The Big Picture With Thom Hartmann

Tonight's "Big Picture Politics Panel" discusses the continued unrest in Egypt, whether we're witnessing the beginning of an "American Spring" in the U.S. and the news that the NSA is spying on the EU. Thom talks with M.E. Thomas, author of the book "Confessions of a Sociopath" in tonight's "Everything You Know Is Wrong" segment, and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details how the fossil fuel industry must pay for their sins.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses the passing of the Immigration Bill in the Senate, how the media is smearing Edward Snowden and how college loan interest rates will rise from 3.4% to 6.8% on Monday if Congress doesn't intervene. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) about the Supreme Court's decisions on DOMA, Prop. 8 and the Voting Rights Act.

Thom talks with "Ring of Fire Radio" Co-hosts Robert Kennedy Jr. and Mike Papantonio about this week's Supreme Court's decisions and paid sick leave with conservative David Laska. 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 to drastically move away from the Reagan revolution.

Thom talks with Attorney and Radio Host Mike Papantonio about the new details on the NSA spy program. Thom stops by the "Talkers New York 2013" conference and speaks with Radio Host and MSNBC Analyst Michael Smerconish, with Radio Host and Fox News Analyst Alan Colmes and with Radio Host Steve Malzberg.

Thom talks with the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci on the global threat of the MERS virus and with Birgitta Jonsdottir, a Member of the Icelandic Parliament, on the Bradley Manning case. Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" panel discusses why Tea Party groups are in favor of government subsidies for their organizations, whether Sen. Reid will use the "nuclear option" in the Senate and how African Americans are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than White Americans. read more

Guest host Sam Sacks is in for Thom Hartmann tonight and talks about the UN Arms Trade Treaty, Europe's big win over Monsanto and how drones may help us learn more about tornadoes. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how we need to hold our big banks accountable for their crimes.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses Obama's speech on the rising cost of college and how student debt is a major drain on our economy, Fox "News" Contributor Erick Erickson's sexist comments and the Republican push to cut food stamps. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with University of Maryland Peace & Development Professor Shibley Telhami, author of the book "The World Through Arab Eyes."

Thom debates Libertarian Austin Petersen on the importance of food stamps and talks with NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre on Colorado's implementation of the country's first regulated marijuana market. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live," and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses whether our democracy can survive with the Republicans' continued lies.

Thom talks with Attorney and Radio Host Mike Papantonio on whether Sen. Reid will finally end the filibuster and debates Conservative Richard Miniter on Obama's call to end the war on terror. Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" panel discusses Rep. Bachmann's decision not to seek another term, Minnesota's new solar energy law and the European Union's decision to slow down austerity measures. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how we need to hold our big banks accountable for their crimes.

Tonight's "Big Picture Politics Panel" discusses the success of Obamacare in California, Bob Dole's advice to the Republican Party and this weekend's protests against Monsanto and GMOs. Thom talks with "The Nation's" Ken Silverstein on the release of the Center for American Progress's secret donors and with "The Huffington Post" Contributor Soraya Chemaly on the campaign to combat hate speech on Facebook.

Tonight's "Big Picture Rumble" discusses whether Obama will end the war on terror, another example of why we need to invest in our nation's infrastructure and whether Republicans have given up on helping our economy. In tonight's "Conversations with Great Minds" Thom talks with Peter Van Buren, a 24-year veteran of the U.S. State Department, and author of the book "We Meant Well: How I Helped Lose the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Iraqi People."

Thom talks with Attorney and Radio Host Mike Papantonio about Obama's speech today on the global war on terror, and with Women's Advocate Sam Bennett on rape culture in America. Thom takes viewer video questions and phone calls in "Your Take, My Take Live," and in tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how electric cars are saving human lives.

Thom talks with Emmy Award-Winning Journalist David Shuster about the AP scandal and why the first amendment is so important to our democracy. Tonight's "Lone Liberal Rumble" panel discusses the proposed media shield law, whether government should require homeowners in Oklahoma to build houses fit for tornadoes and Pope Francis's tough comments on capitalism. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom explains how the billionaires have even taken over public broadcasting.

Thom talks with Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI) about his "Right to Vote" amendment, which would explicitly guarantee the right to vote in the Constitution. Tonight's "Big Picture Politics Panel" discusses Republican efforts to block relief funds for Oklahoma victims, Senator McConnell's reversal on 501 (C)(4) organizations and news that Apple is paying no taxes. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom details why the first amendment is so important to our democracy.

Thom debates Conservative Dan Bongino on the Right's continued politicizing of the Benghazi attack, talks with the authors of the new book "The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills," and with Chris Hedges on how the AP scandal is the latest in a series of dramatic assaults against our civil liberties. In tonight's "Daily Take" Thom discusses how Congressman Darrell Issa's career should be over.