Progressive Voices

This Gay Week with Scott Jacobsen: Global Right's Set Back

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:03:43 +0000

LGBTQ stories from around the world AND a special insight in to Ukraine living with Scott Jacobsen in Kiev.

🚨 Trump Speech SHOCKS Allies — Is America Losing the World?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:22:42 +0000

🚨 Trump Speech SHOCKS Allies — Is America Losing the World? Donald Trump’s latest speech on Iran is raising serious questions—not just at home, but around the globe. Rambling, threats, contradictions… 👉 What does it mean when the President sounds like this on the world stage? And the bigger question: 👉 Can America’s allies trust us anymore? With talk of leaving NATO, escalating tensions overseas, and growing instability, the stakes aren’t just political—they’re global. ⸻ But it’s not just happening in Washington… ⚖️ A Texas judge goes viral after berating an IT worker in court 📧 When called out, he escalates—threatening attorneys and invoking contempt 👉 How does someone like this stay on the bench—and who holds judges accountable? ⸻ Plus: 🎬 A quick look at the weekend in entertainment—and what it says about where culture is headed ⸻ This isn’t just another news cycle. It’s about leadership, accountability, and what kind of country we’re becoming. ⸻ 👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker 📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember. #Trump, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #Iran, #WorldNews, #GlobalPolitics, #NATO, #ForeignPolicy, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #Leadership, #Democracy, #Accountability, #Texas, #Judge, #LegalNews, #CourtroomDrama, #ViralNews, #FreeSpeech, #CurrentEvents, #EntertainmentNews, #PopCulture, #NewsCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #Politics, #Government, #America, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/tLP_F46OyRg

🚨 Judge BLOCKS Trump — But Congress Still Won’t Act (This Is the Real Problem)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:28:40 +0000

🚨 Judge BLOCKS Trump — But Congress Still Won’t Act (This Is the Real Problem) A federal judge just told Trump to stop his White House ballroom project—making it clear that only Congress has the authority to approve major changes. But the ruling is paused for two weeks as Trump appeals. 👉 Appeals what—the Constitution itself? This story exposes a bigger issue: ⚠️ Congress isn’t doing its job. Only Congress can: • Approve war • Control funding • Set election laws Yet major decisions are being made without them—and they’re letting it happen. 👉 So who’s really responsible? Meanwhile: 🌍 Tensions with Iran escalate, oil prices surge, and global allies grow increasingly frustrated ⚡ Billions are being spent—but to what end? And the contradictions don’t stop there: 🎭 Political hypocrisy explodes as culture wars over drag and trans issues collide with real-life revelations 📺 Even Hollywood voices are weighing in—and not always well Plus: Why talent shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent aren’t what they used to be—and what that says about entertainment today. This isn’t just politics—it’s about power, accountability, and what’s really happening behind the headlines. 👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker 📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember. ⸻ 🔥 Hashtags #Trump, #Congress, #USPolitics, #BreakingNews, #SupremeCourt, #WhiteHouse, #PoliticalNews, #Constitution, #ExecutiveOrder, #ElectionLaws, #Iran, #OilPrices, #WorldNews, #GlobalPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #FreeSpeech, #CultureWar, #TransRights, #LGBTQNews, #DragCulture, #HollywoodNews, #JohnLithgow, #AmericanIdol, #AGT, #EntertainmentNews, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/NCsROR8JAV8

Code Wack - States Push Back Against Medicaid Managed Care

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:32:57 +0000

This time on CodeWACK! Today, most people on Medicaid get their care through private insurers called Managed Care Organizations, or MCOs—like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. Critics say these companies add layers of bureaucracy that make it harder for patients—most of them low-income—to get care. They discourage physicians from accepting Medicaid patients by making them jump through hoops to get treatment pre-authorizations, or even to get paid. Are Managed Care companies making health care more expensive, not less? How are some states reacting? Are legislators starting to wake up and see through the hype? Some are. All this and more is discussed in a recent report from Physicians for a National Health Program, Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid. To unpack it, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson—a public health physician and PNHP board member who advocates for a single-payer healthcare system. This is the 2nd of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

🚨 $15 FLOUR, $5 GAS — Is America Becoming UNAFFORDABLE?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:12:46 +0000

🚨 $15 FLOUR, $5 GAS — Is America Becoming UNAFFORDABLE? Everything is going up—and it’s not slowing down. Flour is now $15 for 10 pounds. Sugar? $10. Gas is pushing $5 a gallon. Even basics like fruit and jam are hitting prices that would’ve seemed impossible just a few years ago. 👉 The real question: Is America becoming too expensive for Americans? Meanwhile, billionaires are doing just fine. A Las Vegas casino owner openly admits the cheap days are over—and says business is booming as luxury travelers replace everyday Americans. More private jets, more limos… but where does that leave you? And it doesn’t stop there: ⚠️ Rising tensions with Iran threaten to push oil—and prices—even higher 🌕 NASA’s Artemis mission is heading back to the moon—but is it really about exploration… or profit from rare minerals? This isn’t just inflation—it’s a shift in who the economy is working for. We break it all down. 👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker 📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember. #Inflation, #CostOfLiving, #GasPrices, #FoodPrices, #Economy, #USAEconomy, #MiddleClass, #BreakingNews, #EconomicCrisis, #Recession, #MoneyMatters, #FinancialNews, #USPolitics, #WealthGap, #IncomeInequality, #LasVegas, #TravelNews, #LuxuryLifestyle, #OilPrices, #IranNews, #GlobalPolitics, #Artemis, #SpaceNews, #NASA, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/AuC_XeQ_llw

Leslie Marshall Show - March Midterms Madness; Recapping 'No Kings Day' Protest #3

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:38:10 +0000

🚨 MAGA MELTDOWN Over Druski + 8 MILLION Protest “No Kings” — Is America Breaking?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000

🚨 MAGA MELTDOWN Over Druski + 8 MILLION Protest “No Kings” — Is America Breaking? Comedian Druski has the internet on fire—and MAGA isn’t laughing. His spot-on impersonation of MAGA women has sparked outrage, with one critic going so far as to invoke blackface in response. But the backlash raises a bigger question: 👉 Why can’t some people take a joke—and why do they keep missing the point? Meanwhile, something even bigger is happening… 🌍 Over 8 MILLION people worldwide took to the streets in the latest “No Kings” protests. What are they protesting—and why is this movement growing fast? And is LGBTQ acceptance in decline? A new opinion piece suggests that the end of Queer Eye signals a broader cultural shift away from acceptance. 👉 Are we sliding backward—or just changing? Plus: 💸 Prices are spiraling—$15 flour, $12 lemonade, gas nearing $5 in Las Vegas 👉 Is the economy reaching a breaking point? This is the state of America right now—and we’re breaking it all down. 👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker 📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember. #Druski, #MAGA, #PoliticalComedy, #ViralNews, #InternetDrama, #BlackCulture, #ComedyNews, #NoKings, #Protests, #WorldNews, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #SocialCommentary, #LGBTQNews, #QueerEye, #CultureShift, #Equality, #HumanRights, #Economy, #Inflation, #GasPrices, #CostOfLiving, #LasVegas, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/zLtA44vmvVQ

🌍 LGBTQ RIGHTS UNDER FIRE: Russia Crackdown, Iran Rumors & Global Backlash

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:04:21 +0000

🌍 LGBTQ RIGHTS UNDER FIRE: Russia Crackdown, Iran Rumors & Global Backlash What’s happening to LGBTQ people around the world right now? It’s more intense—and more political—than ever. This week, Karel is joined by Canadian journalist Scott Jacobsen from The Good Men Project for a powerful global conversation on LGBTQ rights, repression, and visibility. 👉 A Russian journalist is fined for so-called “LGBTQ propaganda” as the crackdown escalates 👉 Donald Trump is reportedly briefed on claims about Iran’s new Supreme Leader—and the dangerous implications of sexuality rumors in that region 👉 From India to global trans rights, we break down what’s really happening—and why it matters now This isn’t just news—it’s the reality facing LGBTQ communities worldwide. We connect the dots, challenge the narratives, and bring you the stories that often get ignored. 👉 Read the full column weekly: goodmenproject.com 👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker 📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember. ⸻ 🔥 Hashtags #LGBTQNews, #GayNews, #GlobalLGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #HumanRights, #RussiaNews, #IranNews, #TrumpNews, #TransRights, #IndiaNews, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #LGBTQCommunity, #EqualityMatters, #LGBTQVoices, #QueerNews, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #FreeSpeech, #Censorship, #GlobalPolitics, #HumanRightsWatch, #LGBTQActivism, #QueerVoices, #InternationalNews, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtu.be/Zz0e3Iqq1C8

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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:44:30 +0000

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🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION EXPOSED: Jury BLAMES Meta & YouTube — Are YOU Being Manipulated?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:19:11 +0000

🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION EXPOSED: Jury BLAMES Meta & YouTube — Are YOU Being Manipulated? A landmark jury decision just changed everything. For the first time, Meta and YouTube have been held responsible for harming a young user, with the court finding their platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive—fueling mental health distress. This could open the floodgates to lawsuits against Big Tech. But let’s be honest… is this really new? Corporations have been engineering addiction for decades—from sugar-loaded foods to products designed to hijack your brain’s dopamine system. Social media didn’t invent the game—they just perfected it. So why are Meta and YouTube being singled out? And if they’re liable… shouldn’t others be too? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: 👉 Social media may be the most powerful addiction machine ever created. 👉 And most of us are hooked—whether we admit it or not. Also on today’s show: • Record-breaking airport delays across the U.S., with ICE presence raising questions • Trump promotes a peace plan… while escalating troop movements This is the reality we’re living in—and we’re breaking it all down. 👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker 📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember. #SocialMediaAddiction, #MetaLawsuit, #YouTubeAddiction, #BigTech, #MentalHealthCrisis, #DopamineAddiction, #TechNews, #BreakingNews, #DigitalAddiction, #SocialMediaHarm, #BigTechAccountability, #OnlineSafety, #InternetCulture, #AddictionAwareness, #MediaManipulation, #CorporateGreed, #TechIndustry, #MetaNews, #YouTubeNews, #MentalHealthAwareness, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #AirportChaos, #TravelNews, #ICE, #TrumpNews, #USPolitics, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #EmberDoes_Vegas

'BradCast' 3/25/2026: Trump Over a Barrel in Iran, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast'

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:01:07 +0000

'BradCast' 3/25/2026: Trump Over a Barrel in Iran, with Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' by Progressive Voices

🚨 AMERICA IS BROKE? Treasury Report SHOCKS — What It Means for YOU 🚨

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:01 +0000

🚨 AMERICA IS BROKE? Treasury Report SHOCKS — What It Means for YOU 🚨 Is the United States actually… broke? A bombshell Treasury report for fiscal year 2025 reveals a staggering reality: $6.06 trillion in assets vs. $47.78 trillion in liabilities. That’s not just a gap—it’s a warning sign. And yet, almost no one in mainstream media is talking about it. So what does this really mean for your future? Social Security, national spending, and generational wealth are all on the line. If you’re Gen X, Millennials, or Gen Z, this isn’t abstract—it’s personal. Meanwhile, headlines are focused elsewhere… Actor Alan Ritchson is caught in a heated confrontation, but newly released body cam footage may flip the narrative completely. Did the neighbor push things too far—and will it change public opinion? And beyond politics and viral drama, something deeper is happening. Online hate is everywhere. Even major stars are saying it’s getting unbearable—one Oscar-nominated actor now admits he doesn’t even want to leave his house because of it. What does that say about us? We’re breaking down all of it—unfiltered. 👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 🎙️ The Karel Show streams everywhere—Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker—and goes LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember. #USDebtCrisis, #AmericaBroke, #TreasuryReport, #EconomicCollapse, #NationalDebt, #SocialSecurityCrisis, #GenZMoney, #MillennialsMoney, #GenXRetirement, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #TrumpSpending, #FinancialCrisis, #USPolitics, #DebtExplosion, #AlanRitchson, #CelebrityNews, #BodycamFootage, #ViralNews, #OnlineHate, #MentalHealthAwareness, #ToxicCulture, #HollywoodNews, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #LasVegasLife, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/nwcKjUxbggU

Code Wack - The Middlemen Making Money Off Medicaid

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:53:02 +0000

This time on CodeWACK! Why are there middlemen in Medicaid—and what are they doing to our most vulnerable patients and physicians? How and why are private insurance intermediaries permitted to put profits ahead of patients? A recent report by Physicians for a National Health Program, titled Removing the Middlemen from Medicaid, pulls back the curtain on Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). To learn more, we spoke with Dr. Alankrita Olson, a public health physician and advocate for a universal single-payer system. She serves on the board of Physicians for a National Health Program and works to protect and expand healthcare access for all Americans. This is the first episode of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

'BradCast' 3/24/2026: SCOTUS arguments to block late arriving mail ballots

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:03:50 +0000

'BradCast' 3/24/2026: SCOTUS arguments to block late arriving mail ballots by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 3/24/2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:35:46 +0000

Green News Report 3/24/2026 by Progressive Voices

🔥 “Alan Ritchson Fight Video EXPOSED + America Has ZERO Consequences? | Nevada Reality Check”

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:10:40 +0000

🔥 “Alan Ritchson Fight Video EXPOSED + America Has ZERO Consequences? | Nevada Reality Check” Why does it feel like in America… no one is held accountable anymore? A viral video shows “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson in a violent altercation with a neighbor—but the truth is more complicated than the headlines. 👉 Reports say the fight started after a dispute over alleged speeding in the neighborhood, with the neighbor confronting him and tensions escalating 👉 But sources close to Ritchson claim the neighbor got aggressive first—running into the street and even pushing him off his bike before the punches were thrown So what’s the reality? And why does everyone rush to judgment instantly? ⸻ 💥 Because we live in a country with no real repercussions anymore. • People provoke, attack, insult—online and in real life • Leaders act without consequences • Violence gets excused, ignored, or politicized And somehow… 👉 It feels like the only people who face consequences… are the ones not causing the damage. ⸻ 🌵 Meanwhile—Nevada: Boomtown or Breakdown? They say Nevada is thriving. Jobs. Growth. No state income tax. But look closer: • Education ranks near the bottom • Healthcare is among the worst in the U.S. • Only ~30% of residents have a college degree • Many people are struggling despite a “booming” economy 👉 So what’s the truth? A state that looks successful… but isn’t delivering for the people living in it. ⸻ 🎙️ The Karel Show — where headlines meet reality. 📺 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 👉 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 💥 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel Streaming on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker 📱 Follow @ReallyKarel on TikTok & Instagram #AlanRitchson, #Reacher, #BreakingNews, #ViralVideo, #CelebrityNews, #FightVideo, #Controversy, #Accountability, #USPolitics, #Trump, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #Nevada, #LasVegas, #NevadaNews, #Economy, #GasPrices, #HealthcareCrisis, #EducationCrisis, #Unemployment, #SocialIssues, #TrendingNews, #TheKarelShow, #ReallyKarel, #YouTubePodcast, #NewsUpdate, #Debate, #FreeSpeech, #America https://youtube.com/live/WJpTwu_J7q8

'BradCast' 3/23/2026: FCC Chair Approves Unlawful Media Mega-Merger, Undermines Media Diversity

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:22:13 +0000

'BradCast' 3/23/2026: FCC Chair Approves Unlawful Media Mega-Merger, Undermines Media Diversity by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - Ellison Family to Turn CNN Right-Wing Like CBS?; 'No Kings Day' Protest 3.0

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:47:00 +0000

🔥 “ICE at Airports?! Trump’s Airline Chaos + Gas Prices SURGE | Is Flying Doomed?”

