Guest-host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast sits in for Thom Hartmann and welcomes back his father Joe Smith. The ever popular 'News with My Dad' segment covers the stories of the day, shout-outs and a Straw in the Wind.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
While the ideas and policies promoted by the libertarian wing of the Republican Party have made CEOs and billionaire investors very, very rich in recent decades, it’s killing the rest of us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The UK government minister is blaming Trump for their racism crisis. US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic year - Say what? National Progressive Townhall - Congressman Ro Khanna. The FTC is Suing Big Pharma for Inflating Insulin PricesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
But where did all this “greed is good” as a political philosophy that Zuckerberg is now embracing start?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dean Obeidallah - Trump just asked Netanyahu to interfere in the 2024 election - Say what?! Who else is tired of Trump's treasonous chaos? A sexual assault victim speaks out against Trump, ‘I Tried to Push Him, He Kept Coming Back At Me.’ How can a man like this ever have been elected and a step away from being re-elected? Theocracy hits ND - Judge sides with Catholic diocese — suspends abortion, IVF and LGBTQ protections in ND.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inside the GOP's 30-year plan to dominate America’s talk radio system…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who is better for the economy? 400 economists endorse Kamala. When Will They Ever Learn Alert! Project 2025 Mastermind boasts of killing dog with a shovel. REALLY!? There’s a new contender for the Republican man who most easily insults women. States are changing their election rules as voting begins - say what!?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trump is a pathetic simulacrum of a man, and the example of masculinity he is offering is damaging many of the young men of our nation, as well as anybody with whom they interact. Thank goodness for Tim Walz as a role model for young males. Also, Liz Cheney wants a new political party - what would it look like? Murder rate fell this year at the fastest rate in American history! Thank you, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
At least it’s not what decent, caring, honest, hard-working, patriotic, family men do. None of it. Instead, this is what bigots, racists, and fascists do, be they male or female…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
National Progressive Town-hall Meeting with Representative Mark Pocan, U.S. Congress (D-WI, 2nd District) Chair Emeritus - Congressional Progressive Caucus. Also a new study, published in the journal Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome found that people on low-carbohydrate, high-fat, and high-protein diets have increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
CNN Identifies Trump's 12 most egregious lies and The Foods That Fight Inflammation. CNN recently fact checked 12 completely fictional stories that Trump has told in the last month. Plus new evidence reveals food and beverages that reduce damaging inflammation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
GOP claiming they never heard of Mark Robinson? Say what?! Hoffa rips O'Brien. And...Did Matt Gaetz attend drug fueled party with teenagers? Geeky Science! Does drinking with your food prevent food poisoning? You Betcha! The Politics Girl is here - Leigh McGowan speaking about her new book - How to Fix America Before We Really Blow It. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I can hardly wait...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why didn't the Teamsters union endorse Kamala? Could it be racism? Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv Phil Ittner - Ukraine Update Greg Palast - Vigilantes Inc...America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The GOP’s desperate election ploy: disenfranchise women to win…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Episcopal Priest Dr. Rev. Matthew Fox explains the inspiration for his new book, Trump & MAGA as Antichrist: A Handbook for the 2024 Election. Plus Licensed Mental Health Professional, Cult Expert & Author of several books including, The Cult of Trump / Founding Director Freedom of Mind Resource Center, Dr. Steven Hassan Gives an Update on The Cult of Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Congressional Republicans push to keep drug prices sky-high, defying voters, and fueling corporate greed…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Samuel Alito and German rightwing aristocrat linked to US anti-abortion activist. The Republicans are demanding the press stop calling them fascists, just like I predicted. Georgia’s abortion law has led to the death of two women. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Just because Trump was conceptually right about tariffs (but terribly wrong in how he executed them) doesn’t mean we should all freak out at any mention of them...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Crazy Alert! Is Laura Loomer the next Mrs Trump? Every moment MAGA fights among themselves is a lost opportunity for them to attack Harris/Walz. And with Loomer so tightly knit to Trump, the 50 plus days remaining until the election could easily descend into further attacks, chaos, conspiracies and madness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Duane Godfrey
Thom..the lady's suggestion of air dropping supplies is a good one. Your trepidation on 20lbs under a parachute is not sound
Scott Matheson
How Elon Musk sees himself (41:00)
Scott Matheson
48m:40s - How #fascism is coming to #America.. a decades long 'successful' endeavour.
ID28187755
Thom, I love the show, but why cut off all the callers, it always sounds rushed, let the conversation develop!
ID28187755
Love the show, really thoughtful commentary and I like hearing the callers. I’m curious though why the break after every two callers? There is no ad often. Let the conversation go and develop. Fewer breaks!