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classof56

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81. Actually, I'm listening to Thom streaming live right now.

Wed Jul 5, 2017, 01:12 PM

Jul 2017

I have supported him and his reasoned, intelligent message for many years. As far as I'm concerned, he speaks truth to power and has guests who do the same. Except of course those RWers who spew their nonsense. He is a worthy advocate for them, calls out their lies and idiocy firmly but respectfully. Sometimes I wish he'd smack 'em in the chops, but at least he gives 'em an earful about where they are wrong. He has frequently referred to DU posts on his program, but I'm guessing, given this thread, he may not be inclined to do that much in the future. Too bad. he's been an advocate for this site and those who support the Democratic platform. I watched his RT programs until I changed internet providers, but never saw anything to indicate he was a "Russian tool".

I have no problem with him reading from his and other authors' books during his broadcasts. I've read a lot of his writing, and appreciate his integrity and honesty.

Peace, everyone.

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Is anyone else not listening to Thom Hartmann because of his connection with RT? [View all] Catmusicfan Jul 2017 OP

Me too shenmue Jul 2017 #1

I avoid anyone sharp_stick Jul 2017 #2

I still listen, as often as possible, Ilsa Jul 2017 #3

I don't see how he can accept money from them when they sought to destabilize our Democracy NightWatcher Jul 2017 #4

I try not to judge people's financial needs or goals. Ilsa Jul 2017 #9

They don't pay him. He pays to use the studio. rickford66 Jul 2017 #29

TYT distributes on YouTube. A progressive graduate student studying media production could emulatorloo Jul 2017 #34

Exactly. All those other shows on sattelite radio aren't using RT. Why does he have to? brush Jul 2017 #79

Thank you. Thoughtful and well-reasoned. An excellent reply. NurseJackie Jul 2017 #82

That is supposed to be true...except I and others have noticed he has not covered the Russian Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #71

okay, that would be fair, but you do understand that American Corporate media has been JCanete Jul 2017 #77

Effective propaganda doesn't feel like propaganda to those who fall for it. NightWatcher Jul 2017 #84

Well we see that daily in corporate news on matters of in my opinion, utmost importance, that get JCanete Jul 2017 #85

I don't listen but people in this thread say he doesn't mention it. NightWatcher Jul 2017 #87

but you ignored the crux of my thread. Who doesn't cross the line for you, and why? nt JCanete Jul 2017 #88

No Russia coverage Joediss Jul 2017 #91

I agree! burrowowl Jul 2017 #6

I listen to him as well. phylny Jul 2017 #45

The "RT problem" is the least of his woes PSPS Jul 2017 #5

In all fairness so did Randy Rhodes, and a lot of the progressive talk show hosts. That is how they still_one Jul 2017 #11

You're right, they're all charlatans PSPS Jul 2017 #15

yup, you nailed it. The right/left/financial networks like Bloomberg and CNBC, they all push still_one Jul 2017 #17

Buy my book. Buy my book. Buy my book. NightWatcher Jul 2017 #92

I found Thom's show pretty boring so I never listened much to him, however, I suspect his RT still_one Jul 2017 #7

He's an "unwitting agent" of Russia. So is anyone else on RT, except for those pnwmom Jul 2017 #28

I have no idea if he is an agent. I am speculating that Hartman's issue is to keep his costs down. still_one Jul 2017 #33

An "unwitting agent" isn't an agent in the usual sense. It is someone whose actions pnwmom Jul 2017 #35

ok, I just think as far as he is concerned it is a pure economic issue to keep his still_one Jul 2017 #38

Regardless of his motives, he's giving a pretty face to Russia's propaganda network, pnwmom Jul 2017 #40

I agree. RT is a Putin propaganda network still_one Jul 2017 #42

No more Hartmann. No more Schultz. I take a HARD PASS at treason nt LaydeeBug Jul 2017 #8

I don't listen to either one, but Schultz is a fraud. Hartman I don't care for, but he is not a still_one Jul 2017 #12

I will listen to almost anyone but I factor in context. Part of critical thinking, I guess. Gidney N Cloyd Jul 2017 #10

I watched him once on MSNBC well before the election issues. Blue_true Jul 2017 #13

I still listen almost every day. I don't know what you're hearing that I've missed but I still hear napi21 Jul 2017 #14

I avoid him like the plague and when he posts here, I always bring it up to him.. boston bean Jul 2017 #16

I stopped watching him on Free Speech TV because... Different Drummer Jul 2017 #18

