<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Thom Hartmann Radio & TV Program: Thom-TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thom’s Daily Take - video version]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/s/thom-tv</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GLOo!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F31a61c8c-9170-4e7a-a22a-7372ebe055be_1280x1280.png</url><title>The Thom Hartmann Radio &amp; TV Program: Thom-TV</title><link>https://thom.tv/s/thom-tv</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:06:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thom.tv/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Thomas Hartmann]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[hartmannprogram@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[hartmannprogram@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[hartmannprogram@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[hartmannprogram@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Thinks Tis is All a Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump is so unfit for office, he is using past reality show tricks from 'The Apprentice' to scare the country.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/trump-thinks-tis-is-all-a-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/trump-thinks-tis-is-all-a-game</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:54:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193731446/4d079f6e7a127c00a91740ecd2e38f21.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trump is so unfit for office, he is using past reality show tricks from 'The Apprentice' to scare the country. </p><p>He teased destroying a civilization just before chickening out per usual, to keep Americans frightened while he carries out his deranged agenda.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Insane is Trump to Threaten Mass Destruction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran&#8217;s threat to shut a second key shipping route could hit a quarter of the world&#8217;s oil supply and send prices sharply higher.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/how-insane-is-trump-to-threaten-mass</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/how-insane-is-trump-to-threaten-mass</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:53:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193515898/3947b45dcba2956497050b5acdb849f3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Iran&#8217;s threat to shut a second key shipping route could hit a quarter of the world&#8217;s oil supply and send prices sharply higher.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wants to cut Medicare]]></title><description><![CDATA[And divert your HEALTH to the military]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/trump-wants-to-cut-medicare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/trump-wants-to-cut-medicare</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:19:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193058134/c981ab3862b53443de508c00ac955b21.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The White House released footage of Trump talking about cutting Medicare as he laughs with his subjects during an Easter celebration. <br><br>It's ironic that his cultish pastors fawn over him, calling him Jesus, while Jesus' teachings repeatedly prioritize the poor. <br><br>If the billionaires actually paid their taxes, maybe Jesus' teaching could be realized in today's world.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Amazon Prices are UP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A result of Trump's Iran war]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/why-your-amazon-prices-are-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/why-your-amazon-prices-are-up</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:48:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193148040/89c455b3ead84d8dcbbf1419269192cb.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amazon prices are now rising due the Iran War, as jet fuel prices are skyrocketing and products are taking forever to arrive. </p><p>Furthermore, Hegseth's fires head of the army, whether it is due to pushback or promoting women of color, the jury is still out.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[American's are Rushing to Buy Electric Vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Trump's poorly planned attack on Iran rages, gas prices are skyrocketing by the day and driving is becoming too expensive.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/americans-are-rushing-to-buy-electric</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/americans-are-rushing-to-buy-electric</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:49:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193116018/8fb0b4b73aceee53d6c9118c650c7ad9.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After Trump's poorly planned attack on Iran rages, gas prices are skyrocketing by the day and driving is becoming too expensive. </p><p>Americans are now turning to electric cars, as electricity is WILDLY cheaper than a gallon of oil, while eradicating oil changes, internal automobile issues, and more.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bondi is FUMING!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miles Taylor joined Thom]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/bondi-is-fuming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/bondi-is-fuming</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:44:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193017137/ce2f6a57839109fed72b6328718766d8.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Former DHS Chief of Staff provides some insight into the inner circle of Donald Trump, after Pam Bondi was brutally fired today. </p><p>As Trump's regime destroys America, more Republicans are looking for a way out of the MAGA cult without destroying their careers. </p><p>Will they find one?</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's speech was Embarrassing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump had a long speech last night, filled with empty promises and even more rambling than usual.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/trumps-speech-was-embarrassing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/trumps-speech-was-embarrassing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigel Peacock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:18:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193008050/0410d313b5f0b6241bf4414cc70c6883.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trump had a long speech last night, filled with empty promises and even more rambling than usual. His mental state has clearly taken a decline and suffers from staying up past 5 pm. </p><p>Is this really who we want calling the shots and creating tensions with the rest of the world?</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump is Putin's FIXER]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump has been carrying out Putin's step-by-step plan to dismantle the US, the question is whether it's because of his own stupidity or he's taking direct orders.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/trump-is-putins-fixer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/trump-is-putins-fixer</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:18:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192905218/5553482bed2b84f6c1923d28be30b5a0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trump has been carrying out Putin's step-by-step plan to dismantle the US, the question is whether it's because of his own stupidity or he's taking direct orders. The author of Bette Dangerous raises important questions like these, that Americans must ask themselves as Trump is leading the US into increasingly dangerous territory.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The repetitive lies of the Republican Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Republican Party's lies are getting more and more repetitive as it goes on, and Americans keep believing them!]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/the-repetitive-lies-of-the-republican-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/the-repetitive-lies-of-the-republican-party</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:18:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192896252/9b9131b2ef8ed189fe855bd3168c1391.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Republican Party's lies are getting more and more repetitive as it goes on, and Americans keep believing them! Donald Trump has only perpetuated the consistent homophobic, xenophobic, racist, and ancient policies the Republican party keeps spouting to gain the favor of the uneducated, the white supremacists, and the billionaires that get the tax cuts.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are the Pro-Trump rallies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now THAT, is a good question!]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/where-are-the-pro-trump-rallies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/where-are-the-pro-trump-rallies</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:48:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192794594/832e5cc391a8802ff2b1e45bb74674c1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest Dean Obeidallah proposes a great question on today's show: if Trump really is doing great things and is so popular, where are the millions showing up to Pro-Trump rallies?