The Big Picture With Thom Hartmann

Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" panel discusses the NRA's solution to gun violence, whether Obama's inaugural speech is really that far left and the absurd decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals to keep marijuana classified as a Schedule I drug. Also discussed: how Republicans plan to regain power in 2016 and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom gives another horrific example of how America's War on Terror is out of control and undemocratic.

Tonight's "Big Picture Politics Panel" discusses how to easily end poverty, whether Reaganism is over and how serious the Obama administration is in dealing with climate change. Also discussed: Mitch McConnell's crazy email on guns, how "Zero Dark Thirty" glorifies torture and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses the effect philosopher Thomas Hobbes' has had on today's Republican party.

Thom talks with Sam Sacks, Marc Harrold and Neil McCabe about Obama's inaugural address and what our president will focus on during his next four years in office. Thom takes viewer phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom looks back at what top Republican leaders were plotting the night of Obama's first inauguration and what they might be up to tonight.

In tonight's show, the Big Picture Rumble discuss how Obama's been very good to Corporate America, and why millions of Americans could be in flood danger as a result of Republican intransigence in Congress. And in the Daily Take, Thom discusses how the fiscal problems that the United States currently faces are not due to voters, but rather the Billionaire Class.

In tonight's show, Thom discusses the back lash President Obama is facing after signing 23 executive actions to encourage gun control. And in the Daily Take, Thom explains to Whole Foods CEO John Mackey what fascism really is.

In Tonight's show, the Lone Liberal rumble on the continuing gun control debate and if the public option is the best way to lower healthcare costs in America. And in tonight's Daily Take, Thom warns how factory farming could lead to a new flu outbreak killing tens of millions of Americans.

In Tonight's show, Thom gives his take on the new Wal-Mart jobs program for war veterans. Tonight's Politics Panel discusses New York's new gun control low and what the White House might soon offer in terms of national gun control. Also, why are Republicans still afraid Agenda 21? Plus, FL Congressman Ted Deutch drops by to talk about the Buyback Our Safety Act. And in tonight's Daily Take, Thom reveals the GOP's boldest election-rigging scheme yet.

Tonight we remember internet activist Aaron Swartz, and take a closer look at how the punishment for this victimless crime was more than that of a convicted murderer.

When big restaurant corporations deny employees sick days, are they in fact responsible for spreading the flu? We also ask, is the concept of "happiness" just a myth? Thom talks with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky in tonight's Conversations with Great Minds.

Thom talks with Economist Michael Hudson on the drastic decline in worker retirement pensions. Also discussed: Sheriff Joe Arpaio's posse starts patrolling Arizona schools, the lack of women in the media and why drinking soda may be making you depressed. Thom takes viewer phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom explains how the rest of us can make money like the billionaires do.

Tonight's politics panel discusses the GOP threat of shutting down the government over the debt ceiling, more companies cutting back on their employees' hours to side step Obamacare and Alex Jones' irrational actions and interpretation of the 2nd Amendment on "Piers Morgan Tonight." In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details what our Founding Fathers intended with the 2nd amendment.

Thom talks with Conservatives Neil McCabe and David Selig on raising the debt ceiling and the large decrease in government workers during Obama’s presidency. Also discussed: why having Chuck Hagel as Defense Secretary makes sense, how the media is ignoring America’s war at home and in tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom explains why Fox News’ is horrified by our “No Billionaires Campaign.”

In tonight's "Bigger Picture" discussion Thom talks with a panel about finally ending the destructive filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" panel discusses filibuster reform, what the 113th Congress will take up and Bill O'Reilly's comments calling liberals crazy. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom tells the story of an insurance salesman who's trying to scam you out of your social security.

Thom talks with former Democratic Congressman Dennis Kucinich about the austerity obsessed members of Congress. Also discussed: Ohio's push for arming their teachers, whether corporations should be allowed to push their religious beliefs on their employees and Thom takes viewer phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live." In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom continues his "No Billionaires" campaign.

Thom details how the "fiscal cliff" deal is bad for everyone except millionaires and billionaires. Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" panel discusses the "fiscal cliff" deal, what's happening with the aid for Sandy victims and whether lawmakers will act to try and prevent another Newtown tragedy. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom calls on Harry Reid to end the filibuster.