The Hartmann Report Thom Hartmann

Can Democrats stand up to the corruption and extremism that the fascist right has brought to our Supreme Court and elsewhere?

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?

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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.

Such an action could swing our election toward Trump, but also risks provoking a third world war...

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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.

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 his work protecting America from Fascism today..

Plus - Thom reads from "The Black Panthers: Portraits from an Unfinished Revolution"