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:11:03 +0000

🔥 “ICE at Airports?! Trump’s Airline Chaos + Gas Prices SURGE | Is Flying Doomed?” Is the U.S. about to make flying a nightmare? Republicans are refusing to fund the TSA separately from ICE—and instead of negotiating, Trump is shifting blame and escalating the situation. Now there’s talk of ICE being sent into airports. What does that mean for travelers? Longer lines? Fear? Fewer people flying altogether? 👉 Could this actually cripple the airline industry in America? ⸻ 💸 Meanwhile—gas prices are spiking fast. Iran is threatening to shut down the Strait of Hormuz, which could send prices even higher. The global response? Silence. Is this a strategic disaster? Trump calls it a win—but everyday Americans are the ones paying the price. ⸻ 🎬 Also: • “Project Hail Mary” hits theaters—worth the hype or not? • On “The Scroll”: A teacher exposes shocking emails from parents… and it might explain everything that’s going wrong in society ⸻ 🎙️ The Karel Show — Real talk on politics, culture, and the chaos shaping your life. 📺 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 👉 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 💥 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel Streaming everywhere: Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker 📱 Follow: TikTok & Instagram @KarelOfficial and @OfficialKarel #Trump, #ICE, #TSA, #Airlines, #TravelNews, #BreakingNews, #USPolitics, #GasPrices, #Iran, #MiddleEast, #WorldNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #AirportSecurity, #TravelChaos, #Economy, #Inflation, #OilPrices, #StraitOfHormuz, #ProjectHailMary, #MovieReview, #TeacherStories, #TheKarelShow, #ReallyKarel, #CurrentEvents, #TrendingNews, #NewsUpdate, #PoliticsToday, #Aviation, #GlobalCrisis https://youtube.com/live/k1g9WGsDn30

'BradCast' 3/19/2026: New World Democracy Report Warns U.S. Facing 'Unprecedented Autocratization' Under Trump

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:04:09 +0000

'BradCast' 3/19/2026: New World Democracy Report Warns U.S. Facing 'Unprecedented Autocratization' Under Trump by Progressive Voices

🔥 Cesar Chavez EXPOSED? Hero or Villain | Trump, Israel War & LGBTQ Crackdown

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:25:52 +0000

🔥 Cesar Chavez EXPOSED? Hero or Villain | Trump, Israel War & LGBTQ Crackdown Was Cesar Chavez a civil rights icon… or something far more complicated? For decades, Cesar Chavez has been celebrated as a labor hero—fighting for migrant workers, transforming agriculture, and becoming a symbol of Latino empowerment. Schools, streets, and public buildings proudly carry his name. But now, disturbing allegations are resurfacing—claims that challenge everything we thought we knew. So what do we do when a “hero” may have a darker side? Do we erase the legacy? Rename everything? Or face the uncomfortable truth that history is rarely clean? And if we hold Chavez accountable—why not apply the same standard to powerful figures today? 👉 Meanwhile: • Israel’s latest strike sends gas prices soaring overnight • Trump escalates rhetoric, threatening massive destruction • Is the U.S. already entangled in a widening war with Iran? • 31 African nations criminalize LGBTQ identity—why now? This episode connects the dots between power, hypocrisy, global conflict, and exported hate. 🎙️ Watch, react, and decide for yourself. ⸻ 📺 Subscribe & Watch The Karel Show New episodes Monday–Thursday LIVE at 10:30 AM PST 💥 Support the show: https://patreon.com/reallykarel 📡 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker & more 📱 Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @ReallyKarel ⸻ Hashtags: #CesarChavez, #LaborRights, #CivilRights, #Controversy, #BreakingNews, #Trump, #DonaldTrump, #Politics, #USPolitics, #Israel, #Iran, #MiddleEast, #GasPrices, #WorldNews, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #Africa, #HumanRights, #NewsCommentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #Podcast, #YouTubePodcast, #TheKarelShow, #ReallyKarel, #CurrentEvents, #Debate, #FreeSpeech, #SocialJustice, #TrendingNews, #NewsUpdate https://youtube.com/live/iyBg60asi50

Green News Report 3/19/2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:05:38 +0000

Green News Report 3/19/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 3/18/2026: Trump's Dumb Iran War Makes the National Security Case for Renewable Energy

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:57:53 +0000

'BradCast' 3/18/2026: Trump's Dumb Iran War Makes the National Security Case for Renewable Energy by Progressive Voices

Stop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:14:14 +0000

Stop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart? Yesterday Stop Watching, Start Acting | Are We Too Passive While the World Falls Apart? On today’s episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley asks a hard question: Has endless commentary replaced real action? Every day, millions of people talk about politics, current events, and injustice—on social media, television, podcasts, and in everyday life. But while the world debates and reacts, are the people doing harm simply moving forward unchecked? From viral videos of racism and violence to real-world crises unfolding in real time, we are constantly watching—but are we actually helping? At what point does documenting injustice become a substitute for doing something about it? On this episode of The Karel Show: • Why constant commentary may be creating inaction • The role of social media in shaping (or limiting) real-world impact • When recording events helps—and when it replaces action • A call to move beyond talking and start doing Is the world becoming more aware—or just more passive? Watch, like, and subscribe to The Karel Show for daily political commentary, news analysis, and real conversations about the issues shaping our lives. Support the show at: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major platforms. Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST Broadcasting from Las Vegas, Karel is joined by his beloved Parson’s Terrier Ember. #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #SocialMedia, #Activism, #DoSomething, #WakeUp, #RealChange, #USPolitics, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #CulturalCommentary, #SocialIssues, #PoliticsToday, #MediaCulture, #DigitalAge, #ViralVideos, #PublicDiscourse, #Commentary, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #PodcastNews, #YouTubePolitics, #NewsCommentary, #ProgressiveVoices, #RealTalk, #Society, #ModernCulture https://youtube.com/live/ydnorwzmHJw

Code Wack - The Hidden Cost of Private Equity Hospital Buyouts

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:27:49 +0000

This time on Code WACK! We’re taking a closer look at what happens when private equity buys hospitals. Our guest is Dr. Renee Hsia (pronounced “Shaw”). An emergency physician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Hsia explains how patients can be harmed when Wall Street firms take over health care. A Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at the University of California, San Francisco, she is also Vice Chair of Health Services Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine, and a core faculty member of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. This is part two of our two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 3/17/2026: Deteriorating Don; Collapsing TrumpWorld; DOGE Bros Exposed

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:49:38 +0000

'BradCast' 3/17/2026: Deteriorating Don; Collapsing TrumpWorld; DOGE Bros Exposed by Progressive Voices

War Without Cause? Trump’s Iran Strikes and Cuba Threats Under Fire

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:57:10 +0000

Leslie is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton (Ret.), CNN Military Analyst, to examine growing concerns over President Trump’s foreign policy decisions. From a top counterterrorism official resigning over what he says was a war with Iran lacking any imminent threat, to Trump openly talking about “taking” Cuba, the conversation raises urgent questions about judgment, intelligence, and accountability. Colonel Leighton breaks down whether these moves reflect strategy—or dangerous escalation—and what they could mean for global stability, U.S. credibility, and the risk of wider conflict. The Colonel's handle on Blue Sky is @cedricleighton.bsky.social and on X it's @CedricLeighton. His website is CedricLeighton.com.

Leslie Marshall Show - 3-17-26 - "2-Day Shipping, Zero Accountability?"

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:12:44 +0000

Leslie takes a closer look at New York City’s proposed Delivery Protection Act and the growing scrutiny around Amazon’s last-mile delivery system. The conversation explores the hidden costs behind rapid delivery and who ultimately bears the burden. Leslie is joined by Christian Trimboli, a member of Teamsters Local 804 and an Amazon Delivery Service Provider (DSP) driver in New York City, who offers a firsthand account of the realities on the job. He describes the intense pressure drivers face—from demanding delivery quotas and constant surveillance to physically exhausting work with little job security or benefits. Christian explains how these conditions pushed him and his coworkers to organize with the Teamsters in pursuit of safer workplaces and fair treatment. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X @Teamsters and on Facebook at facebook.com/teamsters.

Green News Report 3/17/2026

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:53:00 +0000

Green News Report 3/17/2026 by Progressive Voices

Trump Asks Allies for War Help — They Refuse | Economy at Risk?

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:22:14 +0000

Trump Asks Allies for War Help — They Refuse | Economy at Risk? On today’s episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley breaks down a rapidly escalating global crisis—and the consequences for America. After bypassing diplomacy and pushing the U.S. into a growing international conflict, Donald Trump is now asking allies for support. Their response? No. And the fallout could reshape global alliances and America’s role in the world. Could this war drag on for a year or more—and cripple the U.S. economy in the process? Meanwhile, back home: • A judge blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies, raising new questions about public health, personal responsibility, and government overreach • What role should government play in your healthcare decisions? • Why your doctor—not politicians—should guide your medical choices And in today’s lifestyle segment: • Do you really need supplements? • What actually works—especially on a vegan diet • How to optimize your health without wasting money This episode of The Karel Show dives into politics, global conflict, public health, and everyday wellness—cutting through the noise with direct, unfiltered commentary. Support the show at: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major platforms. Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST Broadcasting from Las Vegas, Karel is joined by his beloved Parson’s Terrier Ember. #Trump, #USPolitics, #WarNews, #GlobalConflict, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #WorldNews, #Economy, #USWar, #Allies, #ForeignPolicy, #RFKJr, #Vaccines, #PublicHealth, #Healthcare, #MedicalFreedom, #PoliticsToday, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #VeganHealth, #Supplements, #Nutrition, #HealthTips, #PoliticalPodcast, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #IndependentMedia, #PodcastNews https://youtube.com/live/g3igNbW3Btk

'BradCast' 3/16/2026: Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen decrepit CA oil pipelines

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:26:24 +0000

'BradCast' 3/16/2026: Trump uses 'wartime' authority to reopen decrepit CA oil pipelines by Progressive Voices

Trump Attacks Iran AND U.S. Media | FCC Threats, Rising Gas Prices & The Real Cost of War

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:12:55 +0000

Trump Attacks Iran AND U.S. Media | FCC Threats, Rising Gas Prices & The Real Cost of War In this episode of The Karel Show, political commentator Charles Karel Bouley breaks down a chaotic weekend in American politics, media, and global conflict. Donald Trump is escalating tensions with Iran, with the war now entering its third week and reportedly costing over $21 billion. The results so far? Rising gas prices, instability in the Middle East, and an even more hardline leadership emerging in Tehran. But the conflict overseas isn’t the only battle. Trump is also targeting American media, posting on Truth Social about reshaping U.S. journalism while the FCC chair threatens broadcast licenses for stations that don’t report the war the way the administration wants. Is this media reform—or an attempt at government control of the press? Meanwhile, massive media consolidation continues as CNN prepares to become part of CBS under Larry and David Ellison, raising even more questions about the future of independent journalism. Plus in entertainment news: • The latest Oscars winners and highlights • The shocking price of celebrity autographs • How the entertainment industry is changing in the middle of political turmoil On today’s political commentary episode, Karel dives into the intersection of war, media power, and entertainment in a moment that feels increasingly volatile. Watch, like, and subscribe to The Karel Show for daily news commentary and analysis. Support the show at: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and all major podcast platforms. Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Broadcasting from Las Vegas, Karel is joined by his beloved Parson’s Terrier Ember. #Trump, #IranWar, #MiddleEastConflict, #GasPrices, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #FCC, #MediaFreedom, #FreedomOfThePress, #TrumpNews, #WarNews, #GlobalPolitics, #BreakingNews, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticsToday, #MediaControl, #CNN, #CBS, #EntertainmentNews, #Oscars, #CelebrityAutographs, #HollywoodNews, #PoliticalPodcast, #TheKarelShow, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #ProgressiveCommentary, #NewsCommentary, #PodcastNews https://youtube.com/live/XhHJb7FpWCQ

Green News Report 3/12/2026

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:18:22 +0000

Green News Report 3/12/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 3/12/2026: Trump's War in Iran a 'Disaster in the Making'

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:09:04 +0000

'BradCast' 3/12/2026: Trump's War in Iran a 'Disaster in the Making' by Progressive Voices

SNAP Recipients Sue Over Soda & Candy Ban | Should Food Stamps Restrict What People Buy?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:10 +0000

SNAP Recipients Sue Over Soda & Candy Ban | Should Food Stamps Restrict What People Buy? Food stamp recipients are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture over new restrictions that block SNAP benefits from being used to purchase soda, energy drinks, candy, and sugary desserts. Since May, the USDA has approved waivers in 22 states allowing limits on what SNAP recipients can buy with their benefits. Supporters say the policy promotes better health and responsible spending of taxpayer money. Critics argue the restrictions are unlawful, stigmatizing, and make it harder for low-income Americans to manage their lives. So the big question is: Should the government control what poor people buy with food stamps? At the same time, the war that was supposed to end quickly is now entering another week, and gas prices are rising again. What’s the long-term strategy—and does Trump actually have an end game? On today’s Karel Cast, we dive into: • The SNAP soda and candy ban lawsuit • Government control vs personal choice • Food policy and poverty • Rising gas prices and global conflict • The politics behind the headlines The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like, and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is available on all major streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer broadcasting from Las Vegas with his little service dog Ember. #SNAP, #FoodStamps, #SNAPBenefits, #SNAPLawsuit, #FoodPolicy, #SugarTax, #SodaBan, #CandyBan, #PovertyPolicy, #GovernmentControl, #PublicHealth, #USPolitics, #PoliticsNews, #TrumpNews, #GasPrices, #EnergyPrices, #WarNews, #EconomicPolicy, #SocialPolicy, #FoodJustice, #LowIncome, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #YouTubePolitics, #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #VegasBroadcaster, #PodcastNews

'BradCast' 3/11/2026: 'Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain' in Iran? What Gain?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:12:54 +0000

'BradCast' 3/11/2026: 'Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain' in Iran? What Gain? by Progressive Voices

Trump Book Ban Controversy: Native American History Removed from National Parks

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:26:44 +0000

Trump Book Ban Controversy: Native American History Removed from National Parks Yesterday Trump Book Ban Controversy: Native American History Removed from National Parks Donald Trump is facing growing backlash after reports that books about Native American history have been flagged for removal from visitor centers at Redwood National and State Parks. Critics say the move raises serious questions about censorship, historical revisionism, and whether political power is being used to reshape how Americans understand their own past. On today’s episode of The Karel Show, Karel examines the controversy surrounding the reported book bans and what it could mean for the future of historical education in the United States. According to reports, several books focusing on Native American history and culture have been flagged inside park visitor centers. The books include titles such as “We Are the Land” by Damon B. Atkins and William J. Bauer, “California Through Native Eyes” by William J. Bauer Jr., “Adopted by Indians” by Thomas Jefferson Mayfield, and “We Are Dancing for You” by Cutcha Risling Baldy. Supporters of the books say they help visitors understand the deep and complex history of Indigenous tribes in California. Critics of the reported removals argue that removing these works risks erasing uncomfortable truths about how Native Americans were treated throughout U.S. history. But that’s not the only controversy dominating the headlines. Trump has also drawn criticism after comments about housing and development in the Pacific Palisades, raising concerns about whether low-income housing could be excluded from future rebuilding efforts. Meanwhile, global tensions continue to rise as war escalates overseas and Americans increasingly question the direction of U.S. leadership. So the larger question becomes: Can political power rewrite history—and who decides what future generations are allowed to learn? On today’s episode, Karel dives into the politics of censorship, the battle over historical truth, and why these debates are becoming central to the American culture war. ⸻ The Karel Show is independent political commentary from broadcaster Charles Karel Bouley II, delivering bold analysis on politics, culture, and global events. New episodes stream Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. Karel broadcasts from Las Vegas with his Parson’s Terrier Ember (#EmberDoes_Vegas). #Trump, #BookBan, #BookBans, #NativeAmericanHistory, #IndigenousHistory, #RedwoodNationalPark, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #FreeSpeech, #Censorship, #AmericanHistory, #CultureWars, #HistoricalTruth, #NativeAmerican, #IndigenousRights, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalAnalysis, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #HousingPolicy, #PacificPalisades, #USNews, #PoliticsToday, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalPodcast, #Podcast, #TheKarelShow, #USGovernment, #HistoryMatters, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/4oT90hipJRU

Code Wack - Are Private Equity Hospital Takeovers Putting Patients at Risk?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:18:22 +0000

This week on Code WACK!, HEAL California’s podcast on healthcare justice, we’re digging into what happens when private investors buy hospitals and try to make them more profitable — and what that could mean for patient care. Guest: Dr. Renee Hsia (pronounced “Shaw”) — emergency physician at San Francisco General Hospital and Professor of Emergency Medicine and Health Policy at the University of California, San Francisco.

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

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:14:23 +0000

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

Green News Report 3/10/2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:46:46 +0000

Green News Report 3/10/2026 by Progressive Voices

Middle East Crisis After Trump: Oil Prices, Iran Power Shift & Cancel Culture Debate

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:20:55 +0000

Middle East Crisis After Trump: Oil Prices, Iran Power Shift & Cancel Culture Debate by Progressive Voices

GOP Divisions on Iran War; Sanders and Khanna Propose 'Billionaire's Tax'

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:02:49 +0000

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:17:09 +0000

'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?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:24:02 +0000

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 Karel Show, Karel breaks down the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding the Trump administration and the aggressive military posture of the United States. From U.S. intervention in Venezuela to escalating conflict with Iran and the broader Middle East, the world is watching America’s expanding military influence closely. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the current war with Iran may only be the beginning and that more casualties could occur as the conflict expands. (The Guardian) At the same time, critics warn that U.S. military actions and rhetoric from Washington could reshape global alliances and push the world closer to a broader conflict. But the crisis isn’t just overseas. Back home, Americans are facing mounting pressure and uncertainty: • rising economic anxiety • a housing market increasingly out of reach • travel chaos at major airports • job losses and political gridlock in Washington So the real question becomes: who is holding power accountable—and what happens next? On today’s episode, Karel dives into the global consequences of war, the political forces shaping the moment, and why some observers believe Trump and Hegseth are among the most powerful—and controversial—figures influencing world events today. Will the world push back… or simply watch it unfold? ⸻ The Karel Show is independent political commentary from broadcaster Charles Karel Bouley II, delivering sharp analysis on politics, culture, and global events. New episodes stream Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. Karel broadcasts from Las Vegas with his Parson’s Terrier Ember (#EmberDoes_Vegas). #Trump, #PeteHegseth, #WorldPolitics, #GlobalConflict, #MiddleEastWar, #IranWar, #VenezuelaCrisis, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #BreakingNews, #Geopolitics, #WorldNews, #USMilitary, #DefensePolicy, #TrumpAdministration, #EconomicCrisis, #HousingMarket, #GasPrices, #Congress, #PoliticalAnalysis, #NewsCommentary, #Podcast, #TheKarelShow, #PoliticalPodcast, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #GlobalTensions, #WarAndPeace, #USForeignPolicy, #PoliticsToday https://youtube.com/live/MC54yMNGpbc

'BradCast' 3/5/2026: Noem ICEd at DHS

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:06:21 +0000

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

Green News Report 3/5/2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:41:29 +0000

Green News Report 3/5/2026 by Progressive Voices

The Senate Fails Again: Trump, Iran & Why the Midterms Matter More Than Ever

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:18:00 +0000

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 Karel Show, we break down what the Senate’s decision really means, how it affects the escalating conflict with Iran, and why the upcoming midterm elections could be the moment voters decide whether to continue down this path—or change course entirely. Plus, as the weekend approaches, we’ll also dive into the entertainment headlines and health stories everyone’s talking about. The Karel Show delivers bold commentary on politics, culture, and current events—without pulling punches. The Karel Show is supported by viewers like you. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show streams across all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker, and airs live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. You can also find the show on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, joined daily by his little service girl Ember.

