The Big Picture With Thom Hartmann

Tonight's "Politics Panel" discusses whether the Obama administration should assassinate American citizens via drone, Congress' vote to raise the debt ceiling and what Saturday's massive moral march protest in Raleigh means. Thom talks climate change and the future of outdoor winter sports with Powder Magazine's Porter Fox, the latest from Sochi with RT Correspondent Paul Scott and the latest news on the new chemical spill in West Virginia. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how Montana and Oregon have said no to corporate tax loopholes.

Thom talks with Alternet's Lynn Parramore about Saturday's massive moral march protest in Raleigh, with Demand Progress' Nathan White about how the NSA is using cell phone data to assassinate terrorists and with the National Review's Tim Cavanaugh on whether government can create jobs. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details what American taxes are really pay for.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses why President Obama keeps nominating corporatists to the bench, actor Russell Brand's thoughts on Phillip Seymour Hoffman's death and today's dismal job numbers. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with former Wall Street hedge fund trader Sam Polk.

Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" discusses whether the recent CBO report on Obamacare is good or bad news for health care reform, whether Congress will finally give the long-term unemployed their benefits back and how the RNC is celebrating Black History Month. Thom talks with Marine Ecologist Boris Worm on whether climate change will cause the extinction of all saltwater fish, and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how government, via taxes, can help encourage good behavior (getting married) and discourage bad behavior (smoking).

Tonight's "Politics Panel" looks at the Republican's outrage over the new Coke commercial, why Canada doesn't want to refine their tar sands oil in their own country and Senator Warren's idea to allow the Post Office to act as a bank for poor Americans. Thom talks with the Drug Policy Alliance's Meghan Ralston on what can be done to prevent heroin overdoses and with Professor Roberto De Vogli on how government can help fight obesity. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how Chattanooga, TN is leading the way with high speed and affordable internet access.

Thom discusses Senator Reid coming out against fast-tracking TPP with Public Citizen's Lori Wallach, talks the death penalty with Attorney David Benowitz and debates income inequality with Conservative Neil McCabe. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses why it's gravely important that we establish a carbon tax.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses the new details suggesting Chris Christie new about the lane closures on the George Washington Bridge, how death penalty states are considering using firing squads and how five million Americans remain uninsured because of Governor's opting out of Medicaid expansion under Obamacare. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with Campaign for America's Future Co-Founder Robert Borosage and Senior Fellow Richard Eskow.

Thom discusses Senator Reid coming out against fast-tracking TPP with Public Citizen's Lori Wallach, talks the death penalty with Attorney David Benowitz and debates income inequality with Conservative Neil McCabe. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses why it's gravely important that we establish a carbon tax.

Thom delivers his third annual State of the Union Address and discusses his plan to get America back on track with tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" panel. Progressive Change Campaign Committee's Co-Founder Adam Green and Maine's Progressive U.S. Senatorial Candidate Shenna Bellows joins Thom to talk about the future of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how "The Caucus Room Strategy" to obstruct the Obama presidency has unfortunately worked.

Tonight's "Politics Panel" looks at Obama's accomplishments and failures since last year's State of the Union Address and previews his fifth address. Thom talks TPP and wealth inequality with "The Nation's" John Nichols, and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how cutting taxes have always lead to economic crashes.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses the recent wave of Republican leaders coming out in favor of decriminalizing marijuana, the GOP's three person rebuttal following Obama's State of the Union Address and Mike Huckabee's recent comments on women and birth control. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with Fortune Magazine's Leigh Gallagher, author of the new book "The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream Is Moving."

Thom discusses the extreme lack of morality of the Republican Party with Attorney and Radio Host Mike Papantonio, the fate of Obamacare with former CIGNA executive Wendell Potter and why there's always a white savior in slave movies with Salon's Daniel Jose Older. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live" and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses why Rand Paul winning the Republican nomination for President would help the Democratic party.

Thom talks with Oxfam's Gawain Kripke about healthy eating and where the U.S. ranks among the rest of the world. Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" discusses whether libertarianism is to blame for the West Virginia chemical spill, how Texans are speaking out against fracking in their state and the Supreme Court's plan to kill public unions. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses why we need to drastically transform our police forces in the U.S.

Tonight's "Politics Panel" discusses the Supreme Court's plan to destroy public unions, the fourth anniversary of the Citizens United decision and Senator David Vitter's plan to become Louisiana's next governor. In tonight's special Tuesday edition of "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with artist, activist and businessman Andy Shallal who recently announced his candidacy for Mayor of DC.

Thom discusses how radical Martin Luther King Jr. was when it came to social and economic issues with guests Hilary Shelton, Brian Miller and Thena Robinson Mock. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details what the internet would look like without net neutrality.