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 EpisodesIs America About to Get the Biggest “Special Assessment” in History?2 hrs ago • Thom Hartmann9/11: America Can’t Let the War Lies Go Down the Memory Hole AgainSep 11 • Thom HartmannThe Old America Is Dying. Who Will Build the New One?Sep 10 • Thom HartmannA Brazilian Meat Billionaire Walked Into Trump’s Oval Office. What Happened Next Should Terrify Us All…Sep 9 • Thom HartmannGermany’s Far-Right and Trump’s Billionaires Are Proving FDR’s Darkest Warning Was RightSep 8 • Thom HartmannHas the Media Normalized the GOP’s Voter Suppression Right Before Our Eyes?Sep 7 • Thom HartmannThe Men Who Want to Sign for You Are Coming for Your RightsSep 4 • Thom HartmannWhat Would Trump Be Doing Differently If Putin Were Giving the Orders?Sep 3 • Thom Hartmann