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

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:29:54 +0000

'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?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:35:24 +0000

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 continues to evolve by the minute, we break down what’s happening and what it could mean for Americans at home. Meanwhile, new research suggests something surprisingly simple may help people live longer: pets. Studies show dog and cat owners may experience better health, reduced stress, and longer life expectancy. But there are important realities to consider too — including responsibility, cost, and the emotional toll when our companions eventually pass. And here’s something many Americans are ignoring: nearly half of the country has no will, no trust, no advanced healthcare directive, and no durable power of attorney. What happens if you become ill or incapacitated? Who makes decisions for you? In this episode we talk about why these documents matter and where you can start putting them together. War. Health. Pets. Planning for the future. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel Support independent media: patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, joined by his little service girl Ember. #TrumpIranWar, #IranConflict, #USPolitics, #TrumpAdministration, #WarDebate, #MiddleEastNews, #BreakingNews, #NationalSecurity, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #PetHealth, #DogsAndLongevity, #PetBenefits, #DogOwners, #CatOwners, #HealthResearch, #LiveLonger, #EstatePlanning, #WillsAndTrusts, #AdvanceDirective, #PowerOfAttorney, #FinancialPlanning, #LifePlanning, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PodcastNews, #NewsCommentary, #PetLovers, #HealthAndWellness https://youtube.com/live/AVRENRzLjz4

Code Wack - Insured But Still Can’t Afford Care? The Underinsured Crisis

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:31:32 +0000

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 former president of Physicians for a National Health Program, and his work focuses on health care financing and national reform. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Leslie Marshall Show - 3/3/26 - Trump’s War of Choice with Iran: Veterans Sound the Alarm

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:06:59 +0000

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 their families. The conversation also examines Trump’s past promises to end “forever wars,” his comments about potential U.S. casualties, and concerns about cuts to veterans’ benefits while committing the nation to a new war. Their website is CommonDefense.us and their handle on Blue Sky is @commondefense.bsky.social. Naveed's handle there is @armyofnaveed.bsky.social.

Leslie Marshall Show - 3-3-26 - Civil Rights, Worker Power, and the Fight to Protect Democracy

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:12:10 +0000

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 interconnected. He also discusses how unions are responding—organizing more workers, defending workplace rights in the courts, and building diverse worker power to protect democracy and economic opportunity. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO.

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

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:41:09 +0000

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

Green News Report 3/3/2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:54:01 +0000

Green News Report 3/3/2026 by Progressive Voices

As Middle East War Escalates, Trump’s Health & Leadership Are Under Scrutiny

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:44:48 +0000

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 — now 79 — has been photographed with a visible skin rash and irritation on his neck during public events, as well as past episodes of bruising and leg swelling attributed by officials to chronic venous insufficiency and routine treatments. Critics are questioning whether his physical condition and public appearances reflect weakening leadership at a moment of global tension. With no clear end in sight to the conflict and U.S. involvement deepening, many Americans are asking: Is this a strategic campaign or an open-ended war? What will the long-term costs be — economically, politically, and for global stability? And who will hold leaders accountable? This episode breaks down the war’s expansion, Trump’s handling of events at home and abroad, and what it means for the future of American diplomacy. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Independent commentary from Las Vegas. #MiddleEastWar, #Iran, #USPolitics, #TrumpHealth, #DonaldTrump, #GlobalConflict, #Geopolitics, #BreakingNews, #WarAnalysis, #OilPrices, #EnergyCrisis, #MilitaryAction, #InternationalRelations, #Leadership, #PoliticalCommentary, #WorldNews, #IranRetaliation, #Diplomacy, #TrumpRash, #ChronicVenousInsufficiency, #PresidentialHealth, #ConflictCoverage, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #IndependentMedia, #NewsAnalysis, #PublicPolicy, #USForeignPolicy, #CurrentEvents https://youtube.com/live/61hucXwND08

'BradCast' 3/2/2026: Trump Attacks Iran in 'Operation Epstein Fury'

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:12:30 +0000

'BradCast' 3/2/2026: Trump Attacks Iran in 'Operation Epstein Fury' by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - Trump and Israel Start Middle East War with Unprovoked Airstrikes on Iran

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:27:27 +0000

Is Trump’s War on Iran Illegal? Gas Hikes, Culture Chaos & More

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:35:27 +0000

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 could spike sharply as oil markets react. President Trump is publicly touting the campaign as a ‘victory’ — even suggesting Americans will sacrifice while his own family is spared from frontline risk. Meanwhile, everyday Americans are bracing for the real consequences: higher energy costs, economic instability, and the possibility of this conflict drawing out. But that’s not all. Another mass shooting has renewed national debate over gun violence. Anti-LGBTQ legislation is advancing in New Hampshire, bringing civil rights tensions back into the spotlight. And Hollywood? Your very own entertainment industry is celebrating itself even as the world fractures around it. This was one hell of a weekend — war, division, culture clashes, and political hypocrisy. #TrumpIranWar, #IranConflict, #MiddleEastWar, #KhameneiKilled, #IsraelUSStrikes, #GasPrices, #EnergyCrisis, #IllegalWar, #USPolitics, #DonaldTrump, #WarOnIran, #OilMarket, #GlobalNews, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #MassShooting, #GunViolence, #NewHampshire, #LGBTQRights, #CivilRights, #HollywoodNews, #EntertainmentIndustry, #PoliticalAnalysis, #WarConsequences, #DemocracyWatch, #TheKarelShow, #IndependentMedia, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PublicPolicy, #NewsCommentary

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

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:27:35 +0000

'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

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:13:22 +0000

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 medications, mobility, doctor visits, and emotional breakdowns while trying to maintain jobs and lives. America is aging rapidly. Baby Boomers are entering their most vulnerable years. So who is going to care for them? We don’t have a plan. We don’t have enough nurses. We don’t have a system built for long-term home recovery. Is the future robots? AI caregivers? Or total burnout for families? This isn’t political theater. It’s happening right now in homes across the country. Meanwhile, Donald Trump says members of Congress who challenged him should be arrested. The statement was posted publicly. What does that mean for democratic norms? And The New York Times reports that records tied to the Epstein files may be missing — including information involving allegations connected to Trump. What is happening with these investigations? Caregiving. Accountability. Democracy. The system strain is everywhere. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support independent media at patreon.com/reallykarel Independent voice from Las Vegas.

Green News Repoprt 2/26/2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:09:01 +0000

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'

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:24:36 +0000

'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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:28:15 +0000

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 speech unify the nation — or deepen the divide? Meanwhile in Hollywood, a media battle is brewing. Netflix and Paramount are reportedly eyeing Warner Bros. But should either be allowed to absorb another major studio? What happens to competition, creativity, and consumer choice if media consolidation continues unchecked? And in Arizona, adult websites are blocked due to a new age-verification law. Apple is rolling out new compliance tools for child safety laws nationwide. But do age-verification mandates actually work? History suggests determined teenagers often find a workaround. Are these policies about protection — or political optics? Politics. Corporate power. Digital control. The future of media and freedom. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support independent commentary at patreon.com/reallykarel Independent voice. Las Vegas based. No corporate filter. #StateOfTheUnion, #TrumpSpeech, #USPolitics, #Congress, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaMergers, #WarnerBros, #Netflix, #Paramount, #HollywoodNews, #CorporateConsolidation, #FreeSpeechDebate, #ArizonaLaw, #AgeVerification, #ChildSafetyLaws, #TechPolicy, #AppleNews, #InternetFreedom, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingNews, #DemocracyWatch, #ElectionCycle, #NewsAnalysis, #EntertainmentIndustry, #DigitalRegulation, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #PoliticalDebate, #MediaPower https://youtube.com/live/DPloz8O7aPY

Code Wack The Deadly Design of U.S. Health Care (Episode 318)

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:37:40 +0000

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 Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He’s a former president of Physicians for a National Health Program, and his research and advocacy focus on health care financing and national reform. He’s also the author of To Heal Humankind: The Right to Health in History. This is part one of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

State of the Union or State of Denial? BAFTAs Controversy & Avalanche Liability

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:37:36 +0000

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 to align with the President, or begin to break ranks? Meanwhile, the BAFTAs spark global debate. Two award-winning Black actors take the stage. An actor with Tourette’s shouts a racial slur. Social media erupts. Was it handled correctly? What responsibility exists when neurological conditions intersect with harmful language? The answer isn’t simple — but the conversation matters. And in the deadly avalanche tragedy, new details raise serious questions. The skiers weren’t acting recklessly alone — they were with a tour company. If warnings were issued, what liability exists? At what point does risk become negligence? Politics. Race. Responsibility. Accountability. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support independent commentary at patreon.com/reallykarel #StateOfTheUnion, #TrumpAddress, #USPolitics, #Congress, #PoliticalDebate, #WhiteHouse, #CurrentEvents, #BAFTAs, #AwardsSeason, #RaceDiscussion, #TouretteSyndrome, #MediaControversy, #CulturalDebate, #AvalancheTragedy, #SkiAccident, #LegalLiability, #BreakingNews, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalCommentary, #Accountability, #DemocracyWatch, #EntertainmentNews, #SocialIssues, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #NationalDebate, #GlobalNews, #PublicPolicy, #EthicsInMedia https://youtube.com/live/dZGU8aFKnNY

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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:37:30 +0000

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

Green News Report 2/24/2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:23:27 +0000

Green News Report 2/24/2026 by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - Weakest Pre-SOTU Polling Ever for Trump, Will He Weigh Down GOP in Midterms?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:50:19 +0000

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 Washington Examiner, Mabinty Quarshie, who previews tomorrow's 'State Of The Union' address. Mabinty says she expects Trump to say that he doesn't need authority from the Supreme Court or from Congress in order to levy tariffs, and that he'll cherry pick any positive economic stats his staff can find. She and Brad also discuss why voters have soured on Trump's approach to immigration, and how electricity prices have doubled under his watch. On the subject of tariffs, Congress will have to authorize Trump's 15% tariffs across the board after 150 days, which doesn't look like it'll have the votes in the House or Senate. Mabinty also highlights how Trump's go to economic policy was tariffs, (and he was using it as a weapons for any world leader that angered him), but now those are likely to be gone soon. Then, leading progressive strategist and Outreach Director of the Battleground Alliance, Heather Booth, discusses November's upcoming midterm elections in the House and Senate. Heather highlights the damage that President Trump and congressional Republicans have done by taking away health insurance for millions of Americans, failing to address increases in the cost of living, and killing Americans like Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Next, despite acknowledging positive polling for Democrats heading into the midterm elections, she says that the results will all depend on Democrats organizing and turning out voters beginning now. Brad and Heather then discuss how the Battleground Alliance brings together Unions, environmental groups and civic groups and are supporting local organizations that are doing the work on the ground to win the midterms for Democratic candidates in over 40 congressional races. Heather also speaks about her organizing work with the late Rev. Jessie Jackson, and how his work lives on. She and Brad recap redistricting thus far for the upcoming election cycle, how Democrats have fought back against the Republican efforts to rig the upcoming midterms, the threat the Supreme Court still presents to the Voting Rights Act, and how Americans can fight back if it's struck down. Finally, Heather highlights how we can turn our anger into action and the 'hurt and hate into hope and heart.' The website for the Battleground Alliance is www.BattlegroundAlliance.org. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

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

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:28:58 +0000

'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?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:18:53 +0000

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 sheltering in place as extreme cold grips the East Coast. Is this just winter… or another warning about infrastructure and preparedness? Plus — after traveling, spending time in the ICU with family, and watching the political climate shift, some hard lessons are emerging. Is Donald Trump losing parts of his own base? If so, what does that mean heading into the next election cycle? Cartels. Climate. Power. Loyalty. This episode connects the dots. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Independent commentary from Las Vegas, four days a week. #ElMencho, #CartelViolence, #MexicoNews, #PuertoVallarta, #Guadalajara, #DrugCartels, #BreakingNews, #MexicoCrisis, #NYCWeather, #EastCoastFreeze, #WinterStorm, #ExtremeCold, #NewYorkCity, #WeatherAlert, #USPolitics, #Trump2026, #PoliticalAnalysis, #ElectionNews, #CurrentEvents, #Geopolitics, #BorderIssues, #USMexico, #ClimateDebate, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #NewsCommentary, #DemocracyWatch, #GlobalNews, #ICULessons https://youtube.com/live/bqTO5QxfO64

'BradCast' 2/19/2026: Accountability Everywhere But Here

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:46:15 +0000

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

Green News Report 2/19/2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:14:16 +0000

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?

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:17:32 +0000

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 political intimidation? At the same time, headlines are screaming that the United States is on the brink of war with Iran. Why now? What direct threat justifies escalation? And are Americans ready for another Middle East conflict? Plus — California’s deadliest avalanche in state history has claimed eight lives and cost massive rescue resources. But the group reportedly ventured out despite avalanche warnings. Should taxpayers repeatedly fund rescue operations when people ignore official alerts? Where does personal responsibility begin? This episode tackles media freedom, government power, war rhetoric, and accountability — without spin. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Karel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas, bringing independent commentary four days a week. #TheView, #FCC, #BrendanCarr, #JamesTalarico, #MediaFreedom, #FreeSpeech, #PoliticalPressure, #TrumpPolitics, #WarWithIran, #IranConflict, #USForeignPolicy, #MiddleEastTensions, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #GovernmentOverreach, #EqualTimeRule, #NewsAnalysis, #Avalanche, #CaliforniaNews, #RescueCosts, #PublicPolicy, #Accountability, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #DemocracyDebate, #MediaBias, #CivilLiberties https://youtube.com/live/1qZsDsOO0ws

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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:54:59 +0000

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

Why Insured Americans Still Need Charity Clinics (Episode 317)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:35:26 +0000

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 executive turned industry whistleblower, Wendell now serves as board president of the Center for Health and Democracy, which advocates for healthcare reform, and editor-in-chief of HEALTHCARE Un-covered, which investigates healthcare corporations and insurance conglomerates. This is part two of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Why Does NYC Want to Protect Billionaires?

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:09:02 +0000

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 paying the bill while the ultra-rich get protected? Meanwhile in Napa Valley, famed French Laundry chef Thomas Keller and other wealthy Yountville business owners are pushing to pause an affordable housing project — citing parking and density concerns. But is it really about traffic… or keeping middle-income families out of Wine Country? And remember when Trump said he’d end the Ukraine war in a day? Russian attacks are up. Civilian deaths are rising. Peace talks are dragging. Another promise collapsing under reality. Plus — why is Wuthering Heights suddenly thriving at the box office? Why is steamy drama dominating streaming? Are cultural tastes shifting — and are women now driving the same kind of on-screen sexual demand long associated with men? This episode connects politics, power, wealth, war, and culture — and asks the uncomfortable questions no one else is asking. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel #NYCPolitics, #WealthTax, #Billionaires, #ZohranMamdani, #NewYorkCity, #PropertyTaxes, #AffordableHousing, #ThomasKeller, #FrenchLaundry, #NapaValley, #WineCountry, #ClassPolitics, #Trump, #UkraineWar, #RussiaUkraine, #Geopolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #CultureShift, #WutheringHeights, #StreamingWars, #MediaAnalysis, #EconomicInequality, #TaxTheRich, #LiberalPolitics, #ConservativePolitics, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #LGBTQVoices, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #IndependentMedia https://youtube.com/live/S7ihb5dAl98

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:30:26 +0000

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

Green News Report 2/17/2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:27:58 +0000

Green News Report 2/17/2026 by Progressive Voices

🚨 America Is Running Out of Time — And Democrats Still Aren’t Fighting Trump

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:15:34 +0000

🚨 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. We don’t have three years. We don’t have time to sit back while Donald Trump reshapes the country with policies that reverse climate progress, weaken global alliances, and erode democratic norms. In this episode of The Karel Show, I break down what’s happening, why urgency matters now, and what I’ve learned in the last four days that changed how I see this political moment. Plus — why does media attention and institutional action seem to move differently depending on who needs help? If this were you, me, a person of color, or a gay American — would the same resources be mobilized? This is about power. Privilege. And time. And time is the one thing we don’t get back. 📍 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 🎙 Streaming everywhere from Apple Podcasts to Spotify ❤️ Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Las Vegas-based broadcaster Karel — joined daily by his loyal companion Ember — delivers bold political commentary, cultural analysis, and real talk on today’s biggest headlines. #DonaldTrump, #Trump2026, #DemocracyInDanger, #Democrats, #Midterms2026, #PoliticalCommentary, #BreakingNews, #ClimateChange, #CleanEnergy, #AmericanPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #MediaBias, #LGBTQVoices, #CivilRights, #GovernmentAccountability, #NewsAnalysis, #USPolitics, #SaveDemocracy, #ProgressiveVoices, #KarelShow, #PoliticalPodcast, #NewsTalk, #VegasBroadcaster, #Patriotism, #ChecksAndBalances https://youtube.com/live/4LHvxCih6ws

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

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:06:11 +0000

'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

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:03:57 +0000

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

Green News Report 2/12/2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:36:49 +0000

Green News Report 2/12/2026 by Progressive Voices

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

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:01:56 +0000

'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)

