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'BradCast' 3/10/2026: Trump's Never-Ending, Very-Soon-Ending War on Iran by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 3/10/2026 by Progressive Voices

Middle East Crisis After Trump: Oil Prices, Iran Power Shift & Cancel Culture Debate 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 Mica Soellner, Senior White House Reporter...

'BradCast' 3/9/2026: There's Plenty of Money for War, But Not Enough for You by Progressive Voices

Trump, War & Power: Are Trump and Pete Hegseth the Most Dangerous Men in the World? Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are driving some of the biggest global conflicts dominating the headlines today. With tensions rising from Venezuela to the Middle East, critics are asking a chilling question: is the world entering a dangerous new era of war and power politics? On this episode of The...

'BradCast' 3/5/2026: Noem ICEd at DHS by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 3/5/2026 by Progressive Voices

The Senate Fails Again: Trump, Iran & Why the Midterms Matter More Than Ever The U.S. Senate had a chance to step in and limit President Trump’s authority over military action in Iran using the War Powers Act—but once again, they refused to act. What does that mean for the future of American foreign policy, and why are lawmakers unwilling to challenge the administration? In this episode of The Kar...

'BradCast' 3/4/2026: Why Are We In Iran and How Do We Get Out? by Progressive Voices

Trump or Iran, What Is the REAL Threat to America? Yesterday Trump or Iran, What Is the REAL Threat to America? President Trump finally shared his justification with Congress for launching military action against Iran — but the explanation raised more questions than answers. Critics say the briefing failed to show any clear or immediate threat to the United States. As the Middle East conflict cont...

This time on Code WACK! Millions of Americans have health insurance, but still can’t afford to use it. So what happens when high deductibles and corporate profit pressures shape the care patients receive? To break it down, we spoke with Dr. Adam Gaffney — a pulmonary and critical care physician, public health researcher, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He’s also a fo...

Leslie speaks with Naveed Shah, Political Director at Common Defense and a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, about the constitutional and human consequences of the Trump administration’s new military action against Iran. Shah discusses the lack of congressional authorization, the risks of entering another prolonged Middle East conflict, and the impact such decisions have on troops and...

Leslie speaks with Alex Rias, Director of Civil, Women’s, and Human Rights at the AFL-CIO, about growing threats to civil rights protections and what they mean for working people. From the weakening of labor enforcement agencies and voting rights challenges to the criminalization of protest and attacks on workplace protections, Rias explains how civil rights and labor rights have always been inter...

'BradCast' 3/3/2026: Trump's Iran War Already an Expanding, Chaotic, Deadly Disaster by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 3/3/2026 by Progressive Voices

As Middle East War Escalates, Trump’s Health & Leadership Are Under Scrutiny The conflict in the Middle East continues to expand as U.S. and allied strikes against Iranian facilities draw retaliation and regional escalation. Smoke and violence have been reported across multiple fronts, and world markets are rattled by rising oil and geopolitical instability.  Meanwhile, President Donald Trump — n...

'BradCast' 3/2/2026: Trump Attacks Iran in 'Operation Epstein Fury' 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 CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton...

Is Trump’s War on Iran Illegal? Gas Hikes, Culture Chaos & More The U.S. and Israel have launched major military strikes on Iran — and Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead in the conflict. What started as a limited strike has already escalated with Iranian retaliation and global tensions rising. Critics are calling this an illegal war, and analysts warn gas prices...

'BradCast' 2/26/2026: Loser Trump's Unlawful Tariffs, Failed Media Co., Corrupt SCOTUS by Progressive Voices

America’s Caregiving Crisis Is Here | Aging, Exhaustion & Political Chaos My sister had a brain tumor removed. The surgery was successful. The recovery? Brutal. Family members — daughters, friends, me — are stepping in. But here’s the reality: caregiving in America is overwhelming, underfunded, and often unsupported by insurance. Daily nursing care isn’t covered. Families are left to manage medica...

Green News Repoprt 2/26/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 2/25/2026: The State of the Union is Insane: Special coverage with Digby and 'Driftglass' by Progressive Voices

After That Speech… The State of Our Union Is Clear | Trump, Media Mergers & Arizona’s Age Law Donald Trump addressed a packed Congress and the nation — and after that State of the Union speech, the direction of the country feels unmistakable. Was it leadership… or political theater? Many Americans are questioning whether the priorities laid out reflect the real problems facing the country. Did the...