Amazing how people pile it on... Trial_By_Fire Jul 2017 #19

Agreed. Sienna86 Jul 2017 #20

Agree nt Raine Jul 2017 #23

Normally I'd agree Nevernose Jul 2017 #24

Hartmann only talks up America and Democratic ideals... Trial_By_Fire Jul 2017 #30

He has spent a great deal of time trashing Hillary Clinton and many other Democrats. pnwmom Jul 2017 #36

Absolutely false... Trial_By_Fire Jul 2017 #37

No not false. It was the truth. boston bean Jul 2017 #59

That's a load of bullshit. Hassin Bin Sober Jul 2017 #68

Yep KTM Jul 2017 #74

He's not an ally. He gave DT a big assist with his Democrat-bashing. n/t pnwmom Jul 2017 #27

Who is employed by the Putin regime BannonsLiver Jul 2017 #65

Almost as amazing as people purposefully confusing "criticism' and 'hate' LanternWaste Jul 2017 #90

I used to listen often, but found he repeats himself a lot .. Hieronymus Jul 2017 #21

Same. No longer care to hear what he has to say. Stand and Fight Jul 2017 #22

Nope. GoCubsGo Jul 2017 #25

SILLY not to listen to him, imo. elleng Jul 2017 #26

So now we're bashing Thom? SHRED Jul 2017 #31

It's been going on for a while now... Trial_By_Fire Jul 2017 #32

Thom is allowing himself to be USED by the Russian propaganda network, RT. pnwmom Jul 2017 #39

How are they using him? He's been trashing Putin Ilsa Jul 2017 #47

Exactly! SHRED Jul 2017 #48

His presence there legitimizes their network in the eyes of his supporters. pnwmom Jul 2017 #50

Not with me. I doubt I'm the only one who sees it this way. Ilsa Jul 2017 #51

Any of his fans who didn't vote for HRC in the general ARE stupid. n/t pnwmom Jul 2017 #52

TH enthusiastically endorsed HRC. And there were Ilsa Jul 2017 #58

I gave up on him many years ago, but not because of RT MurrayDelph Jul 2017 #41

I got tired of the gold commercials left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #43

No. SalviaBlue Jul 2017 #44

As far as I'm concerned, he's as evil as any other Trump supporter out there. Foamfollower Jul 2017 #46

Then you don't listen to his show SHRED Jul 2017 #49

I'll say it agan, Thom Hartmann is a Trump Supporter Foamfollower Jul 2017 #60

I agree and Thom isn't a trumpf supporter . rockfordfile Jul 2017 #96

Thom has 100% editorial power on his RT show 90-percent Jul 2017 #53

I've listened to him since 2004. Thom is still right with me rusty quoin Jul 2017 #54

Me! nt cry baby Jul 2017 #55

What happened to Ed Schultz? bdjhawk Jul 2017 #56

Ed follows the money NewJeffCT Jul 2017 #67

Me too. He's either a hypocrite or a Putin puppet. OnDoutside Jul 2017 #57

+1 R B Garr Jul 2017 #62

I stopped listening because his show is boring. mfcorey1 Jul 2017 #61

Progressive radio (Air America, WCPT) got me through the Bush years Freethinker65 Jul 2017 #63

If someone is on Putin's payroll (which Hartmann most certainly is) that's a deal breaker for me. BannonsLiver Jul 2017 #64

I've never followed him, even when he was actively MineralMan Jul 2017 #66

I was never a big fan of Thom NewJeffCT Jul 2017 #69

He is so smart. But the end came for me when he called Russia 'an emerging Democracy' Demsrule86 Jul 2017 #70

Guilt by association? He has stated many time RT has never interfered in his content decisions. Snotcicles Jul 2017 #72

Listening right now on XM 127. nt Snotcicles Jul 2017 #73

Of course that's what Hartmann's going to say. Why would he ADMIT otherwise? NurseJackie Jul 2017 #80

why should you hold it against someone for working for Abu Pepe Jul 2017 #75

Still a fan of Hartmann and have listened to him for a decade hotrod0808 Jul 2017 #76

I listen to his show. Dont agree with everything. But he is a straight shooter GusBob Jul 2017 #78

Actually, I'm listening to Thom streaming live right now. classof56 Jul 2017 #81

I lulz'd KG Jul 2017 #83

Listen often. Never heard any pro Putin talk. Learn a lot from him. Listen on Sirius Progress or Nanjeanne Jul 2017 #86

Being associated with RT is a negative Gothmog Jul 2017 #89

Just trying to keep up with what's posted here at DU takes all my time Kaleva Jul 2017 #93

No offense to any of the radio talkers DefenseLawyer Jul 2017 #94

Won't listen to anyone associated with RT Bradical79 Jul 2017 #95