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:28:38 +0000

🇺🇸 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. And free speech shouldn’t cost you your job. It’s time the GOP and their Project 2025 agenda learn what this country really stands for. If they don’t like it, there are other countries more aligned with their ideology—try Russia. Plus: 🎤 Chappell Roan shows more integrity than most politicians by ditching Wasserman over the Epstein connections. 📢 Why are Epstein clients protected while Weinstein was crucified? 🏳️‍🌈 Why protecting LGBTQ spaces like Stonewall matters now more than ever. 🎧 Tune in for the truth, commentary, and a challenge to the status quo. 🔗 Support The Karel Show: Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel 📺 Stream the show Mon–Thurs @ 10:30am PT on all platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more. #TheKarelShow, #AmericanValues, #Project2025, #LGBTQHistory, #Stonewall, #PrideFlag, #TrumpWatch, #BadBunny, #SuperBowlControversy, #FreeSpeech, #FreedomOfReligion, #ChappellRoan, #EpsteinFiles, #HollywoodAccountability, #DEI, #InclusionMatters, #Patriotism, #PoliticalCommentary, #ProgressiveVoices, #CancelCulture, #CultureWars, #LGBTQRights, #EqualityNow, #RealAmerica, #MediaBias https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTVzBMtsZ_A

The Real Cost of Health Insurance Nobody Talks About (Episode 316)

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:09:32 +0000

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. A former health insurance executive turned industry whistleblower, Wendell is now board president of the Center for Health and Democracy and editor-in-chief of HEALTHCARE Un-covered, which investigates healthcare corporations and insurance conglomerates. This is part one of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

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

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:01:58 +0000

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

Green News Report 2/10/2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:17:20 +0000

Green News Report 2/10/2026 by Progressive Voices

🎙️ Why Media Ignores You After 54 (Even When You’re the One Watching)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:24:14 +0000

🎙️ 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 over 54, neither do you. Because the key demographic for TV, Streaming services, Radio, for all media is 25-54. And yet, we consume more of all of it. For instance, ABC World News tonight gets 9.244 million viewers but only 1.182 in the “key” demographic. So 8.1m over 54 and under 25 viewers and yet, they program for the 1.182m, not you, or them. Why doesn’t the actual audience count? And it’s not just entertainment, advertising, marketing, billboards, TV ads, almost any commercial media aims at 25-54, or even younger. The reason? They think they have the most money, in their prime, making the money, working. Well, it’s a new world. And in this one, it seems that it’s the over 54 crowd that is actually engaged, involved, brand loyal and consuming regular media over online. This disconnect is why media is failing. We also cover: • How media’s outdated ad models are tanking profits. • Why older consumers are more loyal, more engaged, and totally ignored. • The end of Gay Days Orlando after 35 years, and how Trump and Project 2025 are behind it. 🎧 Listen, learn, and get loud. Because if you’re over 54, you’re STILL here—and you still matter. Subscribe and support: 📺 YouTube.com/reallykarel 💸 Patreon.com/reallykarel Stream on all platforms: Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more. Catch The Karel Show LIVE Monday–Thursday @ 10:30am PT on TikTok, Instagram, and beyond. #KarelShow, #MediaBias, #Ageism, #Over50, #AdvertisingTrends, #MediaReform, #GayDays, #Project2025, #TrumpWatch, #Cher, #SuperBowl2026, #StreamingNews, #TVRatings, #BoomerGeneration, #MediaMarketing, #DemographicShift, #SeniorPower, #NewsAnalysis, #YouTubePodcast, #PoliticalCommentary, #DigitalMedia, #AudienceMatters, #InclusiveMedia, #LegacyMedia, #NewsYouCanUse https://youtube.com/live/boin088_OyI

'BradCast' 2/9/2026: About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:22:45 +0000

'BradCast' 2/9/2026: About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse by Progressive Voices

DHS Faces Shutdown Unless GOP Agrees to ICE Reforms; How Trump Has Made Living Less Affordable

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:53:05 +0000

Trump’s Racist AI Post Backfires — Bad Bunny’s Global Takeover & Today’s News

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:22:31 +0000

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 gone too far for swing voters and Hispanic communities? The evidence suggests yes. As his coalition shrinks, Trump appears to be campaigning solely to the ugliest fringe of his base — while Republican leaders once again remain silent. That silence could cost them everything, because both the House and Senate are very much in play in the upcoming midterms. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny proved culture doesn’t ask permission. His Super Bowl moment captivated a global audience — and despite claims from conservative media, the world didn’t collapse. We break down what the numbers actually show versus what certain outlets want to be true. Plus: a sharp look at the day’s top headlines, media spin, and what actually matters. ☕ The Karel Cast is powered by your support ➡️ patreon.com/reallykarel 👍 Please watch, like, comment, and subscribe 📺 youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Available on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker 🕥 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT 📱 Also streaming on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. #Trump, #MAGA, #Racism, #Politics, #Midterms, #Democrats, #Republicans, #SwingVoters, #AIImages, #MediaCriticism, #BadBunny, #SuperBowl, #PopCulture, #LatinoVoters, #PoliticalNews, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelCast, #ProgressiveMedia, #Authoritarianism, #CulturalPower, #Election2026, #PoliticalCommentary, #NewsAnalysis, #LGBTQVoices, #VegasMedia https://www.youtube.com/live/o8fSMMCBJt8?si=11ZgQxKAedx9ODuY

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

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:53:34 +0000

'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

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:34:18 +0000

Green News Report 2/5/2026 by Progressive Voices

That's Entertainment! A Look At Entertainment's Biggest Stories

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:21:48 +0000

🎬 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 Bunny. Don’t know who that is? You will. 🎥 Is Melania a real documentary or slick political propaganda? With Amazon pulling it from some theaters, even the New York Times says we’re missing the bigger picture. 🐷 Miss Piggy is gracing Vogue and reclaiming the spotlight as the most fabulous foam diva on TV—let’s talk about her iconic status. 📽️ Iron Lung, the #1 movie this week, was made by a YouTuber. Is this the moment YouTube fully becomes Hollywood’s rival? 😱 Plus, there’s a new Exorcist movie starring Scarlett Johansson—why are studios obsessed with reboots, and what movies actually scared you to death? 👉 Watch, like, comment, and subscribe for your essential entertainment breakdowns with The Karel Show—where culture meets commentary. #TheKarelShow, #EntertainmentNews, #SuperBowl2026, #BadBunny, #MelaniaMovie, #Documentary, #MissPiggy, #Vogue, #IronLungMovie, #YouTubeMovies, #BoxOffice, #ScarlettJohansson, #Exorcist, #MovieReboots, #PopCulture, #EntertainmentCommentary, #LGBTQVoices, #DigitalMedia, #StreamingWars, #CultureCritic https://youtube.com/live/AejI1-dqENo

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

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:59:00 +0000

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

Code Wack - Medicare Advantage Is Breaking America’s Promise to Seniors (Episode 315)

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:47:04 +0000

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 experience, Physicians for a National Health Program board member, and co-author of the PNHP report No Real Choices: How Medicare Advantage Fails Seniors of Color. This is part two of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

The Deadly Price of Being Thin: GLP-1s, Wegovy & the Weight Loss Trap

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:46:08 +0000

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 history of Fen-Phen and Dexatrim to today’s injectable solutions, we expose the medical risks, the psychological toll, and the false hope sold to millions who simply want to lose 30 or 40 pounds. Is being thin worth risking your pancreas, gallbladder—or your life? PLUS: It’s time to talk about E-scooters, E-bikes, and other mobility devices that are flooding public spaces and hospitals. Who’s regulating them? And what can we do about the growing risks? 🔗 Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel 🎥 Subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 📱 Listen & follow on all major platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, TikTok, Instagram & more. #GLP1, #Wegovy, #Ozempic, #WeightLossDrugs, #DietCulture, #ObesityCrisis, #FenPhen, #FitnessMyths, #HealthScams, #QuickFixCulture, #KarelCast, #PodcastLife, #YouTubePodcast, #WeightLossTruths, #BodyImageIssues, #EScooterAccidents, #PublicSafety, #OzempicSideEffects, #HealthDebate, #FitnessReality https://youtube.com/live/SbZ1oCnNXL0

How Teamsters Won Big at Sysco — And Why Workers Nationwide Are Watching

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:27:30 +0000

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 of the union’s strongest contracts at Sysco, most notably the recent agreement at Local 690 in Washington, which provided Teamsters members with a wage increase of over 30 percent. In a wide-ranging conversation, Leslie and Josh dug into what has quietly become one of the most consequential labor stories in the country: the growing power of the Teamsters at Sysco, one of the nation’s most profitable food service giants. The discussion began with a recent win in Spokane, where drivers represented by Teamsters Local 690 ratified a four-year contract delivering major gains, including significant wage increases, lower health care costs, stronger pensions, and more vacation time. Graves emphasized that those gains were driven by workers’ willingness to authorize a strike, a show of unity that forced Sysco back to the table. That local victory, he explained, is part of a much larger strategy. Marshall and Graves pointed to the first-ever regional Sysco contract covering more than 1,000 Teamsters across Northern California and Nevada, where coordinated bargaining and a credible strike threat produced similarly strong results. The agreement not only boosted pay and benefits but also included important protections around safety and automation, setting standards that extend beyond a single facility or city. Graves noted that these wins are happening even in right-to-work states like Arizona, underscoring how union density and member engagement have reshaped negotiations nationwide. Over the past five years, Teamsters representation at Sysco has grown dramatically, strengthening the union’s leverage and changing the tone of labor relations with the company. Looking ahead, the conversation turned to upcoming contract expirations in Montana and Chicago. Graves made clear that, after a string of major victories, Sysco Teamsters are prepared to take action to secure contracts that match the gains workers have already fought for elsewhere. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.

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

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:45:13 +0000

'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

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:18:08 +0000

🔥 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 Guthrie’s mother 🧨 The Clintons are set to testify about Epstein—what could they even say? 😟 How to fight off the mental fatigue and anxiety of living in 2026’s political chaos 🎙️ The Karel Cast is LIVE Mon–Thurs at 10:30 AM PST 🎧 Listen everywhere: Apple Music, iHeart, Spotify & more 📺 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/reallykarel 🙏 Support: patreon.com/reallykarel #Trump2026, #ElectionInterference, #KarelCast, #TulsiGabbard, #ConstitutionCrisis, #EpsteinTestimony, #ClintonHearing, #NewsAnalysis, #PoliticalPodcast, #SavannahGuthrie, #StopTrump, #FederalTakeover, #LiberalVoices, #QueerVoices, #ResistanceNow, #MentalHealth2026, #ProgressiveMedia, #AuthoritarianAlert, #USPolitics, #KarelUnfiltered https://youtube.com/live/6o8Zc4nS7bM

Time for Kristi Noem to Go; Recapping Trump's Disastrous 1st Year of His 2nd Term

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:23:57 +0000

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

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:20:47 +0000

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

Music's Biggest Night...Isn't; And Melania's Grift

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:21:42 +0000

🎤 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 and many lows of this year’s show, from Bruno Mars to Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan, and ask: Has the Grammy lost its soul? Then—Melania Trump’s so-called “documentary” is making millions at the box office, despite being critically panned. Is it a scam? A grift? Or something worse? I’ve got receipts. Plus, Trump is shuttering the Kennedy Center, Epstein’s files keep naming names (including his), and the silence is deafening. 🎧 New episodes Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST 💥 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel

Leslie Marshall Show - 1/30/26 - Five Factory Trends to Watch in 2026

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:37:09 +0000

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 wave of factory openings and why the real impact often shows up after construction—when workers are hired and local supplier networks take shape. The conversation digs into tariffs and trade policy, including what “tariff predictability” means for businesses and how the U.S.–China manufacturing relationship is shifting toward supply-chain security. Leslie and Scott close by examining workforce challenges, new short-term training pathways, and the growing competition between manufacturing and AI data centers for workers, energy, and materials. Overall, the episode offers a clear-eyed but optimistic look at what’s ahead for American manufacturing. AAM's website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their YouTube channel is youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report") If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast. Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively. Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM.

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

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:44:38 +0000

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

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Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:04:54 +0000

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Shut It Down to Stop ICE—And How to Not Die While Saving the Planet | The Karel Show

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:24:55 +0000

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 more destructive than helpful — and surrendering again would be unforgivable. If it takes a shutdown to: • Withdraw ICE • End masked, unaccountable enforcement • Stop a President from operating what looks like a private army Then Democrats should hold the line and not give in. Do whatever it takes to stop the madness. But it’s not all politics today. We also turn to something deeply personal and hopeful: How Not to Die, the new documentary exploring plant-based eating for human health and the planet. The film is airing on UnChainedTV, and we’re joined by its founder and president Jane Velez-Mitchell to talk about why food choices matter — for longevity, climate, and our future. Because surviving this moment isn’t just about politics — it’s also about how we live, eat, and care for ourselves and each other. The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #GovernmentShutdown, #DefundICE, #DHS, #PoliticalAccountability, #TrumpEra, #CivilLiberties, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #Democrats, #ICE, #HowNotToDie, #PlantBased, #VeganDocumentary, #ClimateHealth, #JaneVelezMitchell, #UnChainedTV, #FoodAsMedicine, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #Ember

'No real choice.' How Medicare Advantage fails seniors (Ep. 314)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:56:10 +0000

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 McIntosh — an Atlanta-based psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience, a board member of Physicians for a National Health Program, and co-author of a new PNHP report titled “No Real Choices: How Medicare Advantage Fails Seniors of Color.” This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

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

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:12:43 +0000

'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

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:26:04 +0000

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 strategy? Shed the so-called distractions, chase the middle, and assume marginalized voters have nowhere else to go. That logic is exactly how Democrats lose. When core voters feel erased, they don’t switch parties — they stay home. And staying home is how elections are lost. Again. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreats in Minneapolis — but is it far too late? And as Democrats threaten to fire or impeach Kristi Noem, a simple question hangs in the air: if the votes exist to impeach her, why not him? We also break down a viral Reddit post mocking The Farmer’s Wife over a $22 grilled cheese — a pile-on that led to both locations shutting down. Why are individual restaurants being publicly shamed while massive grocery chains and corporate food pricing escape the same scrutiny? This episode asks a hard but necessary question: When will Democrats stop misreading their own coalition — and start fighting like they actually want to win? The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #Democrats, #ElectionStrategy, #LGBTQRights, #ProgressivePolitics, #ElizabethWarren, #VoterTurnout, #TrumpNews, #KristiNoem, #Accountability, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #CultureAndPolitics, #EconomicJustice, #RestaurantCulture, #CostOfLiving, #IndependentMedia, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #DemocraticParty, #EmberDoes_vegas https://youtube.com/live/lxaowxOXu_8

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

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:10:38 +0000

'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

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:34:57 +0000

Green News Report 1/27/2026 by Progressive Voices

Way Too Little, Far Too Late: Power, Blood, and Corporate Cowardice | The Karel Show

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:30:21 +0000

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 blood in the water ahead of the midterms — and they’re trying to save themselves. It won’t work. They waited too long. Two people are dead. The videos are clear. And no one has been prosecuted for what appear to be killings carried out under the direction — and encouragement — of an out-of-control President and his inner circle. This isn’t politics. It’s responsibility — and it’s being dodged in real time. Then there’s Apple. I’ve been an Apple user since the Lisa. I literally have an Apple tattoo. But watching Tim Cook hand Trump a trophy — and then attend a Melania movie premiere at the White House — raises a serious question: does Apple’s leadership still understand its own users, values, or audience? Because right now, it looks like moral surrender dressed up as neutrality. Plus: • Alex Honnold climbs a skyscraper without a rope • Netflix pays for it — and profits from it • Should this kind of extreme risk be encouraged, monetized, and broadcast? This episode asks a simple question that applies to politics, corporations, and media alike: When accountability finally arrives, why is it always too little — and far too late? The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #Accountability, #TooLittleTooLate, #PoliticalFailure, #GovernmentAbuse, #KristiNoem, #Congress, #RuleOfLaw, #Apple, #TimCook, #CorporateEthics, #TrumpEra, #MediaCriticism, #AlexHonnold, #Netflix, #ExtremeRisk, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #EmberDoes_Vegas

'BradCast' 1/26/2026: The ICE Murder of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti, and Other Heroes of Minneapolis

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:25:55 +0000

'BradCast' 1/26/2026: The ICE Murder of ICU Nurse Alex Pretti, and Other Heroes of Minneapolis by Progressive Voices

How Congress Can Stop ICE Abuses—And Why It Must Act Now | The Karel Show

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:29:11 +0000

How Congress Can Stop ICE Abuses—And Why It Must Act Now | The Karel Show Let’s be clear: border enforcement and legal immigration are not the problem. Violent criminals, drug traffickers, and human traffickers should not be on our streets. That’s not controversial. What is the problem is how ICE is operating — and Congress has the power to stop it. Now. With the January 31 funding deadline approaching, Congress needs 60 votes to fund DHS/ICE. If Democrats vote no, the votes aren’t there — and ICE is defunded. That’s not radical. It’s constitutional leverage. Afterward, Congress can rebuild immigration enforcement the right way: clear rules, real oversight, and accountability that protects both public safety and human rights. We also address why Kristi Noem has failed as a leader in this moment — and why resignation or impeachment should be on the table when leadership enables harm instead of preventing it. Immigration reform is one thing. Removing criminals is one thing. Killing civilians is another — and it must stop. Plus: why has air travel become so miserable? From shrinking seats to engineered discomfort, we unpack why airlines seem determined to make flying unbearable — and who’s letting them get away with it. The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #ImmigrationReform, #ICE, #DHS, #Congress, #DefundICE, #HumanRights, #BorderPolicy, #RuleOfLaw, #GovernmentFunding, #KristiNoem, #Accountability, #CivilLiberties, #PoliticalCommentary, #IndependentMedia, #CurrentEvents, #AirTravel, #AirlineIndustry, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/pc_BiQbKH1o

