Best Thom Hartmann Program Podcasts (2025)

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Three Things to Know about Venezuela 58:00

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Investigative Report Greg Palast joins Thom for a look at what is really behind all the extra-legal killings by our military off the Venezuelan coast. Plus- did the CIA just fumble another Gulf of Tonkin stunt? 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 the Assault on Democracy Stronger than We Think — and Nearing Permanent Control? 13:21

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Dark money, captured courts, and media empires are quietly doing what dictators once could only dream of... 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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Stop the [Actual] Steal? 58:00

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Can Democrats find leaders that are inspiring enough to bring the disillusioned back to the polls? Will it take a tsunami election landslide to overcome Republicans further fixing the system? 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 Corruption the New American Dream — A Nation Rebuilt on the Gospel of the Grift? 11:49

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Where honesty is punished, power is bought, and every rule has a price, Trump’s turned the dream of opportunity into an industry of deception… 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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East Wing Desecration Emblematic of MAGA Destruction 55:47

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The fight isn’t between left and right anymore: it’s between oligarchy and the people, between those who hoard power and those still brave enough to believe in democracy. Is Trump's Brain Healthy? Attorney and columnist Dean Obeidallah explains why our country's future could depend on forcing Trump to get a brain scan. See Privacy Policy at https:/…

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Lights Out In Ukraine 58:17

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Veteran war correspondent in Ukraine, Phil Ittner reports from a dark room after Putin's recent attack on Kiev's power system. All indications point to a grim winter of deprivation thanks to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine. Looks like Trump’s Justice Department released a lengthy Orwellian manifesto. Surprised? Apparently ICE can mess you up …

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Power to the People with Rep Pocan 57:59

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Do Democrats have a shot in the midterms of retaking the house? Will the massive numbers at No Kings rallies make a difference? How does the shutdown look from the empty halls of Congress? Mark Pocan answers listener calls from across America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy…

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Daily Take: The Coup That Finally Worked: How Mike Johnson Succeeded Where the Insurrection Failed 12:51

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Through procedural paralysis, the Speaker has done what violence could not: silence Congress and hand Donald Trump the powers of a king... 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 about the Truth 57:59

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Donald Trump is writing a new chapter in American politics- 'How to Use the justice department to punish your enemies, benefit your loyalists, and make money too!' Plus- getting control of dangerous frogs and unicorns... 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: Trump’s Elite Pedophile Protection Program: Who are they Protecting? 9:50

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Amy Wallace says the FBI and DOJ have the list. Twenty abusers. Zero accountability. How long will we tolerate this cover-up? 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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Courage is Contagious 57:59

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As Trump continues to harm his own supporters, cracks are showing in his coalition despite his best efforts at intimidation. 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: Trump: Is He the Thief in the Ballroom? 8:57

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The fight isn’t between left and right anymore: it’s between oligarchy and the people, between those who hoard power and those still brave enough to believe in 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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Pardoning Santos is a Message 57:59

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Punishing his enemies and privileging his loyalists- is this normal authoritarian behavior, or actually a sign of Trump's weakness? Plus - Congressman Ro Khanna takes listener questions. 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: Will Trump’s Fear Factory be his Greatest Weapon or His Ultimate Undoing? 13:15

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He’s learning what every would-be king learns: fear works only until people remember who they are… 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 is This Really All About? 57:59

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Author and intelligence researcher Malcolm Nance takes apart the game Trump and Putin are playing with Zelensky. Whose side is Trump really on? Plus- will effective leaders come forward to fight against fascism in 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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Daily Take: When the Chant Fades, Who Builds the Future? 16:10

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The movements of the 1960s built lasting institutions. Today’s movements need more than moral clarity: they need leadership and coordination... 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 Ugly Meanness of the GOP 58:46

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As if boldly lying about Antifa, Soros, their own policies and their own party's actions weren't enough- a recently surfaced young Republican Telegram transcript show just how low they can go... 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 Direct Democracy of Civil Assemblies 58:59

