Best Thom Hartmann Podcasts (2024)

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Thom and Jeff Put Their Heads Together 58:06

26d ago58:06

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Guest host Jefferson Smith joins Thom for a fascinating look at democracy and politics in America. Between Jeff's deep thoughts and Thom's quick mind, this is a fascinating discussion on Republican shenanigans, the need for empathy in politics, and how Democrats might work towards justice for all Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Change the Conversation on the Economy 58:02

3h ago58:02

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Imagine if we were fighting to expand Social Security and Medicare- instead of letting Republicans chip away at it? Could the media change the debate? And meanwhile, why is CEO pay ballooning year after year? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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"A lot of back and forth." The Reporters' Roundtable June 7, 2024 44:28

3h ago44:28

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Battle for Senate Control. GOP Focus on Revenge. “Double Haters” Key. Biden in Normandy. Senate GOP vs Contraception. House GOP vs International Criminal Court. More “Weaponization” Hearings. With Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ Roll Call, Katherine Tully-McManus, covering Congress for Politico, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor for the…

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EP174 - Magnesium to the Rescue 37:03

21h ago37:03

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My guest today is Natalie Jurado. Natalie is the founder of Rooted In (https://berootedin.com/) a line of therapeutic magnesium infused moisturizers that actively calm and relax your mood. She is a sought after thought leader, educator and speaker and has worked at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 8 years. She’s considered an expert …

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Anniversary of D-Day Remembered Despite Trump's Repulsive Insults 55:30

21h ago55:30

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An all Republican court gives Trump a delay past the election in the Georgia case where he demanded, threatening prison, that the Secretary of State give him over 11,000 votes. This is as bad as it gets. Ukraine Update with Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast Phil Ittner. An all-Republican court gives Trump a delay…

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Daily Take: Why the Spineless, Craven, & Sold-Out GOP Sides with Trump's Big Lie 2.0 7:49

1d ago7:49

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We are the last barrier to America being overwhelmed by this fascist tide. You, me, and average people like us. Nobody else is coming to our nation’s rescue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Gangster Justice 1:00:41

2d ago1:00:41

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ProPublica has discovered that many of the witnesses in Trump's legal cases have been rewarded with jobs, cash, and plumb positions. Can justice ever be served for Donald the Don? Plus- Thom reads from "Reign of Terror: How the 9/11 Era Destabilized America and Produced Trump" by Spencer Ackerman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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Daily Take: Are We All Bozos On this Giant Experimental Bus? 8:35

2d ago8:35

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This fall may well be the first big national test of this “new internet,” and, like the Internet Research Agency’s interventions in 2016, could well lead to disaster... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Putting a Finger on the Scales of Democracy 56:37

3d ago56:37

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Will the forces that want Trump 2.0, like OPEC and rich people get what they want? Will 34 felony convictions even make a difference in the minds of Trump supporters or will propaganda and the price of gas deliver the win? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Daily Take: America Is Under Assault by a Cancerous Mind Virus the Founders Warned Against 10:02

3d ago10:02

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Religious evangelism can be a deadly thought virus. It explicitly posits that, “There is only one right way to live and we know what it is” along with, “There is only one true God." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Inside the Verdict with Jonathan Alter. 31:38

3d ago31:38

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Jonathan Alter, former columnist for Newsweek and publisher of the Old Goats newsletter, joins Bill to discuss the dramatic ending of Donald Trump's trial and its potential impact on the 2024 election. Alter, who spent every single day inside the courtroom, describes the moment when the foreperson of the jury announced the guilty verdict on all 34 …

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Getting a Fascist Miseducation 58:51

4d ago58:51

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Florida is paying teachers to mis-learn the truth of America's religious-agnostic foundation. Will ignorance be the basis of a Trump-led pseudo-Christian authoritarian state? Or will freedom reign? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Daily Take: How Fascist Leaders are Using "Irregular Warfare" Against America 13:20

4d ago13:20

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Irregular warfare involves the use of propaganda, proxies, or people willing to betray their own country... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Winning By Cheating 58:51

