Progressive Voices

This time on Code WACK! Why do Americans live about four years less, on average, than people in similar European countries, despite spending far more on health care? And why are so many dying from illnesses we already know how to prevent or treat? To help us unpack this, we spoke with Dr. Adam Gaffney — a pulmonary and critical care physician, public health researcher, and Assistant Professor of M...

State of the Union or State of Denial? BAFTAs Controversy & Avalanche Liability Tonight, Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address. But is it a real assessment of America — or political theater? Recent polling shows many Americans believe the White House isn’t focused on the issues that matter most: cost of living, stability, global tension, and domestic division. Will Congress continue...

'BradCast' 2/24/2026: Trump FCC Chair's New 'Threat' to Broadcasters by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/24/2026 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 White House Correspondent for the Washingt...

'BradCast' 2/23/2026: Trump's Criminal Cover-Ups Continue to Continue by Progressive Voices

Cartel Chaos in Mexico, Deep Freeze in NYC & Is Trump Losing His Base? Mexico is erupting after reports that cartel leader “El Mencho” is dead. Cities like Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara are facing violence, blockades, and fear. Why has the Mexican government struggled for years to defeat the cartels — and what happens now? Meanwhile, the Northeast is locked in a brutal freeze. New York City is s...

'BradCast' 2/19/2026: Accountability Everywhere But Here by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/19/2026 by Progressive Voices

Is The View Under FCC Attack? War With Iran? And Who Pays for Risky Rescue Missions? Is the federal government targeting The View? FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says an enforcement action is underway after the show featured Democratic lawmaker James Talarico. But here’s the issue — there’s no equal-time violation. No rule broken. So what exactly is being enforced? Is this about media fairness… or...

'BradCast' 2/18/2026: Antisemitism Rising Inside MAGA, GOP by Progressive Voices

This time on Code WACK! Why are people in America resorting to receiving medical care in animal stalls - even if they have health insurance? What would it take to make volunteer stopgap clinics unnecessary - and who stands in the way of real reform? To break it down, we spoke with leading healthcare reform advocate and New York Times bestselling author Wendell Potter. A former health insurance exe...

NYC Tax War, Billionaire Backlash, Trump’s Ukraine Failure & The Culture Shift No One Wants to Admit Why does New York City bend over backward to protect billionaires while everyday people struggle to survive? Mayor Zohran Mamdani is threatening a 9.5% property tax increase if Albany blocks a proposed wealth tax. He calls it a “last resort.” But let’s be honest — why is it always the middle class...

'BradCast' 2/17/2026: GOP's 'SAVE America Act' Designed to Disenfranchise Voters, Undermine Democracy by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/17/2026 by Progressive Voices

🚨 America Is Running Out of Time — And Democrats Still Aren’t Fighting Trump Are we watching American democracy unravel in real time? Allies are distancing themselves. Climate commitments are disappearing. Clean car mandates? Gone. Equity and inclusion protections? Stripped away. The guardrails that were supposed to hold? Failing. And Democrats? Waiting for the midterms. We don’t have nine months...

'BradCast' 2/16/2026: Encore: End of 'New START' Nuclear Treaty by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 2/12/2026: Harpy Tantrums, Legal Losses, Election Fails, Retreating ICE and Hopeful Signs by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/12/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 2/11/2026: Trump to Reverse EPA's Landmark 'Endangerment Finding' by Progressive Voices

🇺🇸 What Are American Values? (It’s Not What Trump Thinks) Trump’s attempt to erase the Pride flag from the Stonewall Monument reveals what MAGA continues to misunderstand: diversity, equity, and inclusion are American values. From outrage over Bad Bunny not speaking English at the Super Bowl to erasing LGBTQ history, MAGA has lost the plot. Religion isn’t an American requirement—freedom from it is...

This time on Code WACK! Healthcare premiums aren’t the only costs going up. Your pocketbook is also getting hit with higher out-of-pocket costs - like deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance - often under the radar. How is this hidden cost crisis affecting families - and what can be done about it? We spoke with New York Times bestselling author and leading healthcare reform advocate Wendell Potter....

'BradCast' 2/10/2026: Trump Presidency Now Little More Than Racism, Corruption, Culture War Nonsense by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 2/10/2026 by Progressive Voices

🎙️ Why Media Ignores You After 54 (Even When You’re the One Watching) When you don’t count. We have an 80 year old President and another one just as old lost in 2024. Our Congress, House and Senate’s, average age is 57.9 in the House and 63.9 in the Senate. Cher is almost 80 and is all over media. Even the Super Bowl is 60. But as consumers, particularly of media, they don’t count. And if you’re o...