Best Thom Hartmann Podcasts (2025)

Whether bought, brainwashed, or bullied, the six conservative justices have abandoned their oath, and the consequences are tearing our republic apart… 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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How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray (with Nat Dyer) 41:18

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In the second episode of our Trade series, Nick and Goldy talk with author Nat Dyer about his book Ricardo’s Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray. Dyer reveals how David Ricardo’s famous theory of comparative advantage—long touted as proof that free trade is always a win-win—was built on unrealistic assumptions and a false …

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Trump's New Restrictions on Pentagon Reporters 58:31

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Trump is going after another adversary and he's firing a prosecutor to get away with it. Holman tried to sell the border for 50K and so far is getting away with it. California has banned ICE masks - how are they going to implement it? You should be alarmed at Trump's new restrictions on Pentagon reporters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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EP215 - Charlie Kirk had ADHD 47:59

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8CHARLIE KIRK HAD ADHD is an episode reflecting on a Turning Point video that was posted on Facebook 4 years ago, where Charlie talked about his own experience with being diagnosed with ADHD as a kid... watch for yourself and see what he thinks 'overmedicating' young boys …

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Daily Take: The Oldest Warning Sign: How History Links the Death of Comedy to the Death of Democracy 7:42

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The past teaches us one truth: when laughter dies, liberty soon follows... 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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Be Proud, Be Loud, Don't Shrink Away 59:18

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The right-wing machine wants you scared of progress, but I’m here to speak their worst nightmare out loud… If you’re even remotely associated with the Democratic Party, whether running for office, helping out, or just breathing while Democratic, the GOP and their right-wing media attack dogs will label you a “far left radical.” Be proud, be loud, e…

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Solidarity Conquers Over Rising Fear 59:18

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Sitting in for Thom Hartmann is guest-host Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works. Alex discusses finding joy in dark times with singer song-writer Brock Butler known as the positive vibe technician for Perpetual Groove. Co-founder of Drop Site News, Ryan Grim reports on the staggering death toll rising in Gaza with Israeli strike…

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A Very Dangerous Moment 57:59

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As the fascist oppression and aggression is growing ever bolder, are we at a point in society's de-evolution where free speech will regularly be met with violence and control? 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 very chilling moment." The Reporters' Roundtable. September 19, 2025. 46:50

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Kimmel Cancelled. FCC’s Carr: More to Come. Big Media Keeps Caving. Trump Attacks Reporters. Chilling Effect? AG Bondi vs. Free Speech. Right Wing’s New Cancel Culture. Will There be Accountability? With Sabrina Siddiqui, national politics reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Hunter Walker, investigative reporter for Talking Points Memo and Geoff …

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EP214 - ADHD is a Feature 19:15

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8ADHD IS A FEATURE is an episode about a recent insight I had while hiking. What if the ability to take in and process more information is actually a feature of the human operating system that gets turned on through trauma? And what if we can't turn it off, but we can harn…

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Daily Take: The Day America Stepped Over the Edge 10:17

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The reason we’re at a pivotal moment in America is because most people don’t know how to answer this question: “How do you know when you’re really no longer living in a democracy?” 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 Noir the Dictator's Plan 58:26

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Filmmaker Connie Field of Clarity Films explains the new movie about confronting the policies and corruption of Hungary’s autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Trump is following the Dictator's Plan to take over democracy. As Viktor Orbán dismantles Hungary’s democratic institutions, three women—a journalist, a politician, and a nurse—work tirele…

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Daily Take: Silencing the Press, Targeting the People: The Pyramid of Authoritarian Violence 7:41

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When reporters become prey, the public becomes the battlefield. We’ve crossed into the second tier… 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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400 Days Left to Save American Democracy 57:59

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Conservative hypocrisy is showing all over the place as the MAGA Republicans push to destroy free speech in the name of their new martyr... Meanwhile, violence and even murder of elected Democrats, capitol hill police officers, and the family of a judge who ruled against Trump are practically ignored. Can we turn this all around before the G.O.P. f…

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EP213 - Book Reading: Chapter 10 Truth 5 11:13

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 5 is titled 'ADHD is a life sentence'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. Stay tuned and…

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Daily Take: A Far Left Radical’s Manifesto 8:18

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The rightwing machine wants you scared of progress, but I’m here to speak their worst nightmare out loud… 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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Violence Fuels Authoritarianism 58:00

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While Fox News hosts muse about killing homeless people and defend police brutality, the right wing propaganda machine works overtime to make a martyr out of Charlie Kirk. Will all of this translate into attacks on anyone who challenges the fascist powers of Trump's G.O.P.? National Progressive Town Hall with Rep. Ro Khanna of California. See Priva…

