The Big Picture With Thom Hartmann

Thom looks at what 30 years of Reaganomics has done to our country. Also discussed: The continued Medicare lie from the right, the setback in Afghanistan and in tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom looks at the Republicans 30 year war on labor unions and what it has meant for the middle class.

Thom talks with investigative journalist Craig Unger, author of the new book “Boss Rove” in tonight’s “Conversations with Great Minds.” Tonight’s “Big Picture Rumble” panel discusses the RNC Convention, voter suppression efforts in Texas and President Obama’s support for overturning Citizens United. In tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom reveals the Bain bailout of the 1980s and details some of the human causalities of those not bailed out during the home foreclosure crisis.

Thom dissects Paul Ryan’s lie-riddled speech at last night’s RNC Convention, and “The Nation’s” John Nichols joins Thom to preview Romney’s speech tonight. Also discussed: President Obama’s support for overturning Citizens United, why we all may be forced to become vegetarians and in tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom looks at what America would be like if Republicans win big in November and are able to carry out their secret plot.

Thom discusses the latest from the RNC Convention with Fox Contributor Alan Colmes and Rep. Chris Van Hollen. Also discussed: why Republicans want to spend more money on prisons than education, the plot to assassinate President Obama by U.S. Soldiers and the alternative economies springing up through the austerity countries of Europe. In tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom agrees with Chris Christie that the Republicans are good at saying no, but only to the sick and poor.

Thom discusses day two of the RNC Convention with Talk Radio News Service’s Ellen Ratner and on what’s going on outside the convention with Codepink’s Medea Benjamin. Also discussed: Ron Paul’s surprise visit at the RNC Convention, Greg Palast on why Rep. Tim Griffin should be in jail instead of speaking at the convention and how much Sheldon Adelson is paying to put his guy in Congress. And in tonight’s “Daily Take” - on the 49th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech Thom looks at what the Republicans are doing this week to undo everything King dreamed of.

Thom discusses the start of the RNC Convention with Salon’s Will Doig and Codepink’s Medea Benjamin. Also discussed: Ron Paul’s decision to decline a speaking role at the convention, how Libertarians are playing into the hands of the corporate elite and whether the Republican voter suppression tactic will work. In tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom looks at how corporations can force you to campaign for and support their company’s favorite political candidates.

In tonight's special edition of “Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with former TARP Inspector General Neil Barofsky and Jeffrey Smith, the leading consumer advocate in the fight against the use of genetically modified foods.

In tonight's special edition of "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with former TARP Inspector General Neil Barofsky. Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" panel discusses the GOP platform and their upcoming convention in Tampa, and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom looks at what citizens in California are doing to find out exactly what they're eating.

Thom discusses how Republicans are calling for Akin to drop out of his Senate race while the GOP platform is adopting his extreme views on rape and abortion. Also discussed: the continued Medicare lies coming from the Romney campaign, an in-depth analysis of Obama's stimulus package and Michael Ratner, attorney for Julian Assange joins Thom in tonight's "Big Interview." In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom exposes, through FDR, the origins of the Romney/Ryan "big lie" strategy.

Thom discusses how Republicans are calling for Akin to drop out of his Senate race while the GOP platform is adopting his extreme views on rape and abortion. Also discussed: the continued Medicare lies coming from the Romney campaign, an in-depth analysis of Obama's stimulus package and Michael Ratner, attorney for Julian Assange joins Thom in tonight's "Big Interview." In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom exposes, through FDR, the origins of the Romney/Ryan "big lie" strategy.

Guest host Sam Sacks fills in for Thom Hartmann and discusses Julian Assange's call on the U.S. to once again embrace democracy, transparency and freedom. Also discussed: the deadly miner strike in South Africa, how Republicans plan to win the debate on Medicare if their plan is to end the program and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details why he thinks Romney is a sociopathic fascist.

In tonight's special edition of “Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with MSNBC host Chris Hayes, author of the new book “Twilight of the Elites,” and award-winning filmmaker Tom Shadyac about his pursuit of projects beyond directing Hollywood movies.

Guest host Sam Sacks fills in for Thom Hartmann and discusses Ecuador's granting of asylum to Julian Assange, the GOP's attack against the 17th amendment and DEVO's new song about Romney's dog Seamus. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses why Republican lies might work come November.

Guest host Sam Sacks discusses the dismal approval rating of congress and what's to blame for it. Also discussed: the alarming news of Pennsylvania's voter id law being upheld, the 77th birthday of social security and what Paul Ryan wants to do with the program and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom looks at a way to make every vote count this November.

Guest host Sam Sacks talks with Green Party Presidential candidate Jill Stein about the campaign, her party's platform and Romney's VP pick. Also discussed: why we should be concerned about the surveillance system TrapWire, Paul Ryan's union busting record in Wisconsin and mutated butterflies in Japan. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom looks at why oil corporations have a privileged place in our economy and justice system.