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Dolly Parton’s Death Raises a Big Question: Does the Public Have a Right to Know? Dolly Parton’s death shocked millions of fans around the world. Within hours, the public learned that cancer was the cause. But increasingly, when celebrities, politicians and other public figures die, we hear that they died—but not necessarily how or why. So where should the line be drawn between a family’s right to...

This time on Code WACK! What is medical debt? Let’s start with what it usually isn’t: spending too much on vacations, designer clothes, or other luxuries. Medical debt often starts with something nobody planned for: an accident, illness, emergency room visit, or hospitalization. This week, we’re looking at the hidden costs of getting sick in America, what happens when patients are left with medica...

Green News Report 8/25/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 8/25/2026: About that Corrupt SCOTUS Ruling on Trump Election Order by Progressive Voices

Democrats Need to Figure It Out, Fast Yesterday Trump Tanks But Democrats Don't Soar in America—Can They Turn It Around Before It’s Too Late? Donald Trump’s approval ratings are falling—but Democrats shouldn’t celebrate yet. Many polls suggest the Democratic Party is struggling to win over voters, build enthusiasm, and present a compelling alternative. In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel asks...

'BradCast' 8/24/2026: SCOTUS Gifts Trump Again on USPS Vote-by-Mail Order; Trade war with Canada?! by Progressive Voices

Trump's War on Americans Continue Trump’s Canada Tariff, Iran Conflict & ICE Crackdown: Americans Pay the Price Donald Trump’s latest policies could hit Americans where it hurts most: their wallets, workplaces, healthcare, and communities. In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel examines how a new tariff on Canadian goods could raise prices across construction, food, alcohol, and other key indust...

'BradCast' 8/20/2026: National Debt Tops $40 Trillion, and Ways To Fix It by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 8/20/2016 by Progressive Voices

LGBTQ Rights Under Attack: Ukraine, Russia, Africa and the Politics Behind the Backlash by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 8/19/2026: Hope for Democracy Shines After Fascinating Primaries in WY, FL, AK, and more by Progressive Voices

Did Lizzie Borden Get Away With Murder? The Chilling Truth Behind the Legend Did Lizzie Borden really take a hatchet and murder her father and stepmother—or has history convicted an innocent woman? As Netflix revisits the infamous Lizzie Borden case in Ryan Murphy’s Monster, The Karel Cast investigates the evidence, unanswered questions and surprising details behind one of America’s most enduring...

This time on Code WACK! Got health insurance, but still can’t get the care you need? This week, Brenda continues her conversation with Miranda Yaver, PhD, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Pittsburgh and author of Coverage Denied: How Health Insurers Drive Inequality in the United States. Yaver calls the maze of denials, delays, paperwork, prior authorization...

'BradCast' 8/18/2026: Is the Zombie Myth that Repubs are Better than Dems on the Economy Finally Dead? by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 8/18/2026 by Progressive Voices

Is the West Running Out of Water? Las Vegas, Trump & a Congress in Hiding Lake Powell is approaching record-low territory, the Colorado River crisis is intensifying—and the American West is running out of time. When will our leaders finally treat this like the emergency it is? Karel examines a frightening New York Times report about the future of Lake Powell and what it could mean for Las Vegas, L...

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.  Brad is first joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Socia...

'BradCast' 8/17/2026: Trump Dismisses Deteriorating Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln Amid Record-Long Deployment by Progressive Voices

Why Americans Defend the Indefensible: Trump, Billionaires & Corporate Power Why do so many Americans defend corporations, billionaires and political leaders whose actions may work against their own interests? After discussing how corporate power is damaging everyday life in America, Karel was stunned to see viewers rush to defend the corporations. California remains deeply divided over taxing bil...

'BradCast' 8/13/2026: We're Paying an Unspeakable Price for the Cost of DOGE by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 8/13/2026 by Progressive Voices

LGBTQ Rights Worldwide: UN Honors Advocates as Senegal Arrests 72 Men | This Gay Week LGBTQ rights are making headlines worldwide. Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project joins Karel live from Ukraine for a new edition of “This Gay Week,” examining major stories affecting LGBTQ+ people and communities around the globe. In this episode: The United Nations honors five people for their extraordinary s...

'BradCast' 8/12/2026: What the Heck Just Happened in Wisconsin? by Progressive Voices

94 Major Wildfires Are Burning Across the West—Is This the New Normal? The Western United States is facing a dangerous wildfire crisis. Crews are fighting to protect Big Sur, three fires are burning near Reno with single-digit containment, and 94 large wildfires remain uncontained across the West as of August 11, 2026. From the Northwest and Northern Rockies to California, Nevada and the Southwest...

'BradCast' 8/11/2026: War, Climate Chaos Now Threatening U.S. Crude, Diesel, Water, Power Supplies by Progressive Voices