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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...

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'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...

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

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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

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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

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🚨 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