'BradCast' 1/22/2026: Jack Smith's public testimony in the House, new secret ICE memo, with legal expert Keith Barber

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:44:33 +0000

'BradCast' 1/22/2026: Jack Smith's public testimony in the House, new secret ICE memo, with legal expert Keith Barber by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/22/2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:06:55 +0000

Green News Report 1/22/2026 by Progressive Voices

Is It Time to Leave the U.S.? Moving to Canada as America Unravels | The Karel Show

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:37:44 +0000

Is It Time to Leave the U.S.? Moving to Canada as America Unravels | The Karel Show The world is no longer whispering — it’s saying it out loud. At Davos, global leaders openly criticized the United States, warning that under Donald Trump, America has become a threat to democracy, stability, and basic sanity. Even major U.S. outlets are now urging Europe not to back down — and to hold America accountable. These are extraordinary times, and the global consequences are accelerating. So what happens when Americans start asking the unthinkable question: Is it time to leave? In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Moore, creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel Living in Halifax, to break down the realities of moving to Canada — not the fantasy, not the panic, but the actual how, why, and what-to-expect: • Immigration basics • Cost of living realities • Cultural differences • Why so many Americans are looking north • And who moving actually makes sense for This isn’t fear-mongering — it’s preparation. The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #MovingToCanada, #LeavingAmerica, #ExpatLife, #CanadaImmigration, #TrumpEra, #GlobalPolitics, #Davos, #AmericanDecline, #LivingInCanada, #Halifax, #PoliticalPodcast, #CurrentEvents, #DemocracyCrisis, #IndependentMedia, #LGBTQExpat, #ProgressiveVoices, #NewsAnalysis, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #EmberDoes_Vegas https://youtube.com/live/4uCa_iZS7pc

Is racism in health care still a problem in 2026? Absolutely. (Ep. 313)

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:29:28 +0000

This time on Code WACK! This time on Code WACK! In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re rebroadcasting this episode examining how desegregation shaped the experiences of Black patients in America – and what still hasn’t changed. What does racism in medicine look like today? To break it down, we spoke to Dr. Barbara Berney, project creator and producer of the documentary “Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution.” She’s also an emeritus professor at City University of New York School of Public Health and a distinguished scholar in public health, environmental justice, and the U.S. healthcare system. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. Berney. It originally aired in March of 2025. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! Keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

'BradCast' 1/21/2026: World Turning Against Self-Destructing U.S. Under Trump

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:30:37 +0000

'BradCast' 1/21/2026: World Turning Against Self-Destructing U.S. Under Trump by Progressive Voices

Why Kids Are Spiraling, Markets Are Crashing & Adults Won’t Step Up | The Karel Show 26-7

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Why Kids Are Spiraling, Markets Are Crashing & Adults Won’t Step Up | The Karel Show 26-7 Something is breaking — socially, politically, and economically — and today’s episode connects the dots. In Las Vegas, a man is suing the families of seven teens after a violent park attack. It’s not an isolated incident. I’ve been attacked twice by kids on e-bikes myself. Across the country, young people are acting out with little consequence, little guidance, and little accountability — often raised by overwhelmed adults who were never prepared to raise anyone at all. We also look at Brooklyn Beckham going public in a way that reflects a much larger generational unraveling — and ask what happens when kids are raised by kids in a culture with no guardrails. Meanwhile, Donald Trump tanked the markets, threatened Greenland (yes, again), and sparked renewed calls — including from a sitting Senator — to invoke the 25th Amendment. Congress, as usual, does nothing. As conditions escalate rapidly, the question isn’t if this gets worse — it’s who will finally act. We also break down: • Peet’s Coffee closing Bay Area locations • Starbucks downsizing nationwide • Whether the era of $10 coffee is finally ending • And yes — a determined coyote trying to reach Alcatraz 🐺 (so naturally, we bake him treats) The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent commentary, support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and please like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #TheKarelShow, #CurrentEvents, #YouthViolence, #ParentingCrisis, #SocialBreakdown, #TrumpNews, #StockMarketCrash, #PoliticsToday, #CongressFailure, #GenZ, #MillennialParents, #EconomicShift, #CoffeeIndustry, #LasVegasNews, #CultureCommentary, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalPodcast, #NewsAnalysis, #CoyoteStory, #Ember https://youtube.com/live/SlpjELft27o

Trump Spent 2025 Attacking Workers, But the Labor Movement is Fighting Back!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:40:01 +0000

Leslie is joined by Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the 63 Unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO. The two review President Trump's first year of his second term, and how it's been filled with relentless attacks on workers during his pursuit of 'Project 2025.' However, they also discuss how the labor movement is fighting back, and winning! The administration: - committed the single biggest-act of union-busting in history, - launched a brutal assault on immigrants and communities across the country, - ripped health care from millions, - made billionaires richer and corporations more powerful, - moved to unleash untested AI technology, - And dismantled government agencies that provide essential services. President Trump promised to “make America affordable again,” but instead, he spent a year driving up costs, holding down wages and letting jobs disappear—including jobs that would keep energy bills from skyrocketing. But in the face of relentless attacks on our livelihoods and freedoms, workers are turning to unions to fight back. And we’re winning. In December we saw the first sprouts of victory when a bipartisan group of lawmakers canceled votes on the SCORE Act, succumbing to pressure after months of organizing from the labor movement. Then before the year ended, a group of bipartisan lawmakers passed a discharge petition advancing one of labor's top priorities: restoring federal workers collective bargaining rights. At the beginning of 2026, we saw lawmakers in the house rally around an extension of the ACA tax credits and a band of Republicans come together to sink a series of anti-worker labor bills. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Jody's handle on Blue Sky is @guerino.bsky.social.

'BradCast' 1/20/2026: Trump Admin's Endless Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Elections

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:51:45 +0000

'BradCast' 1/20/2026: Trump Admin's Endless Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Elections by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/20/2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:13:54 +0000

Green News Report 1/20/2026 by Progressive Voices

Don Lemon Targeted, Nicki Minaj Melts Down & MAGA Shows Its Hand | Karel Cast 26-06

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:25:10 +0000

Don Lemon Targeted, Nicki Minaj Melts Down & MAGA Shows Its Hand | Karel Cast 26-06 Journalism is under attack — and this episode shows exactly how and why. After Don Lemon covered a protest involving an ICE agent who also serves as a pastor, right-wing outrage machines went into overdrive. The backlash escalated so far that the DOJ reportedly sent a letter and placed Lemon on a list — simply for doing his job as a journalist. That alone should alarm anyone who believes in a free press. Then Nicki Minaj inserted herself into the moment with a homophobic attack that revealed far more about MAGA culture than about its target. As political loyalty collides with personal grievance, the mask slips — again. We also break down new revelations surrounding Donald Trump and his fixation on the Nobel Prize, including texts that shed light on his bizarre Greenland rhetoric and international posturing. On a lighter (and very Karel) note: • Learn how to make homemade dog biscuits to save money • A special EPK feature on my new single “I Dance Because”, honoring those we danced with — and those we dance for now The Karel Cast is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you value independent journalism, consider supporting the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service dog Ember 🐾 #KarelCast, #DonLemon, #NickiMinaj, #MAGAExposed, #FreePress, #JournalismMatters, #LGBTQVoices, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpNews, #MediaAccountability, #Resist, #QueerPerspective, #CurrentEvents, #ProgressiveMedia, #IndependentJournalism, #ICEProtests, #CultureAndPolitics, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #IDanceBecause, #PodcastYouTube https://youtube.com/live/23HzkXEUVRo

The Unraveling of a Presidency | The Karel Show 26-05

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:23:27 +0000

The Unraveling of a Presidency | The Karel Show 26-05 The signs are no longer subtle — the Trump presidency is coming apart, fast. Across the globe, Europe prepares economic countermeasures as it becomes clear that intimidation no longer works. NATO moves to defend Greenland, responding to unprecedented threats and destabilization. At home, Minneapolis refuses to back down in the face of aggressive ICE tactics, while approval ratings sink to historic lows. The bluster is fading. The consequences are real. What’s emerging is a dangerous truth: a would-be authoritarian pushing boundaries — and a world that is finally pushing back. So where is Congress? When does the legislative branch step up and prove it is not afraid to do its job? In the second half of the show, Karel looks inward — at a country that increasingly rejects education, culture, art, reading, and empathy, and instead celebrates ignorance and cruelty. How did America lose its sense of class, curiosity, and shared values — and can it be reclaimed? The Karel Show delivers unfiltered, thoughtful commentary on politics, culture, and modern life — without the shouting. 💙 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel ▶️ Watch, like & subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 🎙️ Streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker 📅 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PT 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember by his side. #TheKarelShow, #TrumpPresidency, #GlobalPolitics, #NATO, #EuropeNews, #TradeWars, #ICE, #AmericanDemocracy, #Authoritarianism, #Congress, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #CulturalDecline, #MediaCriticism, #ProgressiveVoices, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #RealTalk, #NoOutrageBait https://youtube.com/live/3jHHmT4rO5o

'BradCast' 1/15/2026: A Cornered Rat: Trump threatens MN, NATO, World, w/ Heather Digby Parton, 'Driftglass'

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:24:07 +0000

'BradCast' 1/15/2026: A Cornered Rat: Trump threatens MN, NATO, World, w/ Heather Digby Parton, 'Driftglass' by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/15/2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:18:37 +0000

Green News Report 1/15/2026 by Progressive Voices

Iran, Israel & the CIA: When “Conspiracy” Starts Sounding Plausible | The Karel Show

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:27:10 +0000

Iran, Israel & the CIA: When “Conspiracy” Starts Sounding Plausible | The Karel Show The word conspiracy gets thrown around easily — but sometimes the real-world facts are disturbing enough on their own. As protests erupt in Iran, the political fallout gives Donald Trump fresh justification to escalate tensions. The question becomes: who benefits if conflict expands? Israel? The United States? Powerful interests that thrive on instability? Karel examines why so many people are now willing to believe scenarios that once felt unthinkable — and what it says about the era we’re living in. Meanwhile, the Senate makes a stunning move that effectively gives Trump wide latitude in Venezuela, raising serious questions about power, resources, and accountability — and why so few seem to be paying attention. Also in this episode: • Why the facts are often scarier than conspiracy theories • Why Karel is skeptical of CBS News’ reporting on the alleged “internal bleeding” of an ICE officer • Voting season for the SAG Awards and Dorian Awards — and why this year’s film slate feels oddly underwhelming The Karel Show delivers thoughtful, unfiltered commentary on global politics, media narratives, and culture — without the shouting or fear-bait. 💙 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel ▶️ Watch, like & subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 🎙️ Streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker 📅 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PT 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember by his side. #TheKarelShow, #IranProtests, #MiddleEastPolitics, #ForeignPolicy, #GlobalNews, #PoliticalAnalysis, #MediaSkepticism, #PowerAndPolitics, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #IsraelNews, #CIA, #Venezuela, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #CultureAndPolitics, #MediaCriticism, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #NoOutrageBait https://youtube.com/live/3MYbxXnKI_Y

'BradCast' 1/14/2026: 'Mad King Trump in Venezuela (and Beyond) with Nicholas Grossman, U. of Illinois

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:26:54 +0000

'BradCast' 1/14/2026: 'Mad King Trump in Venezuela (and Beyond) with Nicholas Grossman, U. of Illinois by Progressive Voices

America Has Truly Lost the Plot | The Karel Show 26-03

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:41:02 +0000

America Has Truly Lost the Plot | The Karel Show 26-03 It’s 2026 — and America feels completely upside down. While the country faces real, urgent crises, the highest court in the land is debating whether fewer than 1,200 student athletes should be allowed to compete in sports because they are transgender — kids whose only “crime” was being born different and receiving medically supervised, professional care. Nine justices, behind closed doors, may decide whether young people get to pursue their dreams — while homelessness grows, injustice spreads, a nation turns on itself in the streets, and a president continues to run amok. Meanwhile, a beloved television actor is aggressively pursued over allegations he strongly denies, while documented abusers of underage girls hold real power on the world stage — a contradiction that exposes just how broken our moral compass has become. Plus: a seemingly simple online question about manicures unexpectedly explodes into a heated debate about women, time, labor, and modern expectations — revealing more about society than anyone expected. The Karel Show delivers unfiltered, thoughtful commentary on politics, culture, and everyday life — without the shouting. 💙 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel ▶️ Watch, like & subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 🎙️ Streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker 📅 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PT 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember by his side. #TheKarelShow, #AmericaInCrisis, #CurrentEvents, #CultureWars, #TransRights, #LGBTQVoices, #PoliticalCommentary, #MediaCriticism, #JusticeSystem, #HumanRights, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #SocialIssues, #WomenInSociety, #CulturalDebate, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #RealTalk, #ModernAmerica, #NoOutrageBait https://youtube.com/live/cvUN3kf4C5U

'BradCast' 1/13/2026: Things are Getting Weirder as Trump Keeps Losing

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:43:30 +0000

'BradCast' 1/13/2026: Things are Getting Weirder as Trump Keeps Losing by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/13/2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:10:13 +0000

Green News Report 1/13/2026 by Progressive Voices

What Do We Still Love? A Needed Reset in a Chaotic America | Karel Cast 26-02

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:11:05 +0000

What Do We Still Love? A Needed Reset in a Chaotic America | Karel Cast 26-02 Every day seems to begin with another headline designed to exhaust us. As Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on American norms continues to dominate the news cycle, it’s easy to wake up angry, anxious, or defeated. But today’s episode asks a different — and necessary — question: What do we still love? What moments in your day bring warmth, comfort, or joy? Is it your dog? Cooking a favorite meal? Sharing food? Small rituals that remind you who you are? In this episode, Karel explores why remembering what we love is an act of resistance — and why grounding ourselves in simple joys may be essential for surviving this political moment. Plus: What do Germany, Turkey, Italy, Brazil, and Mexico all have in common? The answer may surprise you — and reveal something important about culture, food, and national identity. The Karel Cast delivers smart, unfiltered conversation on current events, culture, and modern life — without the shouting. 💙 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel ▶️ Watch, like & subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. 📅 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PT 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember nearby. #KarelCast, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpAmerica, #FindingJoy, #MentalHealth, #EverydayJoy, #DogsOfYouTube, #VeganLife, #FoodCulture, #GlobalCulture, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #LGBTQVoices, #MediaCommentary, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #Resilience, #CultureTalk, #DailyPodcast https://youtube.com/live/oXggQdlmK9g

'BradCast' 1/12/2026: Former Police Chief Jim Bueermann on the ICE killing of Renee Good

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:23:41 +0000

'BradCast' 1/12/2026: Former Police Chief Jim Bueermann on the ICE killing of Renee Good by Progressive Voices

2026: The Year to Reset — Taking Back Our Lives, Not Just Our Politics | The Karel Show

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:21:12 +0000

2026: The Year to Reset — Taking Back Our Lives, Not Just Our Politics | The Karel Show They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. For many Americans, the past several years have felt exactly like that. Donald Trump has made daily life exhausting for anyone who isn’t MAGA. Every day brings a new outrage. Every day he takes up more space in our heads. Every day the dark cloud he creates seeps into our lives, our relationships, and our sense of self. But here’s the truth: you can fly above those clouds. And above them, there is still sunlight. I’ve lived under that cloud for nearly a decade — watching a country spin out of control — and I’ve become someone I no longer want to be. Angry. Reactive. Consumed. Like Peter Finch’s character in Network, mad as hell and not willing to take it anymore. But rage alone doesn’t win. Purpose does. It’s time to be more like Stephen Colbert or Jimmy Kimmel — fully aware of what’s happening, but refusing to let anger hollow us out. It’s time for America to hit the hard reset. We can still take our country back — through elections, protests, Congress, and the courts. And if that fight fails, we face that reality when it comes. But we don’t live every day in fury while we wait. Yes, the economy is hurting people. Food prices are soaring. Violence fills the headlines. None of that is imaginary. But if we let Trump take our joy, our compassion, our humanity — then he wins something far bigger than an election. That ends now. For me. And maybe for you, too. The Karel Show is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel The show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and more — Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PT, and on TikTok and Instagram. Broadcasting from Las Vegas with my service girl Ember — this is The Karel Show. #2026, #ResetAmerica, #TheKarelShow, #USPolitics, #Trump, #MAGA, #PoliticalCommentary, #Democracy, #MentalHealth, #CultureShift, #CurrentEvents, #Election2026, #PoliticalReflection, #America, #MediaCriticism, #LiveYourBestLife, #PurposeOverRage, #NewsCommentary, #LasVegas, #Podcast https://youtube.com/live/c1OtZlTskB8

'BradCast' 1/8/2026: Trump to U.N., Rule of Law, World: DROP DEAD

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 02:55:13 +0000

'BradCast' 1/8/2026: Trump to U.N., Rule of Law, World: DROP DEAD by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/8/2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:01:40 +0000

Green News Report 1/8/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 1/7/2026 (Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on 'nonsense' new claims about GA's 2020 election)

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:57:45 +0000

'BradCast' 1/7/2026 (Guest: Election expert Marilyn Marks on 'nonsense' new claims about GA's 2020 election) by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - Inside California’s Push for Guaranteed Healthcare

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:03:36 +0000

This time on Code WACK! As healthcare costs skyrocket and Americans face new coverage threats, California advocates are pushing for something bigger than simple fixes around the edges. We’re joined by longtime healthcare organizer Michael Lighty, who breaks down the fight for single payer, what’s at stake in 2026, and why unity may be the key to winning guaranteed healthcare for all. Michael is the president of Healthy California Now and has organized, advocated and developed policy for single payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for more than 30 years. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Michael Lighty. Check out the Transcripthttps://heal-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Transcript-Lighty-01_05_2026.pdfand Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

New Mexico A.G. on His Lawsuits vs Meta and Snap Inc for Enabling Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:08:13 +0000

Leslie is joined by Raul Torrez, Attorney General of New Mexico. Torrez is a career state and federal prosecutor who has served at every level of the justice system. Since taking office as New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General in 2023, he has made protecting children a central priority—holding major tech companies accountable for enabling online abuse and investigating systemic failures in the child welfare system. The two discuss Torrez's lawsuits against Meta and Snap Inc. In December 2023, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that Facebook and Instagram enabled child sexual abuse and human trafficking. The complaint details how Meta's platforms allowed predators to exploit minors and how the company's algorithms contributed to the spread of harmful content. In September 2024, A.G. Torrez filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat's design features and algorithms facilitated child sexual exploitation and sextortion. The lawsuit claims that Snapchat misled users about the safety of its platform, particularly regarding disappearing messages, and failed to implement adequate safeguards for minors. Lastly, the pair shares information and resources on how parents can help protect their children online, and how to detect if their child may have experienced sexual abuse or exploitation online.

