The Hartmann Report

In the US, the government sector is around 20-22% of our economy, while in other countries, such as Denmark, it is higher. Is the US on the right side, or should the government be bigger? And how much control should a government have?  Libertarian Economist & President of The Market Institute, Charles Sauer joins Thom to debate. Also, Crazy Alert! The Right Wing wants Salem Witch Trials back! A Trump cultist pastor is actually threatening to expose six women for being witches and for infiltrating into different areas of society.

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Representative Mark Pocan from Wisconsin joins Thom for a National Progressive Town Hall with listeners for the first thirty minutes. Then Thom shares insights on the new "smart" home devices that are, in reality, data thieves attaching themselves to us and our homes like blood-sucking parasites. Callers share unique stories of UFO encounters and poltergeist phenomenon.

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Conversation with Great Minds: Jonathan M. Katz, author of 2 books including his latest, Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire. The Horrible Lesson Rightwing Radicalism Has Taught America Unmasked. If we can’t stop this disintegration of trust in America & the ability to reform and make our government work for all people, apathy will turn it over to the hard right, ending the American experiment.

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the racist politics that flow from it are poison in the bloodstream of our republic. Bishop William J. Barber, II joins Thom on the Voting Rights Mobilization Tour just kicked off (2/14) and will culminate in DC on 6/18.

A former GOP operative says, The fear is the point," in the Florida republican's "don't say gay bill."

The GOP law is responsible as almost 40% of mail-in ballots being rejected in the Houston area.

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Professor Richard Wolff - The Economic Impact Of a War in Ukraine or Taiwan? What would be the economic and real world impact on institutions, markets and average working people of a major military conflict somewhere in the world, for example, Ukraine or Taiwan?

Deep dive with Johann Hari on his new book "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention."

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There are 3 factions: Trump, DeSantis-type neofascists who want to replace Trump, and Cheney/Kinsinger “conservatives” who just want to go back to supporting big corporations and rich people. Who will win? Manufacturers claim just about all eggs will be "cage-free" soon. Will it mean less cruelty? Call Your Members of Congress about DCEs - How the GOP is Coming for Medicare again. A new scheme, Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs) has appeared and is a major threat to Medicare.

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There is an active movement within the United States trying to start a civil war -- and we have two and a half years before the 2024 election to put this country back on track. When should mask mandates end?  Can only white guys kneel?  Is canceling student debt the key to reviving America?

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Following a 16-year bet Republicans laid down in 2006 to block Postal EVs, DeJoy just told Biden to go screw himself: he’s going to buy fossil-fuel vehicles for 90% of the fleet instead of electric. Interim Executive Director of Our Future West Virginia, Kathy Ferguson explains what BBB means to West Virginians. And CA Rep. Ro Khanna holds a national progressive town hall meeting with callers.

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Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, Ben Wikler - "Stop the Steal" Trumpster candidates gone wild in WI. Crazy Alert! Racist Trump Advises Joe Rogan To Stop Apologizing For Using the N-Word. Trump Removing Documents Should Be An Easy Prosecution!! Jamie McLeod-Skinner - Oregon: A Corporate Blue Dog Dem vs Rural Progressive Dem.

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Is the internal war for the Republican party a sign of the end of the G.O.P.? Or will the American oligarchs succeed in ending capital-D Democracy in the United States? Also- why are Republicans taking over school boards?

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