Thom discusses the series of deadly tornadoes in Missouri, linking the latest devastation to global warming. Later in the show, he talks about the rising sex scandals among American politicians with publisher of Hustler Magazine, Larry Flynt.

Last week never ending warfare went on steroids. To really commit America to a war ravaged dystopia - last week - Congress took a step toward enshrining perpetual war into law with the Defense Authorization Act that reads: "Congress affirms that - the United States is engaged in an armed conflict with al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and associated forces and that those entities continue to pose a threat to the United States and its citizens...the President has the authority to use all necessary and appropriate force during the current armed conflict...pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force...until the termination of hostilities." In others words...War on Terror until all the terrorists on planet Earth are killed - something that will never

The maid knew that she could take that brave step forward against Strauss-Khan because her union would protect her and her job wouldn't be put at risk. And that's just what she did - and now Strauss-Kahn is headed for prison. Isn't this just ANOTHER example of unions putting a check on the power of wealthy elites? Thom talks to Erikka Knuti, Democratic Strategist.

Now that we know there is no manufacturing rebound underway in America - isn't it time to change policies in Washington that have allowed corporations to ship factories by the thousands - and jobs by the millions - overseas? Thom speaks with Bryan Riley, Sr. Policy Analyst in Trade Policy-The Heritage Foundation

Where are the manufacturing jobs? Since the beginning of 2010 - a year and a half ago - our nation has created 250000 new factory jobs. Good news - right? Not exactly...that's only about 13% of the total manufacturing jobs lost during the Bush Recession of 2008. Thom discusses with Robert "Bob" Baugh, Executive Director, Industrial Union Council, AFL-CIO

For tonight's Conversations with Great Minds - Thom is joined by an icon of American journalism. Bill Moyers' most famous project was Bill Moyers Journal - a weekly television show that was one of the highest rated public affairs programs ever on public television. Later, for the Big Picture Rumble Thom hosts a panel with Jamie Weinstein, DailyCaller.com, Daniel Halper, Weekly Standard & Joe Madison, Joe Madison Show.

Thom Hartmann's daily take.

The Big Picture Weekly Rumble panel with Jamie Weinstein, DailyCaller.com, Daniel Halper, Weekly Standard & Joe Madison, Joe Madison Show.

For tonight's Conversations with Great Minds - Thom is joined by an icon of American journalism. Bill Moyers most famous project was Bill Moyers Journal - a weekly television show that was one of the highest rated public affairs programs ever on public television. Between 2007 and 2010 - as many as 2 million viewers tuned in to hear what he had to say every single week. He is the recepient of more than 30 Emmy Awards and 9 Peabody Awards - as well as a slew of other honors. This month he released his latest book - Bill Moyers Journal: The Conversation Continues.

For tonight's Conversations with Great Minds - Thom is joined by an icon of American journalism. Bill Moyers most famous project was Bill Moyers Journal - a weekly television show that was one of the highest rated public affairs programs ever on public television. Between 2007 and 2010 - as many as 2 million viewers tuned in to hear what he had to say every single week. He is the recipient of more than 30 Emmy Awards and 9 Peabody Awards - as well as a slew of other honors. This month he released his latest book - Bill Moyers Journal: The Conversation Continues

How will the Obama's speech today jive with the real-life challenges on the ground in the Middle East and North Africa? Thom Hartmann is joined by Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of "J-Street" and Dr. James Zogby, president of Arab American Institute.

Can you imagine an America without art? Well - the Republicans can...Move over, "war on the working class" - move over, "war on women" - it's time for the right-wing "war on art".

From hands to cellphones....the Council of Europe is calling for schools to ban Iphones, Droids, Blackberrys and anything else that transmits electromagnetic waves out of fear of health problems for students - with Dr. Kerry Crofton, Wireless Radiation Rescue

Utah Governor Gary Herbert wants to sell his state off to the highest corporate bidder with Zaid Jilani,ThinkProgress.org

The Israel-Palestine issue: So how will the speech today jive with the real-life challenges on the ground in the Middle East and North Africa? with Jeremy Ben-Ami, President, J-Street & Dr. James Zogby, President-Arab American Institute