The Big Picture With Thom Hartmann

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses Obama's NSA speech, Walmart's plan to squash union organizing efforts and how the GOP continues to be the party of bigotry. Tonight's Bigger Picture panel takes an in-depth look at the Iranian nuclear deal and discusses the bipartisan group of Senators that are trying to sabotage it.

Thom discusses why the government should be the employer of last resort with Conservative David Laska, the Supreme Court case on the legality of abortion clinic buffer zones with Comedian and Author Lizz Winstead and why GOPROUD founder Jimmy LaSalvia left the GOP with Jimmy LaSalvia. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how the multiplier effect via unemployment insurance is a huge boost to our economy.

Thom talks to McAfee Inc's founder John McAfee about his efforts to create software that would prevent the NSA from spying on Americans. Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" discusses whether Chris Christie should be impeached, the government's $53 billion surplus from last month and Ohio's latest voter suppression efforts. Tonight's "Daily Take" discusses why the end of net neutrality could mean the end of the internet as we know it.

Thom talks the fast-tracking of TPP with Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), net neutrality with Free Press' Tim Karr and socialism with Kshama Sawant. Tonight's "Politics Panel" discusses TPP, the new Iran sanctions bill and Congress' new spending bill. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom explains who the real welfare queens in America are.

Thom discusses the West Virginia chemical spill with RT Correspondent Meghan Lopez and Environmental Activist Maria Gunnoe. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) joins Thom to talk about the fast-tracking of TPP and discusses the possibility of a carbon tax with Mark Reynolds, the Executive Director of Citizens Climate Lobby. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details why Republicans want to keep Guantanamo open.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses the latest with Christie's bridgegate scandal, the dismal job numbers report and how Congress has taken steps recently to fast-track the TPP trade deal. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with artist, activist and businessman Andy Shallal who recently announced his candidacy for Mayor of DC.

Thom talks Chris Christie's bridgegate scandal with Radio Host and Attorney Mike Papantonio, big banks with former big banker Larry Doyle and debates Conservative Rusty Humphries on extending unemployment benefits. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses why we need regulate guns like we do automobiles.

Guest host Sam Sacks is in for Thom Hartmann tonight and discusses how California's attempting to rein in the NSA with State Senator Ted Lieu (D-CA). Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" talks Chris Christie's email troubles, how the government's anti-tobacco policies have worked and Colorado's marijuana sales. Tonight's "Daily Take" discusses the 50th anniversary of LBJ's war on poverty and why the U.S. should follow France's lead when it comes to tax policy.

Thom talks with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) about our nation's homelessness problem and with Economics Journalist Eamonn Fingleton on how outsourcing is killing the U.S. economy. Tonight's "Politics Panel" discusses how to save social security, whether Congress will extend unemployment benefits and how conservatives are using the polar vortex to discredit climate change. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom explains how the GOP's anti-Obamacare efforts are actually killing Americans.

Thom discusses the violent situation in Fallujah, Iraq with Investigative Journalist Robert Parry, whether the NSA is spying on members of Congress with the Government Accountability Project's Beatrice Edwards and whether an NFL player was fired over his activism with Outsports.com's Jim Buzinski. Tonight's "Politically Corrected" corrects "60 Minutes'" shoddy reporting on the United States' clean energy program, and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how Republican hypocrisy on Obamacare is costing America trillions.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses the expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare, how raising the minimum wage would lift millions out of poverty and a new global survey revealing that the world views the U.S. as the most significant threat to world peace. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom discusses obesity and urban farming with the National League of Cities' Tracy Wiedt and Bellisimo's Gino Campana and Kristin Kirkpatrick.

Thom talks the possibility of the U.S. government granting Edward Snowden clemency with Radio Host and Attorney Mike Papantonio, talks minimum wage and wealth inequality with the Campaign for America's Future Richard Eshow and the latest Fukushima news with Beyond Nuclear's Kevin Kamps. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses the Republicans love of donut holes.

Tonight’s “Big Picture Rumble” discusses the 1.3 million people losing their unemployment benefits, the push to raise the minimum wage and Edward Snowden’s recent interview with “The Washington Post.” Thom talks with LEAP’s Neill Franklin about Colorado and Washington beginning to sell recreational marijuana next month, and in tonight’s “Daily Take” Thom explains why we should follow France’s lead when it comes to tax policy.

Tonight's extended edition of "The Big Picture Rumble" discusses the dangers of gangsta capitalism, the new and positive Obamacare numbers, how 1.3 million unemployed will lose their benefits next week and how Canada has struck down their anti-prostitution laws. In tonight's "Everything You Know Is Wrong" segment Thom discusses the origins of Santa Claus with Psychologist and author Stephen Larsen.

Thom talks with NSA whistleblower Bill Binney about the review panel's recommendations,Economics Professor Dr. Stephanie Kelton about what the Fed tapering means for the economy and Maryland Imperial Wizard Richard Preston about why the KKK wants to impeach President Obama. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom explains why the Republicans Kool-Aid is tainted.