Thom discusses the motive behind a conservative think tank demanding the email records of labor professors in Michigan. Later in the program, radio talk host, Shannyn Moore shares her thoughts on lawmakers in Alaska proposing a union-busting bill, similar to Governor Scott Walker's in Wisconsin.

Thom Hartmann's daily take.

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Lucy Kafanov fills in for Thom Hartmann and discusses the future of America concerning the war in Libya. David Swanson, activist and author joins the show with his opinions on President Obama's Agenda. Later in the show, Lucy examines the details of a Supreme Court discrimination case filed against retail giant, Wal-Mart.

Thom examines the effects of the economy if the Republicans continue to stall with budget negotiations. He also talks with Senator Bernie Sanders about his program to preserve social security benefits. Later in the show, Thom gives a detailed model of the backlash Michigan residents will experience due to the decreased amount of unemployment benefits.

Thom Hartmann's daily take.

The Weekly Standard publishes hagiography to Koch Brothers and doesn't disclose financial ties to Kochs. Thom Hartmann is joined by Lee Fang, Reporter/Blogger for ThinkProgress.org and Robert Greenwald, Brave New Films.

Thom Hartmann's lesson in economics.

The GOP blames women and the sick for a looming government shutdown. Thom Hartmann speaks with Erikka Knuti, Democratic Strategist and Phil Kerpen of Americans for Prosperity.

Democrats put GOP on notice. Thom Hartmann discusses Social Security with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT).

Thom sits down with Erica Sagrans, a freelancer writer present at the UK UNCUT demonstration in London. He later discusses how GE executives plan to ask workers to make wage and benefits concessions, despite having not paid any federal taxes. In the second half of the show, Governor Peter Schumlin shares Vermont's plan to adopt a single payer health care system.

Thom Hartmann's daily take.

Update on Fukushima and how dangerous is Indian Point with Paul Gunter, Beyond Nuclear amd Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY, 18th District).

London: Half a million in the streets to protest massive government cuts. Thom Hartmann speaks with Erica Sagrans, UK freelance writer.

Thom discusses the latest developments at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant with Robert Alvarez, Senior Scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies. He later highlights the rising taxes on America's middle class, a bill aimed at cutting food assistance to needy families and the US role in the Libyan war crisis.