The Hartmann Report

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) issued new guidance over the weekend that limits the use of drop boxes in the state. Democrats in the state said the rule disproportionately impacts seniors and voters with disabilities and violates state law. The aim of the directive, according to LaRose, is to enforce Ohio’s ban on “ballot harvesting,” which is “a process by which an individual attempts to collect and return absent voters’ ballots of other persons without accountability.” Lawyer and former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic David Pepper explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will interest rates be cut? Who will win for president? Alan Lichtman says the Dems definitely have it, Nate Silver predicts Trump. And- Mark Pocan adds his insights. Plus - Thom reads from "Tyranny of the Majority" by Lani Guinier. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hopefully, for the good of the nation, the party will reject its most extreme billionaires and politicians and return to the classically conservative side of true American values... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A trio of guests gets to the heart of the matter- MSNBC producer Steve Benen's new book confronts the Russian-backed G.O.P. 'Ministry of Truth' that has brainwashed so many Americans...the New Republic's Michael Tomasky thinks American media might be effectively helping put Trump back in power...and Phil Ittner reports with the latest from Russia's murderous war on Ukraine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He intends to use it to try to bring the Biden administration, and thus the Harris/Walz campaign, to its knees in the next few weeks... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big news: a judge strikes down section 230. Big Tech's Free Ride Is Over. How Right wing Preachers Are Weaponizing Our Courts. Right wing Republican fanatics constantly telegraph their next move, in part to help raise money from their base. Democrats and Republicans who care about our secular republic must stop playing after-the-fact defense and go on the offense now. Also JD Vance rants against working women calling it "a path to misery." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It drained many of us of our hope and optimism, much as it did in the 1950s when Joe McCarthy last led a national bullying campaign… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why is the NYT allowing the uber wealthy to whine about Harris taxing the rich? Crazy Alert! Are there similarities between RFK Jr and cannibal Jeffery Dahmer. Election mayhem - The GOP is propping up 3rd party Dem candidates to siphon off Harris votes - can it work? ‘Street Thug’ Putin and His Allies Considering Invasion of 3 More Countries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When we handed America over to Ronald Reagan in 1981 it was a brand, gleaming new country with a prosperous and thriving middle class… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dem VP nominee perfectly laid out why working Americans should elect Kamala Harris, and never support Trump. Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv, Ukraine, Phil Ittner reports on Russian aggression. Also, does Trump and his "J6 awards gala" equal treason? Columnist and radio host Dean Obeidallah explains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NRB's lawsuit could be the death knell for the Johnson Amendment… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republican Representative Jim Jordan is harassing the daughter of New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan. Plus the Trumpsters are fleeing a sinking ship, and more proof of a blowout? Truth Social CFO just sold almost 20% of his stock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than 230 Republicans who previously worked for either former Presidents George H.W. Bush or George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah have signed a letter endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Geeky Science! How trees help your heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Interview: Michael Lewis, Non-Fiction Author, Journalist - His best selling books include: The Big Short, The Blind Side, The Big Risk and more, his latest is Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. Also the Trump budget would spike deficits by nearly 5 times Harris' proposal, says Penn Wharton and more bizarre behavior from JD Vance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal ruling could finally tear down the legal shield that lets platforms profit from poisonous content—and it’s about time… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

News...Trump's photo-op at Arlington turns violent, CNN lands first interview - will the questions be about policy, or not? Crazy Alert! Was Trump's ear really injured? Does Jack Smith believe SCOTUS immunity decision doesn’t pose a major impediment to convicting Trump? Is this the new normal Republicans want for women seeking to control their own bodies? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes you can learn as much from attending to what Republicans suddenly stop saying as to what they are talking about… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MAGA is triggered by Doug Emhoff's daughter because she doesn't fit their "control of women" and is a free spirit. Confederate Voter Intimidation 2.0: The GOP's Dark Strategy for Winning. The Satanic Temple clashes with the state of Florida over definitions - If religion is taught in schools then why can't they? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And it’s one more vital reason why the Harris/Walz call for Americans of all races, religions, and gender identities to embrace each other and bring our nation together is so vital… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From weird obsessions to toothless scare tactics, the GOP has lost its mojo. But even if their messaging no longer resonates will billionaire dollars and faux news still be enough to put Trump back in power? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.