As the 112th Congress begins, many are wondering what change will occur. Thom gives his opinion on what needs to happen in order for the US government to be turned back over to the people and not big corporations.

A recent study suggests that the US bee population is dwindling which could have devastating effects for our nation's food supply. Thom talks with George Langworthy and Maryam Henein, Co-Directors of "Vanishing of the Bees" about the ripple effects of a dwindling bee population.

Thom is joined by Nir Rosen, award-winning independent journalist and author "Aftermath: Following the Bloodshed of America's Wars in the Muslim World". Also, Thom confronts Seton Motley www.LessGovernment.org - Are the Republicans engaged in a form of terrorism by attempting to repeal healthcare reform while 50 million are uninsured? Plus much, much more.

Thom takes his turn discussing the governments debt crisis and what he thinks Americans should finally realize.

Thom confronts Seton Motley www.LessGovernment.org - Are the Republicans engaged in a form of terrorism by attempting to repeal healthcare reform while 50 million are uninsured?

Haley Barbour, the White Citizen's Council and the murder of MLK with JFK Historian Lamar Waldron & co-author of Ultimate Sacrifice.

Nir Rosen, award-winning independent journalist and author "Aftermath: Following the Bloodshed of America's Wars in the Muslim World"

In the last show of 2010 the Big Picture revisits two Conversations with Great Minds with the people who played significant role in shaping US national discourse in recent years. Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader and political activist Tom Hayden join Thom Hartmann to discuss US political and social issues.

Over 25% of American children are on some form of prescription medication, prompting some to ask if we are over-medicating our kids. Thom talks to Paul Thacker about this issue. Then, a new study reveals that many companies may be secretly stealing wages from their workers all in the name of profits. Thom talks to Kim Bobo about employers stealing worker's wages behind their backs. Then, Thom talks with Jimmy LaSalvia, Executive Director of GOProud, about being gay and being conservative. Finally, Thom counts down the Top 5 Political Not News Stories of 2010.

Jimmy LaSalvia, co-founder and Executive Director of GOProud reacts to CPAC and Right-Wing Groups abandoning CPAC for inviting gay conservatives to participate.

Expect big changes in the future for GPS systems in cars. Those popular car navigators that allow even the most directionally challenged people among us to cruise to nearly any destination on the road -- may soon also become your own personal therapist...."HAL, open the car door..."

Thunder Snow - a rare phenomenon occurred in New York shutting down 3 airports and causing ripple effects for a week. Thom Hartman analysis political causes and consequences of infrastructure collapse.

Thom counts down the Top 5 memorable political WTF moments of 2010.

Noted economist Nouriel Roubini says the American housing market is heading for a double-dip recession. Thom talks to economist John Lott about what this could mean for the US economy. Then, a new report reveals that the number of people in the US without health insurance has topped 50 million, more than the population of Spain. Thom talks with Wendell Potter about the ill state of American healthcare. Finally, Thom counts down the Top 5 Political WTF moments of 2010.