The Last Time Banks Did This... They Caused A Financial Crash w/Richard Wolff
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Banks make their money from depositors by lending to others.
Banks lend out almost all the money they have on deposit and this means that there could be a bank panic if a lender can’t retrieve their deposits.
The banks are supposed to hold a percentage of every dollar in reserves, which means they have a large pile of money.
What happens if the government wants to stimulate the economy, by telling the banks they can lend out part of their held deposits or all of it?
The last time the banks were able to lend out their reserves... we found ourselves in a global financial crash!
Dr. Richard Wolff explains to Thom how all this works.
Jim Crow Wins North Carolina Election w/Greg Palast
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The election in the ninth district of North Carolina was won by Republican Dan Bishop, by 4,000 votes.
However, investigative journalist Greg Palast claims that the only reason Bishop won was due to voter suppression. Watch his report on why the election in NC should have been a Democratic Party win.
Over 200,000 people have been removed from the electoral roll in North Carolina most of them registered Democrats or from demographics that regularly vote for democratic party candidates over Republicans.
Bernie Sick Of Republican Talking Points Against Medicare For All
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Why are the media and even other Democratic presidential candidates using Republican talking points against Medicare for all?
Bernie Sanders sets the record straight on Medicare for all on the Thom Hartmann program.
Senator Bernie Sanders, fresh from the TV debate, joined Thom on the program live today.
What did Joe Biden ask Bernie Sanders? Listen to the answer.
Bernie Sanders has strong views on healthcare and Medicare for all.
Sanders shared his views on the debate, watch what he has to say.
Can Bold Progressives Win The 2020 Election?
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Adam Green from bold progressives offers his thoughts on the democratic debate.
Did progressive candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders come off on top and make solid arguments for Medicare for all that can convince moderate voters on the fence about bold progressive ideas to vote their way?
IRAN: Are We "Locked & Loaded"?
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Following the raid on oil fields in Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump is blaming Iran, while claims from Yemen say they were responsible.
As oil prices rise by 10% in one day, yet the stocks for most oil companies climbed. Looking for profits?
Jamal Abdi [[Pres. National Iranian American Council) joined Thom to unpack what happened.
Beyond Brett Kavanaugh's Crimes & Cover Ups
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The sensationalist coverage around Brett Kavanaugh only scratches the surface of Brett Kavanaugh's crimes and cover ups.
Many of which go all the way back to the George W. Bush administration.
Can we reopen the investigation into Brett Kavanuagh?
Thom Hartmann reveals what you don't know about Trump's controversial Supreme Court pick.
Should Trump Have The Power To Take Us To War?
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Tensions between Iran and the United States are growing thanks to President Trump. But does Trump have the ability to take us to war?
Only Congress can authorize a war. It’s right there in the Constitution. It requires a majority vote of both the House and the Senate to authorize war, and any war that is not authorized by Congress is illegal. The President does not have the power to start a war; that power is exclusively given to Congress. The Founders did this because they did not want any president to ever acquire the king-like power of war making: they believed it was too much power in the hands of one person, and thus could lead to disaster.
If Donald Trump tries to take us into war with Iran, Congress and massive public opinion must stop him. Call your member of the House and both your Senators today.
Did The Banks Just Tell Us A Massive Crash Is Coming? w/Richard Wolff
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The Fed just dumped $75 billion into the economy.... and possibly to avert a massive financial crash.
Monday morning, large short term loans became unavailable and rates for these gigantic loans shot up.
High interest rates caused financial crashes in the past.
The Fed panicked and flooded the market with lots of money!
The question is why were short term loans unavailable, where did that money go and what shot up the interest rates?
Is The United States Ready To Erupt?
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The most dangerous volcanoes in the United States are being ignored and that could lead to some very bad things.
The Mount Hood Volcano last erupted in 1781, so is another eruption due?
Gases are seen at the volcano. How much would an eruption damage near-by Portland and [lands] in-between?
Apparently red tape and regulations [are] making it difficult for volcanologists to build monitoring stations along Mount Hood and other active volcanoes.
Dr. Seth Moran is Scientist in Charge at Cascades Volcano Observatory and shares his thoughts on Mount Hood and volcano eruptions.
