Topic: Tom Hartmann

The hosts note that RT hosts diverse viewpoints, including the progressive Tom Hartmann Show, which contradicts claims that the network is purely a monolith for Putin. Former CIA Director James Woolsey is cited regarding the conflation of leaked emails with "disinformation." The argument is made that while the source of the DNC emails is debated, the content of the emails themselves has not been proven to be false.

John C. Dvorak revisits his theory of a 40-year economic cycle, predicting a major depression in late 2016 or 2017. He suggests that while Brexit caused a temporary market drop, it may not be the final triggering event. Future referendums in countries like Sweden (Swexit) or the Netherlands (Nexit) are identified as potential catalysts for a larger collapse.

Radio host Tom Hartmann cited a study suggesting that suicide rates increase under conservative rule, blaming Republicans for a surge in US suicides. The hosts mock Hartmann's analysis and his frequent promotion of "Super Beets" supplements on his program.

A continuation of the Tom Hartmann segment explores his views on the military draft as a way to move people out of their comfort zones. Hartmann reiterates his claim that 35,000 people would still be alive if conservatives had not been in power in the 20th century.

Author JK Rowling compared Donald Trump to the Harry Potter villain Voldemort, a move highlighted as an example of extreme media rhetoric. The discussion extends to progressive media figures like Tom Hartmann and Michelangelo Signorelli, who are accused of fostering "pure hate" toward Republicans. The segment argues that these media personalities have moved away from discussing policy to focus entirely on personal attacks.

Tom Hartmann and Rachel Maddow are criticized for allegedly misquoting Rick Santorum regarding John McCain and "enhanced interrogation." The hosts argue that the media intentionally interchanges the terms "torture" and "enhanced interrogation" to frame Santorum's comments unfairly while simultaneously promoting the derogatory "frothy mix" Google search definition.