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Trump’s Secret Police Spying on Americans?

Court papers reveal that the Department of Homeland Security’s covert surveillance of anti-ICE groups is much darker than it first appeared. Welcome to Donald Trump’s America.

Joe Rogan Rages Against Democratic Socialists

Joe Rogan said Wednesday that democratic socialists’ entire ideology “sucks” and accused those supporting the progressive movement of being “Marxists” fueled by what he described as manipulative social media rhetoric.

Trump Wants More Data Centers — Your Town Could Pay the Price

Donald Trump's push for "better propaganda" to sell energy-intensive data centers to a revolutionary proposal to bring back affordable Sears-style starter homes, we examine the policies impacting working families.

Your Interest Rates Are Skyrocketing. Who's to Blame?

The U.S. national debt has just smashed through the $40 trillion mark—hitting that milestone a full year faster than experts predicted.

Is America Ready for Another New Deal?

Is America standing on the edge of a grand new progressive era or a shift toward neofascism?

Bond Market Flashes a Warning Sign for the Economy

A bond sell-off driven by investor fears over inflation and rising government debt has rattled markets and threatened to raise borrowing costs for everyday Americans looking to purchase a home or car.

Angie Nixon Wins Florida Senate Primary in Surprise Upset

Florida Democrat Angie Nixon, a progressive who recently joined the Democratic Socialists of America, won Democrats’ nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in a stunning upset that gave progressives a win in a highly unlikely state. Nixon, a Florida state representative and community organizer, defeated retired Lt. Col. Alex Vindman to face Republican Ashley Moody, who was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio in January 2025.

Is Iran About to Bring the War to Europe?

Iranian forces have reportedly assessed possible strikes on American military assets in southeastern Europe if the war escalates.

The Judges Investigated War Crimes. Rubio Punished Them.

We lead with Marco Rubio's decision to sanction International Criminal Court (ICC) judges investigating war crimes in Gaza—a move Japan has called a "flagrant attack" on judicial independence.

The Thom Hartmann Program Live (8/19/2026)

-- Democratic socialist Angie Nixon shocks Florida with surprise Senate primary victory

Inside Trump's Continued Fifty-Year War on Women

Donald Trump faces a rough week as his endorsed candidate loses a Republican primary election and the Supreme Court denies his appeal.

Why Is Trump Attacking the International Criminal Court?

Thom talks with investigative reporter, Heidi Siegmund Cuda, about how Donald Trump and his aides rarely go easy on their perceived enemies. Their attacks; however, on the International Criminal Court — describing it as, among other things, filled with “lunatics” and pledging to destroy it — are hyperbolic enough that you have to wonder: Are they afraid the court will prosecute them?

ABC Attacks Trump’s FCC With First Amendment Lawsuit

Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency’s demand for early review of its broadcast licenses posed an “existential threat” to the network.

Did Trump Just Claim Iran’s Waters for America?

Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social Tuesday morning labeling the Strait of Hormuz a new U.S. territory.

Trump Deleted 28 Government Records. What Was in Them?

Over the past year and a half, at least 28 federal datasets have been deleted outright.

ADHD: Hunter in a Farmer's World

Thom Hartmann has written a dozen books covering ADD / ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.

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