10d ago58:59

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Healthy Democracy's Linn David joins guest host Jefferson Smith to discuss a more collaborative way for we the people to own public policy. Plus- Trump's amoral actions in contrast to the disturbing weaponization of Christianity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m…

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Principles for Protesters 57:59

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On the eve of No King's Day, brilliant guest host Jefferson Smith orchestrates a discussion on the nuts and bolts of making change through successful demonstrations. 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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Republicans Don't Give a Damn about Families 58:00

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Republican policies are making life ever more expensive for most Americans- and meanwhile the graft, hustles, and outright scams keep making the rich richer- but at least nobody can say we're socialist... right? 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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Furries and True Conservatives Unite! 58:00

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The boneheaded cruelty of Trump's ICE Brigade shows itself more every day. Is Trump working hard to make America into a 3rd world-style dictatorship like Egypt? Where are the Republicans of conscious willing to defend our liberty and our nation? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

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Foreign Entanglements 57:59

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Qatar, China, Palestine, Argentina- is there any nation Trump won't cut a deal with to fatten up his already bulging bank accounts? Plus- Thom reads from "Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, the Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America's Empire" by Jonathan M. Katz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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Daily Take: Why Are Airport Managers Risking Their Jobs to Air GOP Propaganda? 10:27

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Kristi Noem’s shutdown blame-game video could cost them fines and their livelihood... 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 Foreign Air Base... in Idaho? 57:59

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Hegseth has indicated that the US will welcome Qatar to build a a Qatari base on US soil... Wait, what?? Plus, Thom reads from "Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery" by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…

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Daily Take: The Brutality Is the Message: Why America’s Violence Against Immigrants Isn’t About Immigration 13:40

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Every raid, every body slammed to the pavement, is a public ritual meant to teach us obedience. The goal isn’t enforcement — it’s submission... 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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Autocracy Marches On 58:24

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Today- the latest on Ukraine from embedded correspondent Phil Ittner in Lviv, Ukraine. Also- did Trump fumble what was meant to be a private message that shows his plan to brand anyone who opposes him as "the enemy within"? 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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Greasing the Palms 59:54

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While Trump and Stephen Miller send in the troops to quell imaginary emergencies, Republicans continue the relentless push to give back to the wealthy donors who got them elected... Plus, Thom reads from " Stop Being Reasonable: How We Really Change Our Minds" by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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Pam Bondi's Consciousness of Guilt 58:00

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Dean Obeidallah joins Thom for a deep dive on Pam Bondi's evasive protection of Trump's coverup of his long involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Plus- The autocratic MAGA GOP pushes hard to make anyone who is 'anti fascist' into an automatic criminal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…

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Daily Take: Plenary Power: The Final Step in Trump’s American Autocracy 14:11

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How the Insurrection Act could become the 21st-century Enabling Act, with six justices and the GOP standing by… 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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American Theocracy 57:59

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Will Christian Nationalists succeed in making their personal religion the law of the land? Will abortion one day be met with the death penalty- or merely huge fines and prison time? Plus - Thom reads from "If God is Love, Don't Be a Jerk" by by John Pavlovitz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…

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Daily Take: We’re All Socialists — But Only Trump Acts Like a Communist 15:51

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As Americans lose faith in capitalism, Trump’s economic nationalism looks less like free enterprise and more like state 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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Daily Take: "One Battle After Another" Is What Happens When Art Refuses to Kneel 8:22

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Conservatives call Anderson’s film “irresponsible” because it dares to show what happens when power turns its guns on the powerless... 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 GOP Starting to Fracture? 58:00

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Daily Take: Is ICE Today’s Klan? 12:16

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Trump's Invasion 58:00

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Can the United States learn from the conviction and impending imprisonment of France's Nicolas Sarkozy? Plus- Thom dives deep on the real nature of Autism with his insightful callers, as well as reading from his books on the subject. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…