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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The Current Heat Wave Could Lead to a Food Crisis, and More
In today's On the News segment: The global warming heat wave that's been scorching the nation could lead to a food crisis; at least fifteen Republican governors have promised …
As Japan Says Fukushima Disaster “Man-Made” and “Preventable,” Fears Grow for Nuclear Plants Worldwide
A Japanese parliamentary inquiry has concluded last yearu2019s nuclear meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was "a profoundly man-made disaster - that could and should have been …
The Fracking Industry’s Dirty Secrets
The fracking industry is one of the most secretive and deceptive industries in the country.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Mexico Is Headed for a Recount in Its Presidential Election, and More
The Republicansu2019 chances of winning Rhode Island in November just got slimmer.
Woody Guthrie at 100: Pete Seeger, Billy Bragg, Will Kaufman Honor the “Dust Bowl Troubadour”
Commemorations are being held across the country this year to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of the countryu2019s greatest songwriters, Woody Guthrie.
Thomas Jefferson’s Betrayal
Itu2019s important to remember that, behind the July 4th holiday, are human beings who were as flawed as they were inspired.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Key Regulations to Prevent Another Financial Crisis Are Being Delayed or Scrapped, and More
In today's On the News segment: One giant pharmaceutical company just got busted for putting profits ahead of peoplesu2019 lives, more than one-third of all the new regulation created …
Mexico Is Poised for Return of PRI – And Continuation of Deadly US-Fueled Drug War
Mexicou2019s old ruling party, Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), is set to return to power after early election results indicate the PRI candidate Enrique Peu00f1a Nieto has won the presidential …
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Supreme Court Strikes Down Montana Law Against Corporate Political Spending, and More
Supreme Court misses a chance to correct the mistake it made with Citizens United vs. FEC and more
Bill Moyers | How Citizen Power Can Save a Library
Bill addresses a public library funding crisis, calling attention to a controversial community effort in Michigan to save its own library.