5d ago58:51

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Can the Republicans Lock-in GOP Power in Texas? It will take a constitutional amendment, but it will mean a Democrat could never win a statewide office ever again. Will this and other test runs in red states spread? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The G.O.P. Loves the Mud Sill Theory 55:51

6d ago55:51

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Republicans are making it easier for poor kids to go to work at a young age, but harder for them to get a broad education. Will the privately educated rich kids finally get to have servants again, like the good old days? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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First Prez Convicted of a Felony in History 58:20

7d ago58:20

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What has Trump been convicted of so far? Crazy Alert! Will Trump lose his liquor license at Mar a Lago? Roberts declines meeting with Senate Democrats about Alito controversy. Say what? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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" A nuclear bomb in the courtroom." The Reporters' Roundtable. May 31,2024 46:21

7d ago46:21

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Trump Guilty. Times 34. GOP Closes Ranks. Effect on non-MAGA GOP. Trump: “I’m Innocent.” Down-Ballot Effect? What Should Biden Do? CA Senate Race. Gavin Newsom in the Wings. With Joe Garofoli, Senior Political Writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, Melanie Mason, Senior Political Reporter at Politico and Marisa Lagos, Political Correspondent for K…

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Daily Take: Guilty - Is Trumpism a Movement or a Cult? 8:32

7d ago8:32

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A movement, being about ideas, has specific, achievable goals. A cult, on the other hand, is mainly about devotion and faithfulness to one person… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Trump Trial Verdict: If Guilty, What Would the Ex-president’s Punishment Be? 58:18

8d ago58:18

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Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast, Phil Ittner reports on Ukraine. Putin warns of 'serious consequences' if Ukraine uses western arms in Russia while unleashing fuel-air bombs on Ukrainian villages. Plus Rep. Jamie Raskin predicts how to deal with Alito and Thomas? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …

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Jury Deliberation Begins in Trump Criminal Trial 58:03

9d ago58:03

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How did America end up with a far right Supreme Court hellbent on dismantling Democracy one case at a time? Alex Aronson joins Thom Hartmann to discuss. Alex Aronson is former chief counsel to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. Whoa...Alito's neighbors called the cops after an "ugly" run-in (it includes spitting!) with justice's wife. Fascist Alert! RFK cond…

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What is With The Upside Down Flags? 58:03

10d ago58:03

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Can Democrats stand up to the corruption and extremism that the fascist right has brought to our Supreme Court and elsewhere? Plus- Thom reads from "Our Class: Trauma and Transformation in an American Prison" by Chris Hedges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…

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Daily Take: The Press: What Has Happened to the Lifeblood of our Democracy? 8:17

10d ago8:17

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How did America reach this point where about half our country thinks up is down, black is white, and Republicans are best trusted with our money and national security? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Political Media is Failing Us. 45:03

10d ago45:03

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In this episode, Bill discusses the media's coverage of the 2024 election with media critics Jay Rosen, a Journalism Professor at New York University and Brian Beutler, a long-time journalist and author of the Off-Message newsletter (OffMessage.net) They criticize the media for focusing too much on the horse race and not enough on the potential con…

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Our Falling IQ is Showing in the Polls 58:02

11d ago58:02

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Author and attorney Sabrina Haake says excessive sensory stimulation is making us less intelligent. Are we slumbering towards idiocracy?- and does it show in Trump's baffling popularity? Plus - the surprising mental upside to practicing gratitude. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri…

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Daily Take: What Will Be Trump's "October Surprise"? 11:58

11d ago11:58

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Such an action could swing our election toward Trump, but also risks provoking a third world war... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Truth About Social Security 57:19

12d ago57:19

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Alex Lawson from Social Security Works joins Thom- what does the latest trustee report say about the financials behind Social Security's future? Plus- Thom reads from "The Truth About Social Security- Zombie Lies and Common Misunderstandings" by Nancy J Altman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/…

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Ali Velshi's Small Acts of Courage 56:26

