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'BradCast' 2/9/2026: About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse 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 John Bennett, White House Correspondent fo...

Trump’s Racist AI Post Backfires — Bad Bunny’s Global Takeover & Today’s News Donald Trump crossed yet another line after sharing an AI-generated image that dehumanized the Obamas — then doubled down, insisting he “did nothing wrong.” The backlash? Predictable from MAGA, but far more dangerous for Trump among independents, moderates, and key voting blocs who once supported him. Has Trump finally g...

'BradCast' 2/5/2026: End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty, with nuclear weapons analyst Stephen Schwartz by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/5/2026 by Progressive Voices

🎬 That’s Entertainment! Super Bowl, Melania, Miss Piggy & YouTube’s Box Office Takeover From the Super Bowl’s halftime hype to the controversy around Melania the documentary, this episode of The Karel Show dives into the biggest stories in entertainment right now. 💥 Who’s really watching the Super Bowl for football anymore? It’s all about the commercials and halftime—this year featuring Bad Bunn...

'BradCast' 2/4/2026: Trump turning 'War on Terror' tools against domestic foes by Progressive Voices

This time on Code WACK! Privatized Medicare now covers more than half of older adults nationwide. But how do Medicare Advantage plans’ lower star ratings, narrow networks, and “paper benefits” hit seniors of color hardest-and why are hospitals dropping these plans, leaving patients scrambling for care? Our guest is Dr. Belinda McIntosh, an Atlanta-based psychiatrist with more than 20 years of expe...

The Deadly Price of Being Thin: GLP-1s, Wegovy & the Weight Loss Trap Why are people literally dying to be thin? In this eye-opening episode of The Karel Cast, we dive deep into the dangers behind the newest weight-loss craze—GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. While they promise miracle results, these injections are linked to serious side effects, including hundreds of deaths. From the dark hist...

Leslie is joined by Josh Graves, who serves as both an International Brotherhood of Teamsters Warehouse Division Representative and Vice-President of Teamsters Local 104. As a second-generation Teamster from Atlas Warehouse, a third-party logistics company that services Kroger, Josh has been a Teamster for over 22 years and is currently based in Arizona. He has played a key role in securing some o...

'BradCast' 2/3/2026: "Losing At Legal and Political Trench Warfare, Trump Threatens to 'Nationalize' Elections" by Progressive Voices

🔥 Trump Wants Federal Control of Elections? Here’s Why It’s Terrifying Trump is pushing to put the federal government in charge of U.S. elections—despite the Constitution explicitly saying otherwise. With Tulsi Gabbard now tied to election raids in Georgia, and authoritarian moves stacking up, what’s the real endgame? Karel breaks it down. Also in this episode: 🗞️ Shocking news about Savannah Gut...

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 Cristina Jimenez Moreta, the 'Shared Futur...

'BradCast' 2/2/2026: Bad and Good Bunnies, and an Electoral Shockwave Deep in the 'Red' Heart of TX by Progressive Voices

🎤 Grammys 2026 Flop? Melania’s Grift Exposed | Karel Cast After 42 years of watching and attending the Grammy Awards, this may be the first time I left wondering—what happened to Music’s Biggest Night? From lackluster performances to social media influencers playing rockstar, the Grammys have changed… and not for the better. As a longtime voting member and music creator, I break down the highs an...

Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, to explore why the coming year could be a turning point for U.S. manufacturing. He breaks down how easing interest rates, clearer trade policy, and a steadier economy may finally give manufacturers the confidence to invest, expand, and hire after several uneven years. Scott and Leslie also look at the growing wa...

'BradCast' 1/29/2026: It's About Elections: MN, ICE, GA and more by Progressive Voices

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Shut It Down to Stop ICE—And How to Not Die While Saving the Planet | The Karel Show At this point, there’s only one real move left: shut it down. Democrats have the power to defund DHS and ICE, but it means being willing to shut down the government and force Republicans to finally blink. And here’s the truth: the public is with them. For millions of Americans, the federal government has become mo...

This time on Code WACK! How does Medicare Advantage - also known as privatized Medicare - fail seniors … especially seniors of color? Why do many seniors find they actually have no other choice than an Advantage plan? What’s the consequence of that lack of choice? And how do Medicare Advantage insurance plans actually deepen racial and income disparities? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Belinda McI...

'BradCast' 1/28/2026: Government Shutdown Over ICE Funding Now Almost Certain by Progressive Voices

Why Democrats Keep Losing: Abandoning Voters, Misreading Power & Repeating the Same Errors | The Karel Show At a recent California forum featuring Democratic candidates for governor, LGBTQ issues weren’t mentioned at all. Not once. That silence says more than any speech. Then Elizabeth Warren suggested that to “win,” Democrats should abandon social issues and focus only on affordability. The strat...

'BradCast' 1/27/2026: Trump Blinks, Bovino Out, MN ICE Op Falters but Continues as Midterm Accountability Looms by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/27/2026 by Progressive Voices

Way Too Little, Far Too Late: Power, Blood, and Corporate Cowardice | The Karel Show Now they want investigations. Now they want resignations. Now — after the damage is done. As Bovino is reportedly pushed back to the border and toward a quiet retirement, Republicans are suddenly calling for accountability and privately urging Kristi Noem to step down. Why the sudden concern? Because they smell bl...