Unlawful Coup of Venezuela; Jack Smith says Jan. 6th Doesn't Happen Without Trump

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:01:02 +0000

'BradCast' 1/6/2026: Jack Smith's Testimony on Trump's Jan. 6 Crimes

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:47:24 +0000

'BradCast' 1/6/2026: Jack Smith's Testimony on Trump's Jan. 6 Crimes by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/6/2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:20:17 +0000

Green News Report 1/6/2026 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 1/5/2026: Trump War on Venezuela is About Ego, Power, Creation of 'Alien Enemies'

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:30:56 +0000

'BradCast' 1/5/2026: Trump War on Venezuela is About Ego, Power, Creation of 'Alien Enemies' by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - Why More Americans Want Medicare for All

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:37:27 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Today, we’re talking about rising healthcare costs and the renewed momentum behind Medicare for All. Recent polling shows majority support for the idea across Democrats, independents, and even a notable share of Republicans, even when voters are told it would replace most private insurance and require higher taxes. As premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs continue to climb, healthcare affordability is once again at the forefront of the political debate. To help us unpack what’s driving this support and whether it represents a real political opportunity, we’re joined by longtime healthcare advocate and policy strategist Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now and former healthcare constituency director for the Bernie 2020 campaign. This is the first of two episodes with Michael Lighty. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and Hope for 2026

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:00:22 +0000

Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and Hope for 2026 Happy New Year! On the first show of the year, we’re starting exactly where so many of us want to be: healthier, grounded, and informed. I’ll show you how to make an easy, delicious lentil pasta dish that’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and simple enough for anyone to cook—perfect for easing into better habits without guilt or extremes. Then Scott Jacobson joins me for This Gay Week, breaking down the LGBTQ stories that are already shaping the start of the new year—from politics to culture to what our community should be watching closely right now. And of course, we’ll take a moment to reflect on what we hope this new year can bring: more health, more honesty, more joy, and more room to just breathe. 📌 The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel 👍 Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more. 📺 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT, with clips on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, reporting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. #HappyNewYear, #NewYearShow, #HealthyCooking, #LentilPasta, #PlantBasedEating, #EasyRecipes, #HealthyHabits, #LGBTQNews, #ThisGayWeek, #QueerVoices, #ProgressiveMedia, #NewsPodcast, #KarelCast, #PodcastClips, #LasVegas, #NewYearReflection, #WellnessJourney, #FoodAndTalk, #LGBTQCommunity, #EmberTheServiceDog https://youtube.com/live/Q1JtTF6GUh4

Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed Everything

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:00:32 +0000

Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed Everything As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause—and take one last, honest look at a year that often felt overwhelming. The first year of Trump’s return to power reshaped politics almost daily, while breakthroughs and breakdowns across science, health, entertainment, and pop culture competed for our attention nonstop. Some stories inspired hope. Others shocked, exhausted, or divided us. And many lived somewhere in the uncomfortable middle. This episode of The Karel Cast puts 2025 into a time capsule—connecting the dots between the moments that defined the year and asking what they mean as we step into the future. If you felt like 2025 was a lot… you weren’t wrong. Let’s talk about the year that was. 📌 The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel 👍 Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more. 📺 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT, with clips on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, reporting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. #Goodbye2025, #YearInReview, #2025Recap, #Politics2025, #TrumpEra, #PopCulture2025, #ScienceNews, #EntertainmentNews, #CurrentEvents, #MediaAnalysis, #ProgressiveMedia, #NewsPodcast, #KarelCast, #LGBTQVoices, #EndOfYearReflection, #LookingAhead, #LasVegas, #PodcastClips, #CulturalMoment, #EmberTheServiceDog https://youtube.com/live/76i0vSN39JY

Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give Up

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:01:02 +0000

Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give Up Erik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey’s Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no cure. Now using a wheelchair, Erik Dane is still acting, still creating, and still showing up. He recently appeared on Brilliant Minds and participated in a powerful media panel discussing the role, disability visibility, and what it means to continue working in an industry that rarely makes space for visible illness. We bring you that panel—and the conversation it sparked. As we look ahead to the new year, Erik Dane’s story is a profound reminder of two essential truths: nothing matters more than your health, and even when your body isn’t cooperating, your dreams don’t have to end. 📌 The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel 👍 Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more. 📺 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT, with clips on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, reporting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. #ErikDane, #ALS, #DisabilityVisibility, #GreysAnatomy, #McSteamy, #Euphoria, #HollywoodNews, #HealthAwareness, #ChronicIllness, #DisabilityRights, #Inspiration, #NeverGiveUp, #EntertainmentNews, #KarelCast, #LGBTQVoices, #PodcastClips, #LasVegas, #CurrentEvents, #MentalHealth, #EmberTheServiceDog https://youtube.com/live/RNxrJZohY8E

It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel Cast

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:00:32 +0000

It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel Cast No politics. No heavy headlines. No big debates. It’s Christmas Day — a day for joy, memories, music, and movement. And today on The Karel Cast, we’re doing exactly that: dancing through decades of stories, songs, and survival. I’ve been making music professionally since the late 1980s, and on this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing the stories behind the songs — and playing some of the music videos I’ve created over the years, including: 🎶 “Everybody Get On Up” — big hair, fake music, real dancing, and one unforgettable outfit straight from the hood. 🎶 My first “big” record with Jellybean Benitez — how we met, where it was recorded, and why we ended up in the desert… in a trailer… with 200 pieces of fried chicken. 🎶 “Don’t Stop” — my first Sylvester cover, featuring Thea Austin and Jeanie Tracy (who sang on the original), plus incredible studio stories. 🎶 “Stronger Together” — written after Michelle Obama’s “when they go low…” moment, and how Daniel, Thea, Morgan, and I came together in my TuffStudio. 🎶 “Married Men” — why that song had to be written. 🎶 “We’re Not Going Back” — an anthem that hit Top 4 in the UK. 🎶 “Do You Wanna Funk” — another Sylvester classic with a very unique backstory. This episode is about music as memory, movement as survival, and dancing because we’re still here. It’s Christmas. Let’s dance. 🕺✨ The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel. The Karel Cast is heard on all major platforms from Apple Music to iHeart, Spotify to Spreaker. Live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST, and also streaming on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, songwriter, and entertainer, currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl, Ember. #ItsChristmasLetsDance, #ChristmasDayPodcast, #DanceMusicHistory, #KarelCast, #HolidayMusicSpecial, #ClassicDanceMusic, #SylvesterTribute, #LGBTQMusicHistory, #ChristmasVibes, #MusicStorytelling, #HouseMusicRoots, #QueerJoy, #HolidayJoy, #DanceBecause, #MusicMemories, #LasVegasCreator, #ChristmasPodcast, #EmberTheServiceDog, #UKDanceCharts, #MusicAsSurvival https://youtube.com/live/o2KdTIQHTlU

The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You Think) | Karel Cast

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:00:13 +0000

The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You Think) | Karel Cast Every year we decorate the tree, exchange gifts, sing the songs, and gather with loved ones — but do we ever stop to ask why we do any of it? On this Christmas Eve episode of The Karel Cast, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas: where the traditions came from, what they were meant to symbolize, and how the holiday has evolved into what it is today. We’ll also talk honestly about why Christmas can feel magical for some — and painfully lonely or depressing for others. From nostalgia and loss to hope and connection, this is a reflective, thoughtful conversation about what this night really represents in our modern world. Whether Christmas fills you with joy, sadness, or a mix of both, this episode is for you. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please watch, like, comment, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel. The Karel Cast is heard on all major streaming platforms — from Apple Music to iHeartRadio, Spotify to Spreaker. Live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST, and streaming on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer broadcasting from Las Vegas with his little service girl, Ember. #ChristmasEve, #TrueMeaningOfChristmas, #HolidayReflection, #ChristmasTraditions, #HolidayMentalHealth, #ChristmasSadness, #HolidayJoy, #ChristmasThoughts, #KarelCast, #HolidayDepression, #ChristmasSpirit, #HolidayEmotions, #SeasonOfHope, #ModernChristmas, #LGBTQVoices, #HolidayPodcast, #ChristmasPodcast, #EndOfYearReflection, #LasVegas, #EmberTheServiceDog https://youtube.com/live/x8-698BCM9I

These Food & Climate Numbers Will Shock You | Karel Cast 25-167

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:00:13 +0000

These Food & Climate Numbers Will Shock You | Karel Cast 25-167 What would it actually take for your state to be food-self-sufficient? How much food — and especially meat — would the United States have to produce just to feed itself? The answers are staggering, and they reveal why climate change, agriculture, and what we eat are deeply connected — whether we want to admit it or not. These numbers don’t just challenge our assumptions, they expose how fragile the food system really is. So yes, eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season — but understand this: you are not alone, and the choices we make collectively matter more than ever. Plus, let’s talk about the emotional side of the holidays. They can be joyful… but also stressful. What holiday pet peeves drive you crazy? Crowds? Family drama? Travel chaos? Odds are, we share more than a few. And to balance it out: what are the things worth loving this season? The moments, the people, the small joys that make it all worthwhile. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel. Catch The Karel Cast Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on Apple Music, iHeart Media, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram. #KarelCast, #FoodSecurity, #ClimateChange, #SustainableFood, #MeatConsumption, #ClimateCrisis, #FoodSystem, #HolidaySeason, #HolidayStress, #HolidayPetPeeves, #FoodProduction, #EnvironmentalImpact, #DietAndClimate, #USFoodSupply, #PopCultureTalk, #ProgressiveVoices, #SocialIssues, #NewsCommentary, #LGBTQCreators, #LasVegasCreator https://youtube.com/live/gB4ZdO9dlkE

Airlines vs. Bigger Bodies: Should Fat Travelers Pay More?

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:00:33 +0000

Airlines vs. Bigger Bodies: Should Fat Travelers Pay More? | Karel Cast Holiday travel is here — and Southwest Airlines is back in the spotlight for its “customer of size” policy. If you’re considered too large for a single seat, they require you to buy two. Sure, you might get a refund later… but will you? And is this policy fair? Let’s be honest: airplane seats are shrinking while Americans are getting larger. Should heavier passengers be financially penalized — or should airlines be held accountable for designing seats that barely fit anyone? And what does this say about how society treats bigger bodies? Plus: As we wrap up the year, Karel dives into the best movies, best music, and standout cultural moments of 2024 — the hits, the surprises, and what’s absolutely worth your time this holiday break. And finally: What would your perfect Christmas gift be this year? Let’s talk joy, wishes, and what really matters as we close out the year. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please like, subscribe, and share at youtube.com/reallykarel. Stream The Karel Cast Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on Apple Music, iHeart Media, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok, and Instagram. #KarelCast, #HolidayTravel, #AirlinePolicies, #SouthwestAirlines, #BodyPositivity, #FatShaming, #TravelNews, #AirlineSeats, #AviationIssues, #HolidaySeason2024, #MovieRecommendations, #BestMusic2024, #PopCultureNews, #Christmas2024, #GiftIdeas2024, #NewsCommentary, #ProgressiveTalk, #SocialIssues, #LGBTQVoices, #LasVegasCreator https://youtube.com/live/cJnWWycOc_I

'BradCast' 12/18/2025: Old Man Shouts At People, and Other End of Year Observations

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:44:49 +0000

'BradCast' 12/18/2025: Old Man Shouts At People, and Other End of Year Observations by Progressive Voices

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Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:07:14 +0000

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'BradCast' 12/17/2025: SCOTUS road map for illegal gerrymandering

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:51:24 +0000

'BradCast' 12/17/2025: SCOTUS road map for illegal gerrymandering by Progressive Voices

The Caregiving Crisis Is Here - and America Isn’t Ready

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:48:21 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Suddenly, with little notice, you may find yourself having to step into a caregiving role for a friend or family member. Maybe you already have. It could be an aging parent, an ailing partner or an injured child. What does it really cost—emotionally, physically, and financially—to care for someone you love? To find out, we recently spoke with Mary-Elizabeth Harmon, a scientist turned storyteller and caregiver whose life changed in an instant. What she thought would be a brief visit to her father ultimately became a years’ long caregiving journey that nearly pushed her to the brink—and ultimately inspired her vision for “vertical villages,” where neighbors foster caring communities and economies to support one another through life’s toughest moments. As the founder of Village Company 360 and the caregiver of her mother in Virgina, Mary-Elizabeth reveals just how unprepared our systems are for the caregiving crisis—and why all of us need to pay attention. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 12/16/2025 (Bricks in the Wall)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:57:50 +0000

'BradCast' 12/16/2025 (Bricks in the Wall) by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 12/16/2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:48:08 +0000

Green News Report 12/16/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 12/15/2025: A Weekend of Horrific Violence

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 02:01:54 +0000

'BradCast' 12/15/2025: A Weekend of Horrific Violence by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 12/11/2025: Trump's Losing One Battle After Another

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:36:02 +0000

'BradCast' 12/11/2025: Trump's Losing One Battle After Another by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 12/11/2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:17:01 +0000

Green News Report 12/11/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 12/10/2025: Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:32:12 +0000

'BradCast' 12/10/2025: Dems Continue Stunning 2025 Election Streak by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - The hidden forces behind skyrocketing health insurance costs

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:52:10 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Join us on a deep dive into the hidden forces behind soaring out-of-pocket costs, from rising medical costs to pandemic aftershocks and corporate profit pressures. Our guest, health insurance agent Sherry Davis Johnson, shares eye-opening stories from the front lines. We’ll also explore how the Affordable Care Act has saved lives, what protections still matter most, and what it really takes to navigate today’s healthcare maze. This is the second episode in a two part-series. Sherry Davis Johnson - a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in Southern California - has seen our challenging healthcare system from every angle, as a nurse and home health provider, insurance agent and patient. Today, she’s here to help us make sense of it all. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 12/9/2025: Dr. Michael E. Mann on authoritarian petro-states undermining climate action

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:39:26 +0000

'BradCast' 12/9/2025: Dr. Michael E. Mann on authoritarian petro-states undermining climate action by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - 12/9/25 - Teamster Dairy Workers Push Back Against Cuts to Healthcare and Pensions

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:06:24 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Kroona and Brad Lusk, members of Teamsters Local 120, which represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. They discuss why their Union has authorized a strike at Actus Nutrition and Foremost Farms. They explain what has led to the strike, and how they and other dairy workers are pushing back against cuts to their health care, pensions, and other protections. The website for Teamsters Local 120 is www.TeamstersLocal120.org.

