomsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

Commonwealth Report : Trump Dumps Cornyn for Scandal-Scarred Paxton

Trump dumps Cornyn for scandal-scarred PaxtonJackson torches her own CourtHis retribution chief revoltsDeportations killed American jobsAnd five primaries that could break his gripSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Despotic Children of Dictators Frequently Don't Laugh Last

Investigative reporter, Heidi Siegmund Cuda of the Bette Dangerous magazine expounds on recent article - The Sons Also Rises, Despite the media headlines showing the toothy grins of the Trump boys, look past the images to the real stories of sons of dictators that came before to see how this story will likely end. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Commonwealth Report: Trump tries to kill the ICC for Netanyahu

Trump tries to kill the ICC for NetanyahuHe’s running a hedge fund from the OvalHis Treasury lawyer boltsWill Trump fire the referee?Should the church run the government?And do your dreams happen in another universe?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Daily Take: What Happens When a President Stops Obeying the Constitution?

What Happens When a President Stops Obeying the Constitution?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

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