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Trump and The Fear of Knowledge. With AFT President Randi Weingarten. 33:59

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In this episode, Bill speaks with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), about the significant challenges facing education in the United States. They discuss the federal government's role in leveling the playing field for students, the importance of maintaining a Federal Department of Education, and the dangers of…

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Daily Take: “America's Comeback” Is Nothing but a Con Job 10:11

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The recycled lies of trickle-down economics, designed to crush workers, women, and minorities alike… 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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Trade Wars, Class Wars & Globalization: Unpacking The Truth About Trade (featuring David Autor & Marc Palen) 47:52

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In this kickoff to our special series on trade, Nick and Goldy unpack why trade policy isn’t just about tariffs and treaties—it’s about people, power, and priorities. For decades, the prevailing narrative has been that trade benefits everyone by lowering prices. But the real question is: who does it help, and who does it hurt? From the false promis…

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The Censorship War Has Begun 57:59

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Author Miles Taylor takes stock of the deep irony of cancelling the free speech of anyone who speaks badly of the right's new martyr. Meanwhile, it is the right wing that deeply supports violence to achieve its goals. 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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EP212 - Book Reading: Chapter 10 Truth 4 22:47

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 4 is titled 'ADHD Medication is the most effective solution '. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links ev…

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Daily Take: The Power to Destroy Isn’t Hypothetical: It’s the State’s Ultimate Weapon 14:50

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Why authoritarian language always precedes authoritarian rule… 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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Which Industry Does More to Screw Us Than Any Other? 57:28

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Thanks to Trump and the GOP, this industry does more to screw us than any other. Instead of Bob Kennedy delivering real change - the strategy appears to be just another example of the Trump administration putting the financial interests of polluting industries above people’s health. New data shows the economy is in trouble. See Privacy Policy at ht…

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What Brazil’s Democracy Got Right and America Still Won’t 57:55

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Bolsonaro Behind Bars: What Brazil’s Democracy Got Right and America Still Won’t. Trump Admits ‘I Couldn’t Care Less’ When Pressed on ‘How Do We Fix This Country?’ Say What?! In the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder, callers vent over political outrage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p…

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Stop Asking America to Mourn the Makers of Hate 58:35

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Trump lets Putin off the hook for the Poland attack but Poland says it wasn't a mistake. Who will stop Putin? Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Ukraine & host of the On the Edge' podcast, Phil Ittner reports on Russia's recent drone attack on Poland. Stop Asking America to Mourn the Makers of Hate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a…

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"It's all coming apart ."The Reporters' Roundtable. September 12, 2025. 42:14

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Kirk Assassination. Pols are Fearful. Blame it on the Left. What About Guns? Epstein Birthday Book. The “Signature.” Government Shutdown? Dems Have No Plan. Who Gets the Blame for Shutdown? Which City Next Gets Troops. With Emily Goodin, White House Correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers, Jason Dick, Editor-in-chief at CQ-Roll Call and Igor Bobic, …

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EP211 - Book Reading: Chapter 10 Truth 3 17:19

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8BOOK READING: CHAPTER 10 Truth 3 is titled 'ADHD IS DUE TO A CHEMICAL IMBALANCE'. I am excited to give my listeners these previews so they can pre-experience the book and hopefully order their own copy. Once the book is released, I will post the order links everywhere. St…

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Daily Take: The “Both Sides” Scam: How False Balance Fuels Extremism 15:29

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When pundits blame tone instead of truth, they let one party weaponize threats and lies without consequence… 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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Separation of Church & Hate 58:03

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Reflections on the Charlie Kirk killing and the newly released Saudi connections of 9-11. Interview: Radio host John Fugelsang explains his new book Separation of Church & Hate A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…

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Daily Take: Killer Democracy: How a Corrupt Supreme Court Turned Debate Into Death 10:38

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Scalia’s Heller ruling — and the decisions that followed — didn’t just reshape gun laws; they transformed political disagreements into open-season assassinations… 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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Bob Kennedy's Report is a Joke 57:21

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Epidemiologist & Health Economist - New England Complex Systems Institute, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding appraises RFK Jr's embarrassing testimony to Congress. Also Epstein's 50th birthday book: who is in it and what did they say? It has a distressing central meme of seemingly abusing young girls. Good News Alert! New Mexico will become the first state to of…

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EP210 - ADHD is a Wake Up Call 45:47

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8ADHD IS A WAKE UP CALL is an episode about a recent insight I had while listening to an Alan Watts video on YouTube. Basically, it's another version of my 'check engine light' theory about ADHD. What if ADHD is actually a wake up call, an opportunity for us to start payin…

