Radical Thom Hartmann accuses Matthew Vadum of trying to bring back debtors’ prisons — or something

Two weeks ago I was on Thom Hartmann’s radio show. Hartmann is essentially a communist in ideological terms. He’s a member of the misnamed Democratic Socialists of America (other notable members: Noam Chomsky, Frances Fox Piven) and a proud 9/11 “truther.” Hartmann thinks corporations pick through your garbage late at night or have installed mind control microchips in your dental work, or something. Hartmann read an article of mine and somehow got it in his head that I favor debtors’ prisons. Here’s a video of the interview that Hartmann streamed from his website (hats off to you if you can … Continue reading Radical Thom Hartmann accuses Matthew Vadum of trying to bring back debtors’ prisons — or something

Socialist Thom Hartmann never lets reality get in the way of a good narrative

Thom Hartmann, a socialist and 9/11 truther, isn’t exactly an honest guy. I was on his radio show this week and conceded a point to him and he went on as if I hadn’t done so. Listen to the scatterbrained stream-of-consciousness style in which he conducted an interview with me: Or maybe Hartmann isn’t nearly as bright as he thinks he is. Decide for yourself. Continue reading Socialist Thom Hartmann never lets reality get in the way of a good narrative