The Hartmann Report27 Marras 2018

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/27/18 - Political games of chess played around the world: Paul Manafort loses his plea agreement, is Trump's gambit undermined? Mia Love and General Motors are moving their respective pawns. Tom Perez calls on the Democratic Party's pieces to move out. Greg Palast plays white to the Republican's voter-suppression black. And Luke Vargas kibitzes on the Ukraine versus Russia match in the Sea of Azov.

Thom analyzes what the withdrawal of Paul Manafort's plea agreement could be in the chess game between Trump and his Special Prosecutor. And thoughts given to Mia Love's comments to Trump, and the possible economic recession that may be predicted by GM's plant closures. -------- A fascinating reading from 'Age of Discovery: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance' by Ian Goldin. -------- DNC Chair Tom Perez presents Democratic party strategy in the context of Trump's gradual unraveling. -------- With the Senate runoff in Mississippi in play, and with Stacey Abrams still speaking out over the hanky-panky in Georgia, investigative journalist Greg Palast has alot to talk about today. -------- Then, Thom looks at some of the more interesting headlines. -------- Luke Vargas, foreign correspondent, has an analysis of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis- what is the state of play there? -------- Laura in Iowa wants to know what books to use to help teach her kids civics. Thom gives his take on the news of the day including the withdrawal of Paul Manafort's plea agreement, Mia Love's comments to Trump and the possible economic recession that may be predicted by GM's plant closures.

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