13d ago56:26

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A fascinating conversation with MSNBC host Ali Velshi on his new book, which details the immigrant experiences of his family as they fight for social justice alongside Gandhi in South Africa-- and straight through to protecting America from Fascism today.. Plus - Thom reads from "The Black Panthers: Portraits from an Unfinished Revolution". See Pri…

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Going Low, Going High, and Going Nuclear.. 58:01

14d ago58:01

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Phill Itter is in Kiev watching Putin rattle his nuclear sabre. Is he afraid US aid is about to turn the tide of war? Plus - Democrats need to be taking names and kicking ass. So why aren't they? And, Thom read from "Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery" by Mark Charles, and Soong-Chan Rah. See Privacy Po…

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Daily Take: Why the GOP Deploys the “Mudsill Theory” to Destroy Social Mobility in America 11:05

14d ago11:05

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Thus, today’s Republicans are finally close to fulfilling Hammond’s and Reagan’s vision (while ironically repudiating America’s first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln)… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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"This isn't a normal world." The Reporters' Roundtable-May 24, 2024 41:35

14d ago41:35

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Nikki Endorses Trump. Alito Flag Scandal. Voting Rights Fail. Assassinate Trump BS. Trump Trial Political Fallout. Libertarians and Trump. Border Bill Fails Again. With Maya King, New York Times Politics Reporter covering The South, David Jackson, National Political Correspondent for USA TODAY and Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief at the National Journa…

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From Russia, with Love (and votes) 58:02

15d ago58:02

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Trump's collusion with Russia is well-documented and well known- several of Trump's associates have even gone to jail for it. So how can the right wing credibly try to pin Russian election interference on Hilary Clinton? Plus- Thom reads from "Defying Hitler: A Memoir" by Sebastian Haffner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

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Daily Take: Why is the Guy Who Told Us to Drink Bleach a Step Away from Being President? 8:19

15d ago8:19

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Trump's political Teflon coating is at least a hundred times more effective than Reagan’s was in his wildest dreams. Why? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Taking Trump's American Fascism Head-on 58:02

16d ago58:02

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Michael Tomasky of the The New Republic is not afraid to use the f-word. When Trump talks about 'the vermin within' and building concentration camps, can we see the modern G.O.P. primarily as anything other than a fascist party? Also - Why is Trump's treason trial lawyer dragging her feet to protect the former president from his involvement with fo…

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Daily Take: Is Trump America's New Tokyo Rose? 10:18

16d ago10:18

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Money-as-speech has metastasized so extensively it threatens to kill its host, ending democracy here and turning America into another Putin- or Orbán-style autocracy run by Trump... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Insane Scam of Private Capitol 57:59

17d ago57:59

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As much as 20 percent of the American economy is in the grips of Wall Street's bloodsuckers. How does "private equity" get away with pillaging everything from old people's homes, veterinarians, and every other kind of business, loading them up with debt, abandoning retirees, and firing workers just to make a dirty dollar? See Privacy Policy at http…

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Daily Take: Revolution, Fear, and Power: The Unseen Threads Connecting Stalin’s Russia to Modern America 11:44

17d ago11:44

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America’s billionaires — along with the rest of us — should be every bit as frightened of the avatars of fascism like Trump, Bannon, and Orbán as they are of the ghosts of the long-dead USSR... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The View from Inside the Courtroom with Jonathan Alter 26:43

17d ago26:43

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Jonathan Alter is a presidential historian and longtime reporter and columnist for Newsweek in its heyday. For the last few weeks, he has been in the actual courtroom with Donald Trump every single day. He and Bill discuss the trial of and the likelihood of Trump being convicted of a felony. The defense has just about wrapped up its case, with Mich…

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What Will Life Under Trump 2.0 Feel Like? 58:01

18d ago58:01

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Why do more Americans have a favorable view of Trump even though Biden's policies are objectively more successful? The economy is growing rapidly, wages are up, factories are being built- why doesn't this translate to support for the Democrats? Plus- Thom reads from 'After Trump' by Bob Bower and Jack Goldsmith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

