Best Thom Hartmann Podcasts (2026)

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Ep. 443: Despair Is Not an Option in 2026 -- Thom Hartmann on the Next Year of Trump 2.0 52:39

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Thom Hartmann is the nation's #1 progressive talk radio host and a New York Times bestselling author. His new book is The Last American President: A Broken Man, a Corrupt Party, and a World on the Brink. Hartmann reflects on the first year of Trump 2.0 and the destruction and chaos it has unleashed on American democracy, society, and the world. Yet…

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The Truth Is What He Says It Is 57:59

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Will Donald's supporters keep believing his deluded lies about health insurance, or will the reality of denied coverage and insane premiums bring millions of people back to reality? Plus- Thom reads from "Rendezvous with Oblivion: Reports from a Sinking Society" by Thomas Frank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

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Is the Day of Reckoning Coming? 57:38

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Social Security and Medicare aren’t abstract programs — they keep millions of Americans alive. Critics warn Trump-backed policies could force seniors and disabled Americans to delay or skip lifesaving care. We break down what’s changing, who’s at risk, and why this could become a public health emergency. Executive Director of Social Security Works,…

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Rating Donald Trump 2.0. With Historian Douglas Brinkley. 32:31

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In this episode historian Doug Brinkley discusses the unprecedented ways in which Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of presidential power. Brinkley compares Trump's actions to historic moments, such as FDR's attempts to pack the Supreme Court and Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, but notes that Trump's use of executive orders and his …

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Daily Take: Is the Post Office About to Decide the 2026 Midterms? 12:11

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A quiet USPS postmark change could turn “on time” ballots into “too late” ballots by the millions… 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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What Kind of World Do We Want? 58:18

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It’s one of the greatest preventable mass deaths in modern history: around two people every minute of every day, day and night, week after week, soon to be year after year. Elon Musk has called USAID — the agency administering programs like George W. Bush’s PEPFAR which have saved tens of millions of lives, most in Africa — “a criminal organization…

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541 Gold - 2025 market performance - ROTH conversions 56:18

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Investing Skeptically: Gold ETF. Should you invest in gold? 2025 Market performance Data Should you do a ROTH conversion?By Phil Ferguson

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Daily Take: A New Year Begins and the Trump Cartel Tightens Its Grip Through Wealth, Force, & Faith 11:24

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A New Year Begins and the Trump Cartel Tightens Its Grip Through Wealth, Force, & Faith 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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Why Are Republicans Calling Control Over Women a Family Value? 58:19

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Michelle Goldberg warns that the modern Republican Party is slipping into open, unapologetic misogyny, and even Republican congresswomen are starting to say the quiet part out loud. They’re learning there’s a brutal difference between being useful to powerful men and being respected as an equal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C…

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Daily Take: We’ve Got 11 Months, So Are We Going to Change the Democratic Party or Watch the Right Keep Winning? 13:17

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The clock is ticking, and cynicism isn’t a strategy. Here’s the concrete, local, Tea Party-style roadmap to rebuild Democrats into a fighting progressive party… 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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Money is What Matters (to Republicans) 57:59

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We know that people die when they don't have access to health care- so why does the system that Republicans have built in the richest country on earth not prioritize human life? 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: Why Do Third-Party “Dreams” Keep Turning Into Republican Power? 14:27

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A warning to every progressive voter: In America’s election system, your third-party vote can be a gift-wrapped victory for the GOP… 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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Democracy, Foreign Policy and Journalism in Trump 2.0. With Peter Baker and Susan Glasser. 41:22

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In this episode of The Bill Press Pod taken from of Bill’s live event, 'Talk of the Hill,' Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times and Susan Glasser who writes the online column "Letter from Trump's Washington" in The New Yorker, where she is a staff writer. They discuss their experiences and insights into modern journal…

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How Economists Cause Harm Even as They Aspire to Do Good (with George DeMartino) 39:23

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For more than a century, economists have told us they’re simply “describing the world as it is.” But what if their theories aren’t neutral — and are quietly doing enormous harm? This week, we’re joined by economist George DeMartino, author of The Tragic Science, who makes a devastating case that modern economics has helped legitimize policies that …

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Who Decides the Truth in America Now? 58:34

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From government pressure to political targeting, critics argue Trump is redefining which beliefs are “safe” and which are suspect. We look at where this power comes from, how it’s being used, and why free speech advocates are sounding the alarm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

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Daily Take: Nothing Is Ours Anymore: Is the "Rental Economy" the Most Destructive Scam in Modern American Capitalism? 11:12