Green News Report 12/9/2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:12:50 +0000

Green News Report 12/9/2025 by Progressive Voices

SCOTUS to Hear Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship; Healthcare Premiums Set to Skyrocket

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:14:02 +0000

'BradCast' 12/8/2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:33:24 +0000

'BradCast' 12/8/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 12/4/2025: Health care cliff hits January 1

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:04:46 +0000

'BradCast' 12/4/2025: Health care cliff hits January 1 by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 12/4/2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:29:21 +0000

Green News Report 12/4/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 12/3/2025: TN Special Election's 'Flashing Red Light Warning Sign' for GOP

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:29:45 +0000

'BradCast' 12/3/2025: TN Special Election's 'Flashing Red Light Warning Sign' for GOP by Progressive Voices

‘Widespread Panic:’ Rising Premiums and Shrinking Subsidies Explained

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:42:28 +0000

This time on Code WACK! We’re digging into big questions: Are reduced health insurance subsidies leaving Americans with a bad case of sticker shock? If you’re shopping on the ACA marketplace, what should you watch out for before picking a plan? And what happens if you're pre-authorized for treatment in 2025, but can't afford to renew with the same plan in 2026? (It's not pretty.) For these answers and more, we talked to Sherry Davis Johnson — a former nurse turned long–time insurance agent in Southern California. Sherry has seen our challenging healthcare system from every angle, as a nurse and home health provider, insurance agent, and patient, having personally gone through five major surgeries in just two years. Today, she’s licensed in health, property, casualty, accident, and life insurance — and she’s here to help us make sense of it all. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

'BradCast' 12/2/2025: Politicization and weaponization of the Pentagon politicization

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:12:14 +0000

'BradCast' 12/2/2025: Politicization and weaponization of the Pentagon politicization by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 12/2/2025

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:48:07 +0000

Green News Report 12/2/2025 by Progressive Voices

Trump's 36% Approval Rating in Gallup Poll; Hegseth May Have Committed War Crime in 2nd Strike Order

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:59:42 +0000

'BradCast' 12/1/2025: Follow the Voting

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:32:44 +0000

'BradCast' 12/1/2025: Follow the Voting by Progressive Voices

🔥 Thanksgiving Cooking Chaos + Shocking LGBTQ News You Need to Hear | Karel Cast 25-157

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:00:29 +0000

🔥 Thanksgiving Cooking Chaos + Shocking LGBTQ News You Need to Hear | Karel Cast 25-157 It’s Thanksgiving, so we’re starting in the Karel kitchen with a whirlwind “best of” cooking compilation from the past few years. From crisp classic Gimlets to Indian dishes, falafel, and more, Karel takes you through some of his funniest and most memorable cooking moments—including that shirtless scene he had to do after losing a bet. Come laugh, stir, sip, and celebrate the holiday. Then we shift to the week’s global LGBTQ headlines with Canadian journalist Scott Jacobsen from The Good Men Project. This week’s stories are startling—from worldwide attacks on queer rights to reports that Trump tried to pressure countries to drop their DEI policies. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss. Happy Thanksgiving from Karel and Ember—wishing you joy, community, and good food. ✨ Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel 📺 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Listen everywhere: Apple Music, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker & more—live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Catch visual clips daily on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, always joined by his loyal service girl Ember. #KarelCast, #Thanksgiving2025, #HolidayCooking, #KitchenChaos, #LGBTQNews, #GlobalLGBTQ, #ScottJacobsen, #GoodMenProject, #DEIDebate, #QueerRights, #LGBTQIssues, #CookingCompilation, #VeganCooking, #HolidayVibes, #PoliticalNews, #BreakingLGBTQ, #LasVegasCreator, #IndependentMedia, #ReallyKarel, #SupportCreators https://youtube.com/live/G205jOCmCX0

Code Wack - Love your Medicare Advantage plan? It does NOT love you back

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:14:11 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Will Humana and UnitedHealth Group be found by the courts to have prematurely denied or cut off physician-ordered post-acute care for Medicare Advantage members using AI models with error rates as high as 90%? And could these same AI tools, which over 60% of doctors allege systematically deny patients necessary care, be used in Traditional Medicare as well? The answer is YES, depending on where you live. To learn more, we spoke with Jeremy White, author of InHumana: An American Healthcare Story, published recently by White Lines Press. Jeremy and his wife, Edie, founded the award-winning satirical publication Red Shtick Magazine and its online version, The Red Shtick. They live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is the second episode of a two-part series with Jeremy about his new book. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Leslie Marshall Show - 11/25/25 - Working Families Take Major Hits in 2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:29:57 +0000

Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, President-Elect of the United Steelworkers. Currently serving as the Union's international Vice President, Brown will be sworn in to her new position on March 1, 2026. Following the USW's regular four-year nomination and election process that recently took place, Brown was elected to be the Union's new President! During today's interview, Leslie and Roxanne discuss how working families have taken major hits to their rights and their pocketbooks in 2025, thanks to the Trump administration. Before President Trump was elected, his advisors laid out a terrifying vision for the nation called, 'Project 2025.' And over the past year, working families have unfortunately borne the brunt of the administration rapidly enacting these policies. On top of this, the administration has failed to rein in – and in many ways added to – costs for necessities like groceries, energy and health care. Roxanne details how these attacks have hit bargaining rights for workers, veterans' benefits, workplace safety, healthcare and more. Taken together, we’re seeing an economy in which the rich get a whole lot richer, while everyone else is lucky to scrape by, just as Trump planned. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Roxanne's handle on X is @BrownRox.

🔟 Fears Gen Y & Z Don’t Understand

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:11:01 +0000

🔟 Fears Gen Y & Z Don’t Understand (But Gen X & Boomers Live With Daily) | Karel Cast 25-156 Generational battles are louder than ever, with Gen Y and Z openly dragging Gen X and Boomers — but there’s one big truth no one wants to admit: Older generations know what it’s like to be young, but younger generations have no idea what it’s like to age. Today, we break down 10 major fears that Boomers and Gen X carry with them every day — fears younger generations don’t even think about. From financial instability to health crises to the collapse of social safety nets, these anxieties are real, growing, and shaping the way older Americans live. Plus: • After weeks of wall-to-wall Epstein coverage and Congress voting to release the files… where are they? • It’s screener season: here are the movies worth watching over Thanksgiving weekend. • And the most appalling story of the week: 15-year-olds picking America’s food, exposed to toxic chemicals, underpaid, and living in fear — a horrifying report from the LA Times. Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like & subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel New episodes Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST on all streaming platforms. Karel broadcasts from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. #KarelCast, #GenX, #Boomers, #GenZ, #GenerationalDivide, #EpsteinFiles, #ThanksgivingMovies, #MovieReviews, #LaborRights, #ChildLabor, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #USPolitics, #SocialIssues, #AgingInAmerica, #BoomerLife, #GenXLife, #ProgressiveMedia, #TalkShow, #LasVegas https://youtube.com/live/MCeGDsq60e4

Green News Report 11/20/2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:08:03 +0000

Green News Report 11/20/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 11/20/2025: President of United States Calls for Killing Democratic Officials

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:06:53 +0000

'BradCast' 11/20/2025: President of United States Calls for Killing Democratic Officials by Progressive Voices

SDCC Takeover - Changes to Student Loan Repayment Plans and Forgiveness Programs

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:48:41 +0000

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they cover the newest student loan updates, actions folks may need to take, potential changes to repayment plan options and forgiveness programs, and how you can make sure that you have the lowest monthly payment. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Communications Associate Ángel Rentería. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Their handle on BlueSky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social.

'BradCast' 11/19/2025: Is MAGA Splintering?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:10:23 +0000

'BradCast' 11/19/2025: Is MAGA Splintering? by Progressive Voices

BS, Gaslighting & AI: Demystifying the health insurance denial process

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:15:38 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Imagine watching your mom suffer a stroke and two seizures that left her unable to use her right side… and then having her Medicare Advantage health insurer deny coverage for the nursing home care she desperately needs. Now imagine learning that the decision to deny her coverage may have been based on artificial intelligence (AI) instead of clinical observation by a qualified medical professional! Here to share this shocking personal story is Jeremy White, author of InHumana: An American Healthcare Story, published by White Lines Press. Jeremy and his wife, Edie, founded the award-winning satirical publication Red Shtick Magazine — and its online version, The Red Shtick. They live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, near Jeremy’s mother. This is the first episode of a two-part series with Jeremy about his new book. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 11/18/2025: Congress votes to release 'Epstein Files'

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:15:56 +0000

'BradCast' 11/18/2025: Congress votes to release 'Epstein Files' by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - 11/18/25 - 2025 AAM 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide'

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:57:02 +0000

Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for a preview of the newly released 2025 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide.' (link: https://www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-2025-made-in-america-holiday-gift-guide/) This year's guide makes it easier than ever for shoppers to find U.S.-made products and support American workers this holiday season. New polling released with the Gift Guide shows overwhelming demand for locally made goods, with 81% of Americans saying they’re as likely or more likely to buy American-made products this year. The vast majority (83%) of shoppers say they would buy more Made in USA goods if these products were more widely available. The Gift Guide bridges that gap, connecting consumers with the craftsmanship, quality and well-paid jobs that come from buying Made in America. In its 12th year, the 2025 Guide features 148 manufacturers and makers from across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. There’s an American-made gift for everyone, with finds ranging from model airplane kits and stocking stuffers to jewelry and grills. Shoppers can browse the guide by state or product category, and a new segment this year highlights brick-and-mortar stores specializing in state-made goods for in-person shopping. Additionally, AAM’s Made in America Directory spotlights 873 companies and their products that are not featured in this year’s Guide. Leslie and Scott highlight five of the companies and their gift offerings for just a taste of the guide. Here they are: 1 - WicR 2 - Alaska Glacial Essentials Skincare 3 - Made-Plus Footwear 4 - High Strung Studios 5 - Cycle Dog Lastly, Leslie and Scott talk about Project MFG. What's Project MFG? Think Top Chef — but for welders, machinists and engineers. Ray Dick, founder of Project MFG and creator of the YouTube reality show 'Clash of Trades,' is inspiring the next generation of manufacturers through hands-on competition and community engagement.

Green News Report 11/18/2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:03:00 +0000

Green News Report 11/18/2025 by Progressive Voices

New Epstein Emails Say Trump Spent Hours with Victim; October Monthly Job Cuts Surge to 22-Year High

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:12:14 +0000

'BradCast' 11/17/2025: A Kaleidoscope of Corruption

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:03:42 +0000

'BradCast' 11/17/2025: A Kaleidoscope of Corruption by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 11/13/2025: Trump DOJ Takes Stand for Voting Whites in CA

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:52:21 +0000

'BradCast' 11/13/2025: Trump DOJ Takes Stand for Voting Whites in CA by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 11/13/2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:35:50 +0000

Green News Report 11/13/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 11/12/2025: Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:31:05 +0000

'BradCast' 11/12/2025: Mamdani's 'Surprisingly Affordable' Affordability Agenda for NYC by Progressive Voices

Profit, Prejudice and the Price of Care

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:50:37 +0000

This time on Code WACK! How do health insurance hassles like denials and preauthorizations exacerbate inequities in our broken healthcare system? How do they rob physicians of precious time caring for patients and even jeopardize their practices? And why are some big insurance companies buying up physician practices? To find out, we recently spoke with Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart, a private practice orthopedic surgeon in northern New Jersey. Harvard-trained in biomedical engineering with an MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Urquhart is the author of the forthcoming book The Invisible Hand Wielding the Scalpel: Paying the Price in America’s Fractured Healthcare System. This is the second episode of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 11/11/2025: It's the Elections, Stupid; Dem shutdown fallout; Trump pardons 2020 accomplices

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:32:07 +0000

'BradCast' 11/11/2025: It's the Elections, Stupid; Dem shutdown fallout; Trump pardons 2020 accomplices by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 11-11-2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:47:59 +0000

Green News Report 11-11-2025 by Progressive Voices

Eight Senate Democrats Cave to GOP; Youth Vote Powered 2025 Democratic Wins

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:05:03 +0000

'BradCast' 11/10/2025: Election 2025 Victories for Democracy; 7 Senate Dems Vote to End Shutdown

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:00:25 +0000

'BradCast' 11/10/2025: Election 2025 Victories for Democracy; 7 Senate Dems Vote to End Shutdown by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 11/6/2025: Election 2025: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:25:45 +0000

'BradCast' 11/6/2025: Election 2025: 'Light at the end of the tunnel' by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 11-6-2025

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:02:57 +0000

Green News Report 11-6-2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 11/5/2025: Dems Win Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2025 Election 2025

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:03:48 +0000

'BradCast' 11/5/2025: Dems Win Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2025 Election 2025 by Progressive Voices

When Insurers Play Doctor: How Corporate Greed Ties Physicians’ Hands and Harms Patients

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:16:17 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Why can working as a doctor in America feel like being on a battleground? What questionable tactics are insurance companies using? How are they affecting patients and physicians alike? And when coverage is denied, what can patients do? (See Helpful Links below for tips on appeals.) To find out, we recently spoke with Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart, a private practice orthopedic surgeon in northern New Jersey. A Harvard-trained biomedical engineer with an MD and PhD from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Urquhart is the author of the forthcoming book The Invisible Hand Wielding the Scalpel: Paying the Price in America’s Fractured Healthcare System. This is the first episode of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

'BradCast' 11/4/2025: Republican Thuggery While Americans Vote

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 02:35:20 +0000

'BradCast' 11/4/2025: Republican Thuggery While Americans Vote by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 11-4-2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:47:31 +0000

Green News Report 11-4-2025 by Progressive Voices

Trump Orders U.S. Nuke Testing; Washington Insiders on Payrolls of Corrupt Foreign Interests

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:23:03 +0000

'BradCast' 11/3/2025: Last Call(s) Before Election Day; Dispatches from the Gerrymandering Wars

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:29:51 +0000

'BradCast' 11/3/2025: Last Call(s) Before Election Day; Dispatches from the Gerrymandering Wars by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/30/2025: The Weak 'Strongman'; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:54:11 +0000

'BradCast' 10/30/2025: The Weak 'Strongman'; Under-the-radar contests in Tuesday elections by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/30/2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:33:50 +0000

Green News Report 10/30/2025 by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - Need care but lack insurance? Check out these free & low-cost options

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:54:16 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Millions of Americans are expected to forgo buying health insurance starting in 2026 as the cost of their coverage soars. Others who currently qualify for Medicaid may find the rules have changed and they are no longer eligible. What can people do when they need care but can’t afford it? And why are young people especially at risk? To find out, we spoke with Rachel Madley, director of policy and advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. She previously served as health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and worked in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Having struggled personally with a chronic medical condition, Rachel shares her firsthand experience staying alive despite America's cruel healthcare system. This is the second episode of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

'BradCast' 10/29/2025: 'The first politically viable wealth tax'

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 02:14:22 +0000

'BradCast' 10/29/2025: 'The first politically viable wealth tax' by Progressive Voices

Workers Held Hostage: AFL-CIO’s Jody Calemine on the Shutdown Crisis

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:24:02 +0000

Leslie is joined by Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the 63 unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, where he serves as chief lobbyist and director of government affairs. They discuss the severe toll of the ongoing government shutdown on workers and families—from unpaid federal employees turning to food banks to the ripple effects hitting local economies. Calemine warns that Congress’s failure to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits could sharply raise health costs for small-business owners and workers. He urges lawmakers to pass relief measures like the True Shutdown Fairness Act and Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, and to end political brinkmanship that’s using American workers as pawns. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Jody's handle on Blue Sky is @guerino.bsky.social.

Government Shutdown Is the First Skirmish in the Battle Over Trump’s 2026 Budget

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:35:02 +0000

Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. The two discuss his latest blog, "The Government Shutdown Is the First Skirmish in the Battle Over Trump’s 2026 Budget." (Link: https://www.sonecon.com/the-government-shutdown-is-the-first-skirmish-in-the-battle-over-trumps-2026-budget/) In it, Dr. Shapiro argues that the current federal government shutdown marks the opening move in a much larger struggle over the fiscal direction of the federal government under Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal. It contends that what appears to be a short-term fight over spending bills is in fact a strategic effort to reshape federal priorities—cutting large swaths of domestic programs while boosting defense, border security and deregulation. The shutdown is portrayed as both a bargaining tactic to force concessions from Congress and a signalling device to markets and stakeholders about how aggressively the administration intends to pursue its agenda. The blog warns that the deeper economic and institutional damage will come once the shutdown ends and the budget battle truly begins, with Congress and the administration locked in a clash over the size, scope and role of the federal government. Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.

'BradCast' 10/28/2025: Monster Storm, Endless Wars, Gamed Elections -- It's all going great!