LGBT School Board Candidate Karl Frisch Fights For Fairfax County
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Inspired by his partner, a public school teacher, Karl Frisch is fighting to give Fairfax County the best schools he can.
Will you join Karl Frisch in joining the local public offices to stop the Republican take over?
Exposing Saudi Arabia's Role In Yemen Conflict
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The conflict in Yemen is a humanitarian crisis which has left millions on the brink of starvation, but how did this all start and what is Saudi Arabia's role in it?
Thom Hartmann exposes how one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory unfolded.
But now we have to ask, what can we do to stop this?
Trump Promises To "Go After" The Homeless
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Is Donald Trump's campaign promise to go after the homeless going to lead to increased profits for the private prison industry?
Do The Rich Prefer War To Saving The Planet?
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The US is now an oil exporting country, so why are we still so interested and so willing to go to war for Saudi Arabia's oil?
How You Can Help End Homelessness!
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Thom Hartmann is joined by two people who are helping former homeless people get off the street permanently. How you can help too!
What other ways are there to end homelessness and will this be a national priority?
The Secret Way To Remove Trump's Supreme Court Pick Brett Kavanaugh
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Is there a secret way to remove Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh without having to get the Senate to approve?
Ian Millhiser has the answer and shares it with Thom Hartmann. Mark this interview in your calendar. You don't want to miss it!
This Supreme Court Decision Could Change UK Forever!
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Americans should be paying attention to the British Supreme Court hearings about
prorogation, which could change the powers of Parliament, the courts and the prime minister.
Could Americans take a lesson and lessen the impact of the president?
Victoria Jones, Chief Washington Correspondent for DC Radio Company joins the Thom Hartmann Program to discuss the change in power in Britain, how it could affect the world, US relations with the UK and much much more!
Does War Reveal The True Interest Of The Capitalist Class?
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Donald Trump's ties to Saudi Arabia and the ongoing war against the people of Yemen, might reveal the "true interests" of the capitalist class according to one Thom Hartmann caller.
Did The Navy Just Confirm UFO Sightings?
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The United States government has officially confirmed three UFO sittings but before we make first contact, scientists are warning that aliens could have sinister intent and we need to be careful!
Is Trump Going To Attack Iran To Save Saudi Arabia?
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Donald Trump could put the United States in danger to help Saudi Arabia win a conflict with Iran?
Is this treason?
Why is an American president willing to go to bat for Saudi Arabia?
Did Trump Commit Treason... Again?
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A whistle blower is suggesting that Donald Trump committed treason by making a promise to a foreign leader, someone in the intelligence community was listening and was so outraged they had to report it.
Will the whistle blower be able to get away before Bill Barr stops his information from getting out?
Can Donald Trump be impeached for committing treason or will Teflon Don be able to move past even this?
What will Trump supporters and Republicans do after learning....
Trump’s New Worldwide Autocratic Alliance
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Donald Trump is making deals with not just Russia but oligarchs in countries all over the world.
Could Trump’s network of autocrats help him secure an election in the 2020 presidential race? How much of a threat are these international oligarchs to democracy and world peace?
Seth Abramson joins us to discuss the ramifications of Donald Trump's powerful friends running the world.
Tell Your Congress Member To Impeach Trump - NOW
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Donald Trump is at it again, trying to solicit help for his Presidential campaign from the Ukraine.
Trump is openly committing high crimes and citizens across the United States are calling their member of congress to start the impeachment process.
And you should too because there isn't anything resembling a democracy left.
Ralph Nader Worries Courts Won't Stop Trump
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Ralph Nader joins Thom Hartmann today to discuss impeachment, Congress and Donald Trump, and shares his fears that the courts won't protect us from Donald Trump.
Could our only hope come from impeachment or beating him in the general election?
How To Change Right Winger's Mind On Abortion!
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Conservative myths about abortion are so widespread that even liberal and progressive news sometimes fails to check the lies conservatives tell about abortion.
Thom Hartmann is joined by Sharon Kann, the Director of Abortion Rights & Reproductive Health Program at Media Matters.
There is a stream of misinformation on abortion, propagated by the mainstream media.
Sharon Kann joined Thom to reveal what is going on in the media when it comes to abortion.