How Do We Turn American Oligarchy Back Into American Democracy?
Jun. 21, 2016 1:02 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...In just five short months, voters across the country will head to their local polling place to vote for local, state, and federal offices, and to pretend we have a functioning democracy.
But the truth is, our democracy is broken.
We make it difficult for whole groups of people to participate, like minorities, seniors, college students, and low-income Americans.Monday 20 June '16 show notes
Jun. 21, 2016 7:41 amBy SueN- What Mass Killings and Domestic Violence Have in Common
- Journalist DC McAllister, The Federalist: Women and the Draft...a "Politically Correct Feminist Fantasy"...?!
- Economy...Does Everyone Have Their Finger in the Dyke?
We Need to Throw Out the Second Amendment
Jun. 20, 2016 1:44 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...America’s gun violence problem has reached a breaking point, and while we can talk all we want about assault weapons bans, universal background checks, and terror watch lists, there’s only one real solution to this problem: We need to repeal the Second Amendment.
That’s right -- we need to repeal the Second Amendment.Friday 17 June '16 show notes
Jun. 18, 2016 5:56 pmBy SueN- Are You Afflicted With the Need for Cleanliness?
- Alex Lawson, Social Security Works: Trump On Social Security: His Nose is Growing...
- Martin Eder, Activist San Diego/KNSJ 89.1 FM: Donald Trump Rally...What REALLY Happened
- Best of the Rest of the News
Dietary Fiber Intake Is Linked To Successful Aging
Jun. 17, 2016 12:27 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...Research now reveals that dietary fiber intake is linked to successful aging.
Thursday 16 June '16 show notes
Jun. 17, 2016 7:36 amBy SueN- In for Thom today, progressive commentators Danielle and Shane-O
- John Nichols, The Nation Magazine/People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy: Gun Victims Deserve a Vote... Will They FINALLY Get One?
- Farron Cousins, Ring of Fire Radio/DeSmog Blog/Trial Lawyer Magazine: Gun Victims Deserve a Vote... Will They FINALLY Get One?
- Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI, 2nd District): Do Nothing GOP Congress Strikes Again!!
The Homeless Need A Good Night’s Sleep Too
Jun. 16, 2016 1:16 pmBy Thom Hartmann A...Tam Nguyen, a member of the city council of San Jose, California, spent his Memorial Day weekend in Portland, Oregon, sleeping in the Right To Dream Too homeless encampment.