Episode 102: Thom Hartmann
We’re joined by radio host Thom Hartmann to discuss the legal precedent behind the “corporations are people” argument, the political power of railroad companies, and much more.

We’re joined by radio host Thom Hartmann to discuss the legal precedent behind the “corporations are people” argument, the political power of railroad companies, and much more.
Labor reporter Jonah Furman joins us to discuss the Senate's recent vote to block a rail strike.
A deep dive on Florida politics and Trump vs. DeSantis with commentator Farron Cousins.
We're joined by Matt Stoller to discuss antitrust politics in the age of Ticketmaster and crypto crashes.
Marianne Williamson rejoins the show to talk to us about the midterm elections.
Economic analyst Rana Foroohar joins us to discuss the past and present of neoliberalism and her new book Homecoming .
We’re joined by Alexandra Hunt to discuss our society’s sexual stigma — and why it should be an issue for the left.
Journalist Owen Jones joins us to discuss the ousting of former British PM Liz Truss.
We talk to Jacobin 's Luke Savage about his new book, The Dead Center , on liberal politics in the 21st century.
Joined this week by journalist Katie Halper, we discuss the experience facing the true media blackout around Israeli apartheid, what it tells us about American mainstream media and political discussion writ large, and the double standard that independent, leftist political commentators face.
Comedian RM Brown joins us this week for a conversation about bringing comedy to left politics, right-wing attacks on basic freedoms — from trying to shut down gay marriage to book-banning frenzies — and where our movement’s priorities should be right now.
We talk to author and sociologist Vivek Chibber about what it means to be a socialist.
The Intercept 's Ryan Grim rejoins the show to talk to us about Democrats' priorities and strategies as we near the midterms.
Political commentator, comedian, and Chapo Trap House host Matt Christman joins us to discuss Steve Bannon getting slammed with New York state charges, Trump’s ongoing war with the deep state, and more.
We discuss COVID policy surrounding testing, vaccines, masking, and more — as well as the current leftist debates around these issues — in a special conversation between your two hosts.
Historian and author Eric Blanc joins us to discuss the difficulties American teachers are facing now, and why they’re going on strike across the country.
With investigative reporter Ken Klippenstein, we dig into the shocking story of the Feds’ raid on Mar-a-Lago.
Former Minnesota governor and pro wrestler Jesse Ventura joins us to discuss his journey as an antiwar advocate and a supporter of third-party politics.
With guests Sitch and Adam of the Sitch & Adam Show, we take a comprehensive look at Alex Jones’s trial proceedings.
This week's guest is David Dayen, executive editor of the Prospect . He takes us through the shocking developments behind this week's Manchin-Schumer deal.
This week’s guests, Zac and Gavin of The Vanguard, talk to us about building an independent media platform, plus the best (and worst) potential candidates for 2024.
We’re joined by historian Gary Gerstle to discuss whether we’ve reached the end of neoliberalism.
Kyle is joined by psychologist and political commentator Jordan Peterson for a back-and-forth on everything from Twitter controversies to Trump, economics, liberal versus conservative mindsets, and more.
Pascal Robert, co-host of This Is Revolution podcast, joins us for a conversation about the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Author and journalist Branko Marcetic joins us to discuss online censorship of left-wing and independent media.
The Humanist Report host talks to us about coming out, his experiences in left media, and the current wave of anti-trans and anti-gay legislation in the U.S.
This week’s guest, journalist David Wallace-Wells, talks with us about why climate change isn’t being treated as the central issue that it is — and what’s at stake.
We’re joined by author and journalist Toby Muse to discuss the Colombian presidential election.
We’re joined by Mac (who you know as GoodPoliticGuy) to discuss current events, specifically the shooting in Uvalde, TX and the ways to address American gun violence.
We’re joined by Doug Henwood, economic journalist and analyst, to discuss the crypto crash of just a few weeks ago.