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I'd actually gotten to be quite a fan of The Thom Hartmann Show in recent months; he was, to me, everything a "radio-talk show host" ought to be, but almost never is-- intelligent, informed, civil with those of a differing perspective but passionate about those issues that should inspire righteous indignation and rage. I listened to him on WWRL in NY, and have just learned that they've pulled his show off the air to make room for someone named Ed Schultz. I don't want to be unfair to Schultz-- I haven't listened to him much, but he has a speaking style reminiscent of Rush Limbaugh, and anytime recently that I have listened to him, he seems to be talking more about his appearances on Larry King than about anything truly affecting the lives of his listeners. Bottom line is I can't imagine he's a better or more learned radio host than Hartmann. Hopefully, Hartmann will turn up again soon, if not on WWRL, then someplace else on the radio dial. WWRL also jettisoned its morning host Lionel in favor of...just what the world needs now...infomercials. I was more ambivalent about Lionel; occasionally he offered a incisive and bitingly sarcastic viewpoint on a particular issue, but he often seemed to get sidetracked by what seemed to be preparation for his comedy routine at the Bottom Line, as an opening act for the Gypsy Kings. Still...to be replaced by an INFOMERCIAL!!??!! I've also just learned that afternoon host Randi Rhodes...occasionally a bit too caustic for my taste, but often quite good...was suspended indefinitely because of "inappropriate" remarks about Hillary Clinton. Are these people mad!!??!! Next thing you know, Glenn Beck or Bob Grant will be handling drive-time for them.

One of the best shows on the planet!

An intellectual with a fantastic and compassionate command of history and economics. Frequently invites contrarian guests on his show and respectfully gives them time to air their opinions and never ever shouts them down or squelches them. My pick for the best on radio today ... and I am not related to him whatsoever!

His good rating is undeserved. Probably all of his small audience of fanatics.
He misquotes, uses questionable figures and statistics. An inquiring mind will not listen for extended periods, just long or often enough to observe above.

Jim Frambes

If his show is so great, why only 4 reviews? Easy, the only four listeners are family or friends, and they sent in favorable ratings. Something to be proud of there, Thom!

Amazing show! I wish we all had a little thom hartmann box inside our heads that could help us steer our decisions and recollect history! A true polymath! We need more people like him in our media but I doubt there are many more like him. Truly one of a kind!

most historical context, most compassionate, most respectful, most insight. Brilliant man.

Thom knows almost everything, really. He seems to have researched everything and he's written about most of it

An outstanding voice for progressives