Thom Hartmann talks with Senator Jeff Merkley, US Senator (D-OR) Website: merkley.senate.gov who says the GOP's abuse of the filibuster in the Senate is hurting the recovery.

Thom Hartmann talks with Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, D-MA who had the opportunity to see Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in action when Romney was Governor of Massachusetts.

Thom Hartmann talks with Sister Simone Campbell, Nuns on the Bus. Her group has been highly critical of Republican budget proposals that would be harmful to the poor.

Thom Hartmann talks with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Bio: US Congresswoman (D-IL, 9th district) Website: schakowsky.house.gov about student loans and tuition costs and also about the congresswoman's thoughts on the Democratic National Convention.

Thom Hartmann talks with Secretary Arne Duncan Bio: Secretary of Education-Obama Administration Website: www.barackobama.com who says he and President Obama believe education is the best investment and not an expense to be cut.

Thom Hartmann comments on the news for Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thom Hartmann talks with Senator Paul Strauss Bio: Attorney & Shadow Senator-Seat 2 (D-District of Columbia) / Superdelegate (2008) Website: paulstrauss.org who says its time for the District of Columbia to have full representation.

Thom Hartmann talks with Liz Schuler, Secretary Treasurer, AFL CIO Website: www.aflcio.org, who says a Romney presidency will be a disaster for Unions and the workers the represent.

Thom Hartmann talks with Kathleen Sebelius, currently serving as Secretary of Health & Human Services-Obama Admin Website: www.barackobama.com

Thom Hartmann talks with Joe Madison, Host-The Joe Madison Show Website: www.joemadison.com, about his interview with First Lady Michelle Obama and his thoughts about Republicans like Rep. Allen West.

Thom Hartmann talks with Graeme Zielinski, Communications Director-Democratic Party of Wisconsin Website: www.wisdems.org, who shares a Wisconsinite's observations of the Wisconsin Republican.

Thom Hartmann talks with Governor Dan Malloy, Governor of Connecticut (D) Website: www.governor.ct.gov, who says Republicans can't stand the success of programs like Medicare and Social Security so they want to destroy them.

Thom Hartmann talks with Governor Don Siegelman, Former Governor of Alabama Website: www.donsiegelman.org, about his case and a new threat from Karl Rove.