The Hartmann Report

Dictators rise by weaponizing fear and dividing the people. Trump is following the playbook step by step; now, it’s just a matter of who he’ll target first…

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"Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead."

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How ancient Rome’s democratic collapse set the stage for America’s current crisis…

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With Trump in power and MAGA Republicans controlling Congress, how can progressives push for change? Senator Ron Wyden shares strategies for advancing a progressive future, even in the Trump era. Plus the Republicans who voted against preventing wildfires in California and Gavin Newsom exposes Musk lies.

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Evil doesn’t negotiate—it devours: The perils of trusting Republicans with America’s future. The GOP isn’t interested in Democracy, and it’s time to wake up…

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News...Jack Smith's report, Hegseth confirmation, Musk buying TicTok, and judge in healthcare ceo killing case tied to big healthcare. The Grievance Machine: How Republicans Weaponize Fear to Win. There are so many lies and BS coming from Trump, Musk, et al that California had to launch a website to rebut them. Will it work?

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Why Democrats must build their own outrage machine now: it’s time for a coordinated attack on Trump’s grievance empire…

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Trump's BFF- corrupted federal judge Aileen Cannon- has ordered Biden not to make public Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's report on Trump's many crimes, and his attempt to cheat the 2020 election. Should Biden use his newly minted presidential immunity to make the report public anyway?

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A single memo launched a strategy to control media, courts, and public opinion, reshaping American democracy. To reclaim it, Democrats must build a powerful media and policy network.

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The GOP relies on lies, because what they are really selling is making the rich richer. This is why the right wing always opposes fact checking and even real news that deals in facts at all.

Plus- Thom reads from "The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family" by David Cay Johnston.

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