The Hartmann Report20 Nov 2018

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 11/20/18 - Thom makes the case that the G.O.P. truly is a threat to democracy, because their divisive blame game masks the boiling tensions from real and growing wealth inequality. And will corporate interests behind the 'Five White Men' succeed in neutering the House Democrats before they can fight back? Plus, an interview with James Risen, the legality of Trump's asylum ban, MBS in hot water?, Bernie and Ro's pharma price plan, and why aren't we hearing much about Ivanka's damn emails?....

Today Thom strongly shows that as wealth inequality becomes huge, and Republicans blame working class resentments on minorities to hold power, the trajectory the GOP has traveled since Nixon threatens to end American democracy. And connectedly- while the challenge against Nancy Pelosi has been described by mainstream news as coming from the left, Thom argues that corporate interests are behind the threat posed by the gang of "Five White Men". ------- Journalist James Risen says that Trump has been the most corrosive president on America's free press- even worse than Obama, who tried to put Mr. Risen in jail for his reporting. ------- Luke Vargas of Talk Media News looks at the legality of Trump's asylum ban. Plus- rumblings of Saudi prince MBS facing a possible change of status. ------- Thom looks at more interesting headlines: Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders introduce legislation to compel US pharmaceuticals to stop overcharging Americans. And, it's funny how Ivanka's insecure private email account used for government business is much less of a big deal to the right than Hilary's email was. ------- And finally, David in Cincinnati shares his thoughts about the G.O.P...

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