The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America
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FEATURING THOM HARTMANN – The United States Supreme Court has touched just about every aspect of Americans’ lives. Right now, justices are hearing arguments in cases concerning the right of LGBTQ Americans to have a discrimination-free workplace. Although the court is meant to uphold the rights of individuals under the Constitution, historically the body has on numerous occasions violated its own principles. In recent years the court’s justices have taken it upon themselves to empower corporations to such an extent that our entire political system has been perverted to preserve and expand the power of corporate profiteers at the expense of people and the planet. How did we get here and what can be done about it?
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Thom Hartmann, renowned progressive radio talk show host, New York Times bestselling author of two dozen books including, ‘The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment’ and his latest, ‘The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America.’
**This segment was originally broadcast on October 8, 2019.