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'BradCast' 5/7/2026: GOP Seeks Immunity for Big Oil; White South Rising Again After SCOTUS Ruling by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 5/7/2026 by Progressive Voices

Will Iran, Inflation & Extreme Heat Destroy Summer 2026? | America’s New Travel Crisis Summer 2026 is almost here… but instead of vacations, road trips, and backyard BBQs, Americans are facing soaring gas prices, expensive hotels, dangerous heat, and growing anxiety about travel. Is the Iran conflict about to ruin summer for millions of people? In this episode of The Karel Show, Karel breaks down:...

'BradCast' 5/6/2026: Reforming Our Illegitimate SCOTUS by Progressive Voices

Why We’re Getting Sicker (And Ignoring It) | The Real Health Crisis No One Fixes by Progressive Voices

This time on CodeWACK! What if the rising cost of health care — the surprise bills, the shrinking choices, the long waits — weren’t random at all, but largely the result of quiet, strategic consolidation happening behind the scenes? The Center for Health & Democracy has been working to reveal just this. Founded by former insurance executive-turned-whistleblower Wendell Potter, the organization shi...

'BradCast' 5/5/2026: The Corrupt Hypocrisy of the SCOTUS Majority; 'Project Deadlock' in Persian Gulf by Progressive Voices

Are We Living in a Real-Life Hunger Games? Wealth, Power & The American Divide Are we watching a dystopia unfold in real time? As celebrities walk the Met Gala runway in gowns worth more than most Americans make in a year, millions are cutting back on groceries, gas, and basic necessities. Nearly 90%+ of Americans aren’t millionaires—and they’re feeling it every single day. In this episode of The...

Green News Report 5/5/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 5/4/2026: Billionaires Spending Millions to Lie to Voters About CA's Proposed, One-Time Billionaires Tax by Progressive Voices

The Retirement Crisis No One in Media Lives | Why America Needs “Poor Folks News” NOW Why does the media act surprised that Americans are struggling… when millions are living it every day? A new headline claims Americans feel “bleak” about their finances—but for most people making under $100K, that’s not news. That’s reality. In this episode of The Karel Show, Karel breaks down: * The real retirem...

In this episode, Leslie speaks with Carlos Calzadilla-Palacio, founder of the Disrupt political PAC, about a potential shift in the youth vote and what it could mean for upcoming elections. Carlos argues that many young voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 are beginning to rethink that decision, pointing to broken promises on issues like student debt, the economy, and foreign policy. He expla...

In this episode, Leslie speaks with Andy Ferris, a longtime animal care specialist at Brookfield Zoo and a member of the Teamsters 727 bargaining committee, about an ongoing labor dispute that could lead to a strike. Andy shares what’s happening behind the scenes as workers negotiate with the Chicago Zoological Society over staffing levels, safety concerns, wages, and health care. Despite decades...

BradCast 4/30/2026: Digby and 'Driftglass' on SCOTUS VRA ruling, 'Weekend at Donnie's', and much more by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 4/30/2026 by Progressive Voices

Is the Era of the “Bad Boss” Over? Gen Z, Media Shakeups & Power Shifts Explained The “boss from hell” is back—at least on screen. With the return of The Devil Wears Prada, the iconic Miranda Priestly reminds us of a workplace era defined by fear, control, and impossible expectations. But in 2026… does that kind of leadership still survive? In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down: * Wheth...

'BradCast' 4/29/2026 (Corrupt SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act) by Progressive Voices

“Let Them Eat Cake?” Trump, Power, and Who Really Pays | The Karel Show Is America entering a “let them eat cake” moment? While millions struggle with rising costs, political leaders and wealthy elites appear more disconnected than ever. In this episode of The Karel Show, Karel breaks down the growing perception that power and privilege are taking priority over everyday Americans—and why that narr...

This time on CodeWACK! Imagine two patients … same diagnosis, same medication, same country. Each one needs the same prescription. One gets their care through the Department of Veterans Affairs, the other gets it through Medicare. The price of the exact same drug could be half as much for one patient as for the other. That's not a glitch. It's how the system is designed. Our guest is Bob Coleman,...

'BradCast' 4/28/2026: Trump Activist Judges Allow Ten Commandments in TX Classrooms by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 4/28/2026 by Progressive Voices

Democrats Need a Vision: What Do They Actually Stand For? | Strategy, Midterms & Culture Wars If Democrats want to win the midterms—and 2028—they need more than opposition. They need a clear, bold vision. Right now, voters know what Democrats are against. But what are they for? That’s the question shaping elections—and possibly the future of the country. In this episode of The Karel Show, we break...

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 Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief for Politicu...

'BradCast' 4/27/2026: Trump, Republicans Exploit Failed Assassination Plot to Advance Ballroom Blitz by Progressive Voices

Ballroom Blitz: Distraction or Coincidence? Why This Political Chaos Feels Scripted Was it chaos—or calculated? Just as pressure mounts politically, another shocking moment takes over the headlines. Coincidence… or something more strategic? In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down the timing, the media response, and why events like this instantly dominate the narrative. The White House Cor...