Thom asks former Lieutenant General Robert Gard why defense cuts aren't being discussed in the "fiscal cliff" negotiations. Also discussed: a potential dockworkers strike on the east coast, Japan's reversal on ending their nuclear power program and Thom takes viewer phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live." In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details why even Republicans are fed up with their party of billionaires.

Richard Eskow, Campaign For America's Future & Zaid Jilani, Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) & Aaron Huertas, Union of Concerned Scientists join Thom Hartmann. The Big Picture's version of A Christmas Carol - Where this nation has been - where it's at now - and what it might look like in the future.

Neil McCabe, Editor-Guns & Patriots & Michael Moroney, Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity & Erikka Knuti, Democratic Strategist all join Thom Hartmann.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" panel discusses the NRA's absurd plan to protect our students in America from gun violence, the failure of Boehner's "Plan B" and what it means for the fiscal cliff negotiations and a new report showing how tough single parents have it in the US compared with other nations. And Thom brings you "The Big Picture Christmas Carol," a look at where this nation has been, where it is now and what it might look like in the future.