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Daily Take: When Government Is Afraid of the People, Tyranny Has No Chance 9:45

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But today, Americans tremble as elected leaders kneel to greed, fear, and authoritarianism’s dark shadow… 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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Is the French Government Near a Collapse? 58:21

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Massie busts Mike Johnson's on Epstein, "Why was Trump an informant to a hoax?" And Why is the DOJ protecting names of Epstein funders? Could Trump's Epstein crisis take the GOP midterms? What is Trump protecting that is yet to come? America would not have tolerated what we already know from any other president. Why have people lost faith in capita…

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533 Kevin Bolling of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance) 59:09

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Interview with Kevin Bolling. He is the Executive Director of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance) Investing Skeptically" Using historical data to make financial choices. Employee Stock Purchase programBy Phil Ferguson

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The Mental Deterioration of Donald Trump: With Dr. John Gartner 40:35

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In this episode, Dr. John Gartner, a clinical psychologist and former professor, discusses the mental and cognitive decline of former President Donald Trump. Dr. Gartner emphasizes that Trump's deteriorating condition, which includes signs of dementia, malignant narcissism, and potential bipolar spectrum disorder, was evident even before his presid…

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Daily Take: White Nationalism Isn’t the Fringe — It’s the Future Republicans are Building 13:24

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Senator Schmitt’s words show fascism isn’t lurking at the edges — it’s leading from the center… 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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Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers (with Mark Blyth) 39:02

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Political economist Mark Blyth joins Nick and Goldy to unpack the myths and realities of rising prices, from pandemic supply shocks and corporate profiteering to central-bank missteps and decades of bad economic theory. Drawing from his new book Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers, Blyth explains why some narratives fall flat, why others reveal…

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Growing Up Palestinian in Israel 58:11

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Hend Ayoub - Growing up Palestinian in Israel, and her one-woman show. News...Time to shut down the government since we'd be finding a wannabe dictator? Massive protest in DC, Garcia is now being deported to Eswatini, Beyond the boos at the US Open, there's more. It's pretty astounding when a SCOTUS judge "can't answer" if Trump has any accountabil…

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EP209 - Transmitted Anxiety 1:00:29

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8TRANSMITTED ANXIETY is a deep dive episode with Jim Rajan. A Former award-nominated producer and director at MTV-UK Networks, Jim has been running a successful worldwide practice as a Professional Seer, Healer and Teacher for over 17 years.Jim’s method ‘The Healing Ceremo…

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Daily Take: Could Trump Flip Blue States Red at Gunpoint? 10:41

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Could soldiers, not citizens, end up deciding our elections? 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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Leave It to the GOP to Push "Hate" Instead of Gun Reform 58:07

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A Democrat introduces bill to eliminate taxes on Social Security. Didn't Trump promise that? What will the GOP do now? This is how crazy the GOP is about guns - they’re mulling a trans gun ban. Leave it to the GOP to push "hate" instead of gun reform. Trump's pick to lead BLS tweeted sexually degrading and racist attacks. See Privacy Policy at http…

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Could the Weakest Among Us Takedown the Wannabe American Dictator? 57:59

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What was Trump's involvement with the underage victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his rich buddies? Could the testimony of vulnerable victims be the turning point what finally brings the King-President back to earth? 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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EP208 - Show me the Study! 22:17

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Pre-Order my new book ADHD IS OVER! now on Amazon:https://tinyurl.com/532b2ck8SHOW ME THE STUDY is a short episode about how the pro-disorder, pro-medication 'experts' cannot show us convincing long-term studies that affirm their claims, such as "ADHD is a life-long condition", "ADHD medications are save & effective", "ADHD is genetic" and more... …

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DJT Tries to Distract from Epstein with Dept of War Proposal 58:22

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It's shouldn't be surprising to us that Trump wants a Department of War - he is war-mongering with Greenland, Mexico, Venezuela, India, Canada, Puerto Rico, and apparently North Korea...who am I forgetting? It also should not surprise us that the Trump administration is redacting every Republican and leaving every Democrat on the Epstein list. Plus…

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"Never a dull moment." The Reporters' Roundtable. September 5, 2025. 46:58

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Very Bad Jobs Report. Department of War. Attack on “Drug” Boat. RFK, Jr., Slammed. Epstein Survivors Speak. Files Release Stalled. Troops in DC. Troops To Chicago? Pritzker Fights Back. Will SCOTUS Stop Trump? With Jeff Dufour, Editor in chief at National Journal, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and Arthur Delaney, Senior Poli…