Daily ReadThe Empire Strikes First: Trump, Putin, and the Global War on Democracy2651×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -8:36-8:36Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.The Empire Strikes First: Trump, Putin, and the Global War on DemocracyThom's Daily Read 3March25LouiseMar 03, 2025265ShareTranscriptDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksDaily ReadThom reads his Daily TakeThom reads his Daily TakeSubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeLouiseRecent EpisodesWhy are Trump and the GOP Tearing America Apart?3 hrs ago • Thom HartmannThe Oligarch's Warning: This Fall, America Decides Which of Russia's Four Futures to FollowJul 13 • Thom HartmannPolice State: Are We Already There and Just Don't Know It?Jul 10 • Thom HartmannWhat Happens When Trump Voters and Progressives Realize They Want the Same Thing?Jul 9 • Thom HartmannThe Red Scare Returns: Trump Is Calling Us "Communists" Because He Doesn't Want America Talking About the Real ThreatJul 8 • Thom HartmannThe Lie That Changed AmericaJul 7 • Thom HartmannThey're Shocked We Won't Pretend AnymoreJul 6 • Thom HartmannIs America Celebrating 250 Years on the Wrong Side of the Revolution?Jul 3 • Thom Hartmann