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From 50-year mortgages to paywalled car features, the rental economy is replacing ownership with lifelong monthly bills... 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 Real Problem — and the Real Solution 57:43

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As the cost of health insurance continues to climb, politicians debate how to control those costs and expand coverage. But the truth is, there’s already enough money in the system to cover everyone. It’s just being siphoned off by insurance corporations for profits, lobbying, and stock buybacks. Rachel Madley, PhD exposes the details in Wendell Pot…

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When Crooked Officials Collude with Gun Makers for Profits Over People 57:42

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When politicians hand the gun industry a liability shield, they’re not “protecting freedom,”they’re protecting a business model built on body counts. Before Trump, Republicans largely only shaded the truth: George W. Bush’s administration asserted “we know” Iraq has WMDs. The statements danced on ambiguous intelligence, carefully presenting suspici…

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Shadow Diplomacy and Betrayal of Allies 58:10

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Lev Parnas, Ukrainian-American businessman turned political activist, and author joins Thom to expose the reality of Donald's duplicity with Ukraine. Is Russia already at war with us? Tanks aren’t rolling through cities, but cyberattacks, proxy wars, sanctions, and covert operations are everywhere. Has the world already crossed the line into global…

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Daily Take: Trump’s Christmas message "Scum" wasn’t just offensive. It was a warning. 10:17

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Trump’s Christmas message "Scum" wasn’t just offensive. It was a warning. 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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Unmasking the "Christian" Right. With John Fugelsang 36:14

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In this episode, Bill talks with John Fugelsang about his new book, Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. The discussion focuses on what it really means to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and critiques the hypocrisy of the religious right. Fugels…

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Ep. 442: Christmas Holiday Weekend Special -- Our Hope Tanks and Hard Times 47:25

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On this special Christmas holiday episode of the podcast, Chauncey DeVega reflects on this very surreal and challenging year and tries to find some mirth, merriment, positive energy and joy to refill his (and our) hope tanks. Chauncey taps into the joy of childhood nostalgia and a longing for a simpler time as he looks through store catalogues from…

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Trump's Plans for Venezuela Are Worse Than War Crimes 58:20

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Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are going to do unspeakable things to the people of Venezuela. The result is going to be more money for big oil companies, and a lot of dead people. Plus a Wisdom School musing on the ubiquity of panpsychism. Racist pundit Nick Fuentes advocated for non-Christians to receive the death penalty. See Privacy Policy at htt…

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Daily Take: Christmas 11:51

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Christmas: The Night We Reignite the World. When the Longest Dark Becomes the Turning Point… 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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Keeping the Winter Lights of Hope Ablaze 58:26

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Thom Hartman unravels the mysteries of pagan Yule traditions with a hopeful view of optimism in dark times. Also an exploration of the DrawDAO project yields promising new efforts for fighting climate change via the open-sourcing of carbon dioxide removal & storage. Dr. Irwin Redlener of The Ukraine Children's Action Project reveals essential human…

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EP245 - Your Presence is the Present! 13:01

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your loved ones!For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COA…

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Daily Take: Santa Claus for Billionaires, Debt for You: Thanks Trump 23:39

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The playbook that showers the rich, spikes the debt, then demands you sacrifice Social Security and healthcare… 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 Nazi Mind: Twelve Warnings from History 58:00

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Author Laurence Rees dives deep with Thom on a topic urgent for our times. Like Thom, Rees has studied the rise of Hitler carefully- and found that fascism always starts by conspiracies, fear, and the necessary creation of a dangerous enemy out of "those people"... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…

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Daily Take: Deregulation Was Never About “Freedom” 18:59

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Deregulation Was Never About “Freedom”—It Was About Permission to Poison 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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Challenges for the Media in Trump 2.0. The Editors'' Year-end Roundtable. December 23, 2025 38:18

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In this episode, Bill discusses the challenges faced by the media during Donald Trump's second term with Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief of CQ-Roll Call, Jeff Dufour, Editor-in-chief of The National Journal and Sudeep Reddy formerly a Managing Editor at Politico and now Washington Bureau Chief for MS-Now, the renamed MSNBC. The discussion covers the un…

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If America Is “Winning,” Why Does the Economy Feel Like This? (with Talmon Joseph Smith) 40:58

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America has never been wealthier—so why does it feel so hard to get by? New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith joins Nick and Goldy this week to unpack the growing gap between economic headlines and the lived reality of most Americans. With nearly $200 trillion in national wealth and half the country holding just a sliver of it, they…

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Town Hall with Congressman Mark Pocan 57:59