</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why did the Pope shame Hegseth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pope shamed Pete Hegseth for his so-called "holy war" against Iran, putting the war-monger's hypocrisy on full display.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/why-did-the-pope-shame-hegseth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/why-did-the-pope-shame-hegseth</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigel Peacock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192794086/99b8bc239a3fbd8ed565277eddf4fa95.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Pope shamed Pete Hegseth for his so-called "holy war" against Iran, putting the war-monger's hypocrisy on full display. No doubt Hegseth will just ignore Pope Leo's insightful words, or take his rage out on more Americans actually fighting in this illegal war.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will protests help Union workers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest host Jefferson Smith gets a few calls about signs for No Kings Day protests on March 28th, 2026.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/will-protests-help-union-workers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/will-protests-help-union-workers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:18:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192440756/95650c68225b27f05cfd6595ad4f4ffe.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest host Jefferson Smith gets a few calls about signs for No Kings Day protests on March 28th, 2026. </p><p>Another caller had doubts about protests making a difference in the elections and getting union workers the rights they deserve.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zukerburg just lost a HUGE lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest host Jefferson Smith takes a call from a caller pointing out the similarities between the META social media addiction lawsuit and the litigation carried out for regulations on tobacco.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/zukerburg-just-lost-a-huge-lawsuit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/zukerburg-just-lost-a-huge-lawsuit</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:18:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192358576/5700ddc48d71081f754f325e36c2365f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest host Jefferson Smith takes a call from a caller pointing out the similarities between the META social media addiction lawsuit and the litigation carried out for regulations on tobacco. Will social media addiction finally get the attention it deserves after all this time?</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump is wrecking the US dollar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest host Jefferson Smith breaks down the importance of the US dollar, and how its value contributes to influencing democracy globally.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/trump-is-wrecking-the-us-dollar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/trump-is-wrecking-the-us-dollar</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigel Peacock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:11:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192261067/c9ac2983fe019c1df17e42bbb15edcbc.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest host Jefferson Smith breaks down the importance of the US dollar, and how its value contributes to influencing democracy globally. Trump is weakening the dollar, and this has had adverse affects on inflation and trade tensions which will affect the global influence and reputation of the US for decades to come.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wants division to distract us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jefferson Smith continues his analysis of changing the political landscape to favor the People rather than the top billionaire's interests.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/trump-wants-division-to-distract</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/trump-wants-division-to-distract</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigel Peacock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:18:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192157507/7d351092270cb8ed663c35377df4fff5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jefferson Smith continues his analysis of changing the political landscape to favor the People rather than the top billionaire's interests.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the best signs for Non Kings Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest host Jefferson Smith gathers the Thom Hartmann community's thoughts on what their signs will say on Saturday, March 28th for the No Kings Day Protest.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/these-are-the-best-signs-for-non</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/these-are-the-best-signs-for-non</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192149984/fecf5ec875e6b643e26bd24404c12b99.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest host Jefferson Smith gathers the Thom Hartmann community's thoughts on what their signs will say on Saturday, March 28th for the No Kings Day Protest.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Young Voters are Deflated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest host Jefferson Smith takes a call from a frustrated young voter, who highlights the damage that Citizens United has done to voting in the US.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/why-young-voters-are-deflated</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/why-young-voters-are-deflated</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:25:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192083374/5442985e2a0738664b2a4e140fa97e69.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest host Jefferson Smith takes a call from a frustrated young voter, who highlights the damage that Citizens United has done to voting in the US. </p><p>This ruling has geared politicians to make decisions that benefit corporations and billionaires in America, rather than the middle and lower class who are struggling to afford just being alive.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build Back Democracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jefferson Smith breaks down his thesis on how to get American democracy back on track.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/how-to-build-back-democracy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/how-to-build-back-democracy</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigel Peacock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:18:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192033493/6b4624aa85465a72b75ef8495c8b77d8.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jefferson Smith breaks down his thesis on how to get American democracy back on track. </p><p>His main points are rooted in the idea that the voters need to change the political playing field to have politicians favor what the People need, instead of the wants of the top billionaires.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[They needed approval from COngress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why didn't they ask?]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/they-needed-approval-from-congress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/they-needed-approval-from-congress</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thom Hartmann]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:48:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191962387/e37f4b9d7446605dd2a72cc43e4b2b37.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guest host Jefferson Smith tinkers with the imposing question, why didn't Trump get approval before striking Iran? <br><br>He thought everyone would fall in line and support him anyway, just like with everything else that's gotten passed under this regime.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE is being funded over TSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jefferson Smith shares his wife's recent experience at the airport, as the lines get longer and more ICE agents are showing up.]]></description><link>https://thom.tv/p/ice-is-being-funded-over-tsa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thom.tv/p/ice-is-being-funded-over-tsa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Nigel Peacock]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:01:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191924252/577b74a9d4d12688eb48382d09853e4d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jefferson Smith shares his wife's recent experience at the airport, as the lines get longer and more ICE agents are showing up. </p><p>Trump has led America down a debt-ridden, war-mongering path and it's our duty to show up at No Kings Day rallies to fight back!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thom.tv/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thom.tv/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe 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