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Daily Take: The Supreme Scheme: How Alito & Thomas Are Fueling the Ongoing Trump Coup 12:31

18d ago12:31

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Why both Thomas — whose bribe-taking in exchange for his votes on Citizens United and other cases is well documented — and his rightwing buddy Sam Alito must resign or face impeachment... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Fossil Fuel Scam Continues 56:02

19d ago56:02

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As we begin another boiling summer, big oil is buying politicians like there's no tomorrow- and if they get their way, there might not be. Can we change paths to a green energy future before we make earth largely uninhabitable? Plus- Thom reads from Climate Chaos: Lessons on Survival from Our Ancestors by Brian Fagan See Privacy Policy at https://a…

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Susheela Jayapal Goes To Washington? 57:46

20d ago57:46

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Thom speaks with the so-far less famous Jayapal, who is running for Congress from her hometown of Portland. But will massive amounts of money from a foreign government put a corporate Democrat in her place? Also, is there a growing backlash around the world against right-wing governments? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…

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Billionaires are Sick Money Addicts 58:10

21d ago58:10

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Scrooge McDuck Republicans are going out of their way to screw working-class people. Will enough wake up to what is being done to them to prevent full-blown fascism? Plus- Thom reads from 'The Lords of Easy Money' by Christopher Leonard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no…

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Daily Take: The Last Time Oligarchs Tried to Take Over America It Led to Civil War 16:38

21d ago16:38

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Is America in the final stage of the 40-year transition from a forward-looking & still-evolving democratic republic into a white supremacist ethnostate ruled by a small group of fascist oligarchs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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"Regular Rude Squabbling. "The Reporters' Roundtable-May 17, 2024 40:55

21d ago40:55

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Cohen Testifies. MAGA Reps to NY. Speaker Johnson, Too. Veep Race. Debates Are On. Weed Downgraded. Maryland Senate Race. Hearing Chaos. With Katherine Doyle, Reporter for NBC News, Arthur Delaney, Political Reporter at Huff Post and Kirk Bado, Editor of National Journal Hotline. Today Bill highlights the work of the World Central Kitchen and Jose …

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Uncertainty At Home and Abroad 58:05

22d ago58:05

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Phil Ittner is on the ground in the Ukraine. What will the consequences be of a third round of military conscription in Russia? As a series of almost contradictory polls try to forecast Trump v. Biden, how can Biden have a serious debate with a professional liar? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…

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Daily Take: Why are Republicans Quicker to Steal Our Votes than to Take Our Guns? 12:08

22d ago12:08

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“Both Texas and Georgia are actually Blue states; the only reason Republicans have as much power as they do in each is because of massive voter roll purges and voter suppression laws.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Should Biden Debate Trump? 58:30

23d ago58:30

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Should Biden debate Trump? Is it wrestling with a pig? Is the GOP planning to outlawing divorce? The 2 new crimes committed by Trump unmasked - how many investigations and trials will Trump have before enough is enough? Whatever happened to members of Congress respecting the courts and the law? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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Daily Take: Bribery Unleashed: The Supreme Court's Wealth-Driven Corruption Crisis 9:18

23d ago9:18

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Congress must stand up for what’s right and consistent with American values: Legally bribed politicians and judges isn’t that... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Healthcare Now's Gillian Mason & Vermont State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale 1:08:33

24d ago1:08:33

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Positively Progressive presents the new leader of Healthcare-NOW, our longtime partner on the road to improved, expanded, single-payer Medicare for all. Veteran organizer Gillian Mason takes the helm from Benjamin Day as he moves on to organize around the climate crisis. In the second segment, Positively Progressive highlights another amazing, youn…

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Citizen's United Strikes Again and Democracy Suffers 54:49

24d ago54:49

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Biden is hiking tariffs and protecting America. Outside conservative groups are buying senate seats in the battleground states. Citizen's United strikes again and democracy suffers. Alabama Mercedes workers begin UAW vote Why are Louisiana Republicans voting on the side of child rapists rather than their victims? Tennessee woman denied abortion aft…

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