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The progressive Congressman reads the Washington DC tea leaves as he takes callers from across the nation. Plus- Thom reads from "Kickback: Exposing the Global Corporate Bribery Network" by David Montero. 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: Is a New "New Deal" About to Wipe Out the Old Political Order? 13:35

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The commons, unions, and a livable wage built the first mass middle class. Now younger voters want to reboot that machine at full throttle… 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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Proof Republicans Care More About Money Than American Lives 57:49

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How Much Profit Is Your Life & Health Worth to Them? House speaker Mike Johnson, says affordable health care ‘just was not to be’ while a house Republican torches his own party's healthcare bill as "milquetoast garbage." 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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Could the Board of the Pulitzer Prize Take Trump Down? 55:59

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Will the supreme egoist be snared by his thirst for vainglory? Could the board of the Pulitzer Prize take Trump down? After deranged Donald picked a fight with the board, the Pulitzer lawyers demanded info that he would prefer to keep hidden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…

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Think Trump Is Bad? You’re Not Ready for What Young Republicans Just Did 58:33

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Attorney and radio host Dean Obeidallah reports that what we have seen from today’s GOP is that it will not moderate. Instead, it will move further and further to the right. The young Republicans at Saturday’s event simply confirm that very reality. And they warn us of what we must be prepared to defeat. Epstein reveal fizzles. See Privacy Policy a…

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"People are pissed." The Reporters' Roundtable. December 19, 2025 53:35

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Trump Unraveling? Too Many Deportations? “Affordability” Sticking. Trump’s Speeches. Why Did Susie Wiles Talk? MTG’s Strategy. Congress’ Very Bad Year. Dem’s 2026 Senate Chances. With Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline, Jennifer Bendery, Reporter for HuffPost covering Congress, Trump and authoritarianism, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governo…

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EP244 - Imagine... what if? 38:53

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8Imagine... what if?For more information on this podcast, please visit www.adhdisover.com📘 Purchase Roman's "ADHD IS OVER!" book now on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8📑 DOWNLOAD FREE PDF: "ADHD Diagnosis Survival Guide":www.adhdisover.com💻 SCHEDULE FREE ADHD COACHING EXPLORATION SESSI…

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Daily Take: Is the New Message of Trump’s White House "Power First, People Last"? 10:20

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A palace rising on public ground while the affordability crisis tightens its grip isn't just bad optics, it’s a betrayal of the idea of America… 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 Turns the White House Into a Petty Propaganda Museum 58:25

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FCC scrubs "independent agency" language from their website as they decide they're with the dictator. Phil Ittner - Ukraine Update - reality bites...Russia. Trump Turns the White House Into a Petty Propaganda Museum. 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: Was That a Speech or a Breakdown? 8:00

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A stark look at the speech that blurred the line between leadership and losing control on the world stage… 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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Will Trump Finish a Second Term? 58:22

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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles may have accidentally revealed Trump's failing mental health in an interview she has since called a 'hit piece' Donald Trump is furious. After the brutal murder of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Trump responded not with empathy, not with basic human decency, but with venom. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

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EP243 - I hate School. But I love Learning. 1:29:21

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Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! on Amazon:tinyurl.com/532b2ck8My guest today is Allison Krug or ‘Coach Alli’ as she is better known by her clients. Allison is the founder and CEO of Artemis Professional Coaching. She is not only an epidemiologist - you heard that right - but she’s also an ADHD coach, and an ICF PCC Credentialed Energy and High Perf…

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Town Hall with Congressman Adam Smith 57:59

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The progressive Congressman from Washington state takes callers from across the nation. Plus- Thom reads from "The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party" by John Nichols. 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: Who’s Really Pulling the Trigger: The Shooter, or the Predator Lobby? 13:09

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When politicians hand the gun industry a liability shield, they’re not “protecting freedom,” they’re protecting a business model built on body counts… 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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"Everything is Projection or Confession?" Trump's Cognitive Decline with Dr. John Gartner 34:22

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In this episode Bill interviews Dr. John Gartner, a former Johns Hopkins professor and founder of Duty to Warn. In his return to the Bill Press Pod, Dr. Gartner provides an in-depth analysis of President Donald Trump’s cognitive health, asserting that Trump exhibits signs of severe cognitive decline and personality disorders such as malignant narci…

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The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding (with Osita Nwanevu) 43:07

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Extreme inequality and democratic decline aren’t separate crises—they’re the same crisis. This week, Osita Nwanevu joins Paul and Goldy to explain how America’s constitutional design, corporate power, and decades of upward redistribution have eroded both political and economic freedom. He outlines what real democratic governance would mean inside g…