Progressive Voices

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 CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton...

'BradCast' 8/10/2026: Alarming voting system vulnerabilities persist by Progressive Voices

Is Civility Dead in America? The Truth About Online Hate & Who’s Really Behind It Is America really becoming more hateful—or is social media giving us a dangerously distorted picture of who we actually are? Oprah Winfrey has limited online comments after dealing with relentless negativity. Perez Hilton has faced vicious attacks online even while sharing images of himself injured and hospitalized....

Leslie welcomes Jimmy O’Donnell, Deputy Legislative Director for the United Steelworkers (USW), to discuss why workers need the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act—and why winning a union election is often only the beginning of the fight. Jimmy explains how outdated U.S. labor laws allow employers to delay negotiations for a first union contract, sometimes for years. He shares striking examples...

'BradCast' 8/5/2026: Lawless FCC Votes to Ignore Legal Cap on TV Station Ownership by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 8/6/2026 by Progressive Voices

Content note: This episode discusses self-harm, online harassment and mental-health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help please reach out to the services globally setup to assist. This Gay Week: Apple Censors Gay Apps, Pride Flag Creator Flees | This Gay Week Apple has removed gay dating apps in China—but what does that say about the company’s claim to be an LGBTQ+ ally? This week, Kar...

'BradCast' 8/5/2026: El-Sayed's Primary Win in MI Will Test Popularity of Progressivism; Guest: John Nichols of 'The Nation' by Progressive Voices

Is Modern Life Actually Better? Online Shopping, Refund Scams & Toxic Social Media by Progressive Voices

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 world renowned Economist Dr. Rob Shapiro...

'BradCast' 8/4/2026: Cornyn, Tillis Approve Blanche for A.G. and Trump's Historic Taxpayer-Funded Heist) by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 8/4/2026 by Progressive Voices

America Is Exhausted: Is Tuning Out Self-Care—or Surrender? Political chaos, economic anxiety, extreme heat, social media outrage—America is running on empty. In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel examines the growing sense of national fatigue under Donald Trump. As controversies pile up and tempers rise, more Americans are tuning out to protect their peace. But does stepping away help us recov...

This time on Code WACK! California has debated a single-payer healthcare system for decades, but a new UCLA report commissioned by the California Health and Human Services Agency under Senate Bill 770 could reshape the conversation. In this episode, Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, explains how the report moves the debate from cost to equity. This is the second of two episodes...

'BradCast' 8/3/2026: Georgia Voting System Flaw Allows Discovery of How Voters Voted by Progressive Voices

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Claims, Gun Violence & Boy George’s Israel Controversy Another deadly weekend in America—and another mass shooting followed by familiar arguments but few meaningful solutions. Three people are dead, five are injured, and an armed civilian reportedly helped bring the standoff to an end. What does this incident reveal about gun access, public safety and America’s seemingly en...

'BradCast' 7/30/2026: This is What Kleptocracy Looks Like by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 07/30/2026 by Progressive Voices

UK Arms Police to Protect Pride as Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Surges Worldwide As the UK considers arming police officers assigned to protect LGBTQ+ communities and Pride events, Karel asks a difficult question: Have we become dangerously numb to violence, war, and injustice? Gay Week contributor Scott Jacobsen is currently experiencing an active bombing situation in Ukraine—a stark reminder that millio...

'BradCast' 7/29/2026 (The 2026 Election, GOP division, Dems' odds, Trump's War, with guests: Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass') by Progressive Voices

America’s Food Safety Crisis: Cyclospora, Salmonella and Trump-Era Cuts More than 11,000 Cyclospora cases nationwide, a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs—and critical questions about the safety of America’s food supply. Why are foodborne illnesses spreading, why has identifying their sources proved so difficult, and what role could federal cuts to food-safety surveillance play? Karel e...

This time on Code WACK! The upcoming governor's race could shape the future of health care for nearly 40 million Californians. With former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve Hilton, the election is raising critical questions about whether California will move closer to a single-payer healthcare system—or further away. Michael Lighty, president of Health...

'BradCast' 7/28/2026 (Firestorms in Europe, US; DOGE slashed fire management; Good news for voters in MO and KS) by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 7/28/2026 by Progressive Voices

Democrats, Read the Room: Why AOC, Mamdani and Young Voters Could Decide the Future Republicans are already branding Democrats as “socialists” and “communists” to frighten voters—but should Democrats really let those attacks dictate their agenda? Candidates such as Zohran Mamdani are winning because younger voters want affordable housing, healthcare, economic fairness and meaningful change. They’r...