Author, broadcaster and scholar Thom Hartmann warns of the existential threat of a virulent new oligarchy: the third frontal assault by the ultra-wealthy in American history to use their concentrated economic power to seize maximum political power - and overthrow democracy once and for all.

Featuring

Thom Hartmann, a best-selling author of over 30 books in print and host of the #1 progressive talk show host in America for more than a decade, has co-written and been featured in 6 documentaries with Leonardo DiCaprio about climate change. 

Credits

Executive Producer: Kenny Ausubel

Written by: Kenny Ausubel

Senior Producer and Station Relations: Stephanie Welch

Associate Producer: Emily Harris

Producer: Teo Grossman

Host and Consulting Producer: Neil Harvey

Resources

Thom Hartmann – Supreme Oligarchy at the Gates | Bioneers 2025 Keynote

Thom Hartmann – All Life Is Organized Around Democracy | Bioneers 2020 Keynote

Democracy v. Plutocracy: Behind Every Great Fortune Lies a Great Crime | Bioneers Podcast

Kenny Ausubel – Hostile Takeover | Bioneers 2025 Keynote

This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the radio and podcast homepage to learn more.