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:30:40 +0000

'BradCast' 10/28/2025: Monster Storm, Endless Wars, Gamed Elections -- It's all going great! by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/28/2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:16:02 +0000

Green News Report 10/28/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/27/2025 (Let's Play 'Who Wants to Be a U.S. Citizen?'!)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:26:07 +0000

'BradCast' 10/27/2025 (Let's Play 'Who Wants to Be a U.S. Citizen?'!) by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/23/2025: Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:20:58 +0000

'BradCast' 10/23/2025: Critical NOAA Climate Database resurrected by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/23/2025

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:56:16 +0000

Green News Report 10/23/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/22/2025: Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:59:37 +0000

'BradCast' 10/22/2025: Republican Partisan Buys Dominion Voting Systems by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - Survival strategies if you lose your health insurance

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:49:02 +0000

With millions of Americans poised to lose their health coverage due to government cuts to Medicaid and other health programs, what can you do to protect your health and access to care? If you find yourself uninsured, are there ways to get free or low-cost prescription meds and health care? To find out, we spoke with Rachel Madley, director of policy and advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. She previously served as health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and worked in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Having struggled personally with a chronic medical condition, Rachel shares her firsthand experience staying alive despite America's cruel healthcare system. This is the first episode of a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Green News Report 10/21/2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:53:52 +0000

Green News Report 10/21/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/21/2025: Law[lessness] and [Dis]Order: Trump's crime spree continues and expands

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:52:49 +0000

'BradCast' 10/21/2025: Law[lessness] and [Dis]Order: Trump's crime spree continues and expands by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/20/2025 - Celebrating 'No Kings' with callers and about 7 million other Americans

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:47:58 +0000

'BradCast' 10/20/2025 - Celebrating 'No Kings' with callers and about 7 million other Americans by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - ICE Invasion of Chicago; 'No Kings' Protest Attracted 7 Million Americans

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:41:41 +0000

'BradCast' 10/16/2025: Rightwing SCOTUS Majority Poised to Gut Last of Voting Rights Act

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:48:13 +0000

'BradCast' 10/16/2025: Rightwing SCOTUS Majority Poised to Gut Last of Voting Rights Act by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/16/2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:35:59 +0000

Green News Report 10/16/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/15/2025: The 'Epstein Shutdown' and Other Autocratic Nightmares

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:50:58 +0000

'BradCast' 10/15/2025: The 'Epstein Shutdown' and Other Autocratic Nightmares by Progressive Voices

Think Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Won’t Hit You? Think Again.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:56:17 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What will happen when Medicaid is slashed for millions of people as a result of Trump’s H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill?” How will the largest rollback of the social safety net in over 50 years harm children, families, and rural communities – and what could it mean for states that recently expanded Medicaid, like North Carolina? To find out, we spoke to Jennifer Wells, director of Economic Justice at Community Change Action, where she leads the organization’s work to advance policies and practices that improve the material conditions of low-income communities. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 10-14-2025: Missouri Organizers Vow to Block Trump's Gerrymander from Taking Effect

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:59:12 +0000

'BradCast' 10-14-2025: Missouri Organizers Vow to Block Trump's Gerrymander from Taking Effect by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/14/2025

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:55:54 +0000

Green News Report 10/14/2025 by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - 10/13/25 - 2026 Midterm Playing Field; Trump's Government Shutdown

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:56:04 +0000

Green News Report 10/9/2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:56:56 +0000

Green News Report 10/9/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/9/2025: Trump Labor Dept. Warns Trump Immigration Policy Sparking Food Shortage

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 01:56:11 +0000

'BradCast' 10/9/2025: Trump Labor Dept. Warns Trump Immigration Policy Sparking Food Shortage by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/8/2025: Donald Trump's Losing Battles, Republicans in Disarray Over Shutdown

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:27:31 +0000

'BradCast' 10/8/2025: Donald Trump's Losing Battles, Republicans in Disarray Over Shutdown by Progressive Voices

CODE WACK - Medicaid Saved My Mom’s Life – But Trump Could End It for Millions

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:13:47 +0000

This time on Code WACK! While not perfect, Medicaid has served as a lifeline for millions of impoverished Americans, including Jennifer Wells and her mother, who suffered a brain aneurysm years ago. But that lifeline will soon be taken away. Jennifer joins us to talk about the expected ramifications of Trump’s H.R. 1, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. She’s the director of economic justice at Community Change Action , where she leads the organization’s work to advance policies and practices that improve the material conditions of low-income communities. Over recent years, she has earned recognition as the 2020 Marshall University Commencement Speaker, 2020 TEDx Speaker, and 2018 National Association of Social Workers West Virginia Chapter's Social Worker of the Year. This is the first of two episodes with Jennifer Wells. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 10/7/2025: 'Supreme Arrogance': John Roberts and His Stacked, Packed and Captured Supreme Court

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:44:33 +0000

'BradCast' 10/7/2025: 'Supreme Arrogance': John Roberts and His Stacked, Packed and Captured Supreme Court by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/7/2025

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:37:22 +0000

Green News Report 10/7/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/6/2025: Trump Attempting His 'Invasion from Within'

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:43:46 +0000

'BradCast' 10/6/2025: Trump Attempting His 'Invasion from Within' by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/2/2025: Mass Firings During Shutdown 'Extremely Illegal'

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:49:19 +0000

'BradCast' 10/2/2025: Mass Firings During Shutdown 'Extremely Illegal' by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 10/2/2025

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:08:19 +0000

Green News Report 10/2/2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 10/1/2025: Voting rights journalist Ari Berman on Trump DOJ's 'voter suppression agenda'

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:14:21 +0000

'BradCast' 10/1/2025: Voting rights journalist Ari Berman on Trump DOJ's 'voter suppression agenda' by Progressive Voices

The Brutal Dismantling of America’s Healthcare Safety Net

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:11:51 +0000

As a consequence of Trump's drastic cuts to Medicaid and other health programs, experts estimate that between nearly 8 million and 10 million more Americans will be uninsured by 2034. These include the most vulnerable among us, people who depend on Medicaid because they are poor, ill and/or live with disabilities. And here’s the kicker: experiencing disability isn’t as rare or improbable as we’d like to think. That's why this fight for health care is about all of us—our families, our neighbors, and our future. From hospital care to home-based services to keeping rural clinics alive, Medicaid is a pillar of our healthcare system—and when it’s weakened, entire communities feel the impact. So what happens when that pillar is damaged? We recently spoke to Andy Imparato, executive director of Disability Rights California, and policy analyst Sabrina Epstein. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Disability Rights California. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

'BradCast' 9/30/2025: 'A War from Within' (Trump's Mind) As Government Shutdown Looms

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:09:47 +0000

'BradCast' 9/30/2025: 'A War from Within' (Trump's Mind) As Government Shutdown Looms by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 9/30/2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:52:31 +0000

Green News Report 9/30/2025 by Progressive Voices

The Leslie Marshall Show - 9-29-25 - Trump's Attacks on Free Speech; Hispanic Heritage Month

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:35:59 +0000

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 Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy and Communications at 'Free Press,' a nonpartisan organization fighting for your rights to connect and communicate. The pair examines how Trump and his FCC pressured media organizations to remove Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves, but also discusses how Americans banded together to make their voices heard in opposition to the authoritarian style actions. Then, Brad is joined by Ana Valdez, President & CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), which produces the annual U.S. Latino GDP Report. The two examine the contributions made by Hispanic Americans, as well as their population and economic trends, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Brad and Ana also talk about the repercussions from the Supreme Court decision that allows ICE to resume arrests in Los Angeles based on appearance, language, or type of work. Drawing on the LDC's data showing Latinos as one of America's fastest-growing economic engines, Ana also released a statement emphasizing that the Court's decision carries consequences far beyond immigration enforcement: "This is not law enforcement; it is racial profiling. That is not how the Fourth Amendment is supposed to work. The Constitution requires specific facts, not a checklist of skin color, language, and job site. It also ignores economic reality. Latinos are not on the margins of this country; we are a major growth driver. Our GDP reached $4 trillion in 2023, making us the fifth-largest economy in the world if measured independently. Latino incomes and purchasing power are growing about twice as fast as the rest of the country, and Latino consumer spending topped $2.5 trillion last year. Targeting people who look or sound Latino undercuts the workforce and the businesses that keep the U.S. economy strong for everyone. Profiling this workforce is economic self-harm. And it ignores the community reality. Most Latinos are fully part of the American fabric. Ninety-four percent of Latinos under 18 are U.S.-born, and nine out of ten Latinos overall are citizens or lawful residents. Treating Spanish speakers or brown people as presumptive suspects means punishing citizens on their way to work and parents on school runs, not just the undocumented. Enforcement of immigration law cannot come at the cost of civil liberties and human dignity. America's economic future depends on treating Latinos as full and equal participants in our society, not targets of suspicion." The website for Free Press is www.FreePress.net and their handle on BlueSky is @freepress.bsky.social. Tim Karr's handle is @timkarr.bsky.social. The website for the Latino Donor Collaborative is www.LatinoDonorCollaborative.org and their handle on X is @LDCLatino and Ana's handle is @LDCAna1. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

'BradCast' 9/29/2025: 'Fear is the Tool of a Tyrant'

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:21:35 +0000

'BradCast' 9/29/2025: 'Fear is the Tool of a Tyrant' by Progressive Voices

The Leslie Marshall Show - 9-26-25 - Gerrymandering's Threat to Working Families

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:27:41 +0000

Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW’s Rapid Response Department, a roughly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio. The two discuss how gerrymandering is a clear and present danger to working families, and what can be done to fight back. Gerrymandering allows politicians to redraw district maps in ways that protect their own power instead of reflecting the will of the people, silencing working families and communities of color. From Texas to Missouri, these power grabs undermine democracy, suppress votes, and weaken the voices of everyday citizens. Yet history shows that when working people organize—whether through ballot initiatives or grassroots campaigns—they can push back against partisan manipulation. States like Michigan prove that fair districting is possible, ensuring representatives are accountable to voters rather than corporate or political interests. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at www.USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Amber's handle on X is @AmberUSWRR.

'BradCast' 9/25/2025 (Government shutdown looms; Comey's corrupt indictment)

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:55:48 +0000

'BradCast' 9/25/2025 (Government shutdown looms; Comey's corrupt indictment) by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 9-25-2025

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 01:53:30 +0000

Green News Report 9-25-2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 9/24/2025: Gov't Shutdown and Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs Loom

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:56:16 +0000

'BradCast' 9/24/2025: Gov't Shutdown and Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs Loom by Progressive Voices

Why Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is a Disaster for People with Disabilities

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:51:15 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What’s already changing for people with disabilities now that President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” has been signed into law? From pediatric clinics closing their doors to looming cuts in home and community-based services, the fallout is just beginning — and it’s hitting hard. Today we’re joined by two staff members of Disability Rights California, Executive Director Andy Imparato and Policy Analyst Sabrina Epstein, who have been working to track the bill’s impact and fight for the rights of those with disabilities across the state. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Disability Rights California. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 9/23/2025: Our Insane U.S. President at the U.N.; Homan Bribery Update; Kimmel Censorship Update

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:28:32 +0000

'BradCast' 9/23/2025: Our Insane U.S. President at the U.N.; Homan Bribery Update; Kimmel Censorship Update by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 9-23-2025

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:29:51 +0000

Green News Report 9-23-2025 by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - 9-22-25 - Impending Government Shutdown; Dangers of RFK Jr.'s New Vaccine Policies

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:36:14 +0000

Green News Report 9-18-2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:41:24 +0000

Green News Report 9-18-2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 9/17/2025: MAGA Exploiting Kirk's Death as Their 9/11

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:33:19 +0000

'BradCast' 9/17/2025: MAGA Exploiting Kirk's Death as Their 9/11 by Progressive Voices

Stealing our children's potential: The failure of lead poisoning policy

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:46:52 +0000

This time on Code WACK! We talk a lot about how our healthcare system fails us when we get sick, but what about when regulators fail to PREVENT ILLNESS? Case in point: lead poisoning. It’s not just a danger from the past. Thousands of children are sickened from lead poisoning each year across the country. This week we’re looking at New York State which has older, poorly maintained housing stock in several areas, and where we’ve seen some of the highest incidences of lead poisoning in the country. So why hasn’t the state legislature passed the Lead Paint Right to Know Act, a bill that could help protect families from this entirely preventable harm? To learn more, we recently spoke with Shannon Burkett, a New York mother whose son Cooper was diagnosed with lead poisoning as an infant in 2008. Shannon is also the writer, producer, and editor of the podcast LEAD: How This Story Ends Is Up to Us. Both Shannon, a registered nurse, and Cooper, now 18, have been powerful voices in the fight to end lead poisoning. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

'BradCast' 9/16/2025: Our Crumbling Courts and Withering Rule of Law

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:15:34 +0000

'BradCast' 9/16/2025: Our Crumbling Courts and Withering Rule of Law by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 9-16-2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:43:13 +0000

Green News Report 9-16-2025 by Progressive Voices

'BradCast' 9/15/2025: After Kirk Murder, First Amendment, But Not Second, Under Attack. Prove Me Wrong

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:21:55 +0000

'BradCast' 9/15/2025: After Kirk Murder, First Amendment, But Not Second, Under Attack. Prove Me Wrong by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show -9/15/25- AFT President Discusses New Book; Trump Sending Troops to Memphis Next

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:10:23 +0000

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 Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). They discuss her brand new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers. Public Education and the Future of Democracy." The book's Publisher, Penguin House, describes it as "A rousing defense of public education as the cornerstone of American democracy, by the woman attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world” Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowered population that can see past propaganda and scare tactics. Fascists fear teachers because they teach young people how to think for themselves. Drawing on history, stories from teachers on the front lines, and decades of experience with America’s public schools, Weingarten argues that teaching students to think critically is the key to defeating would-be dictators. She encourages teachers to continue focusing on their vital mission to help young people thrive." The book is available for purchase here: https://sites.prh.com/whyfascistsfearteachers During the second half of the show, Brad is joined by Sara Haghdoosti and she is the Executive Director of Win Without War, a diverse network of activists and organizations working towards a progressive U.S. foreign policy. She details the dangers of militarizing local law enforcement, and what it means for everyday people that the President is willing to position troops in American cities to enforce his own agenda (with Memphis, TN just the latest). Based just outside of Chicago, Sara also speaks to what the local community is experiencing right now as Trump targets the city. Sara also talks about her organization’s ‘Know Your Rights Campaign’ for military service members that do not want to follow unlawful orders from the Trump administration: https://winwithoutwar.org/win-without-war-launches-notwhatyousignedupfor-org-for-members-of-the-military-during-trumps-authoritarian-crackdown/ Finally, Brad and Sara talk foreign policy, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the Trump administration's controversial airstrike on a Venezuelan boat that Trump claims contained drug smugglers transporting fentanyl. Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. Their website is www.AFT.org and their handle on BlueSky is @aftunion.bsky.social. Randi's handle is @rweingarten.bsky.social. 'Win Without War' is a national grassroots organization that works with elected officials, policymakers, media, advocacy organizations, and movement leaders to promote and advance a values-based progressive national security strategy that prioritizes human security and diplomacy over war. Their website is WinWithoutWar.org. Their handle on BlueSky is @winwithoutwar.bsky.social. Sara's handle is @shaghdoosti.bsky.social. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

Green News Report 9-11-2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 02:37:00 +0000

Green News Report 9-11-2025 by Progressive Voices

BradCast' 9/11/2025: 'A Dark Moment for America'

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 02:28:42 +0000

BradCast' 9/11/2025: 'A Dark Moment for America' by Progressive Voices

From Healthy Infant to Lead Poisoned? One Family’s Harrowing Journey

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:04:01 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Imagine discovering that your infant child—your nine-month-old baby—has lead poisoning – a toxin banned from paint and phased out of gasoline decades ago. So why do thousands of children each year have dangerously high levels of lead in their system? We spoke with New York mom, nurse, and advocate Shannon Burkett, whose son Cooper developed lead poisoning that stole his words, halted his development, and nearly cost him his life. Shannon is also the writer, producer, and editor of the podcast LEAD: How This Story Ends Is Up to Us, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival 2025, starring Merritt Wever and Cynthia Nixon. She’s a registered nurse, a mother of three, and a fierce voice in the fight to end lead poisoning. This is the first of a two-part series with Shannon Burkett. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Trump Using Military in New, Dangerous Ways While His Tariffs Weigh Down Consumers

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:40:44 +0000

AFL-CIO's 'It’s Better in a Union’ Nationwide Bus Tour

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:32:28 +0000

Leslie welcomes back Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 63 unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO. In 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement. Secretary Redmond shares how he and the AFL-CIO just wrapped up their nationwide “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security” bus tour. While big corporations profit off the backs of working people and politicians continue to raise costs and cut essential lifesaving services, the labor movement traveled the country providing voice to and building power with workers in the lead up to Labor Day. Mr. Redmond also blasts the new Trump administration's Union-busting executive order, which was issued right before Labor Day. The new order rips away collective bargaining rights from workers at NASA, the International Trade Association, the NWS, and more. The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.

Trump Gets Abysmal Job Numbers in First Report After Firing BLS Chief

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:32:41 +0000

Leslie is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm, and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. The two examine the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) again handing President Trump a bleak set of jobs numbers, just one month after he fired the agency's commissioner over weak employment data. On Friday morning, the BLS reported that nonfarm payroll employment rose by only 22,000 in August. Analysts had forecast that the economy would add 75,000 jobs during the month. According to the agency, gains made in health care were offset by losses in federal government employment, as well as mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. While July's figures were revised up to 79,000 from 73,000, June's numbers were revised down by 27,000, dropping from 14,000 to minus-13,000. That means this past June marked the first time the labor market shed jobs since late 2020. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3 percent from 4.2 percent in August. Leslie and Dr. Shapiro also discuss his latest blog, "The Lies Behind Trump's D.C. Troop Sure." (Link: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2025/08/18/the-lies-behind-trumps-d-c-troop-surge/) In it, Dr. Shapiro breaks down how President Trump’s justification for deploying troops in Washington, D.C. on the basis of crime is false, as FBI data show crime rates in the capital have sharply declined and are lower than in many comparable U.S. cities. Instead, Dr. Shapiro details how Trump’s actions reflect a partisan strategy and authoritarian impulse to consolidate power and intimidate opposition, rather than any genuine concern for public safety. Dr. Shapiro's website is Sonecon.com and his handle on X is @RobShapiro.

Green News 09-05-2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:01:16 +0000

Wildfires destroy historic California Gold Rush town; Trump further escalates attacks against on US wind energy; Extreme rains trigger deadly landslide in war-torn Sudan; PLUS: Dozens of climate scientists issue scathing rebuttal to Dept. of Energy's science-denying report... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Labor Day: How Trump's Policies Threaten Workers’ Rights, Safety & Retirement

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:44:00 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What happens when millions are stripped of Medicaid coverage? Who shoulders the costs when hospitals are forced to care for more uninsured patients? And how will unions and the workers they represent bear the brunt of skyrocketing premiums, job losses, and a growing healthcare crisis? Today we're joined by Cindy Young, a veteran labor negotiator and health policy advisor, and now vice president of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and of Healthy California Now. Cindy has spent decades fighting for healthcare justice and protecting workers' rights. She breaks down Trump's so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill, explains why unions are sounding the alarm and reveals what's really at stake for working families, seniors, and communities across America. This is the first episode in a two-part series in honor of Labor Day. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

CODE WACK - The One Big Beautiful Bill? It's a Bitch!

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:33:10 +0000

What happens when millions are stripped of Medicaid coverage? Who shoulders the costs when hospitals are forced to care for more uninsured patients? And how will unions and the workers they represent bear the brunt of skyrocketing premiums, job losses, and a growing healthcare crisis? Today we're joined by Cindy Young, a veteran labor negotiator and health policy advisor, and now vice president of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and of Healthy California Now. Cindy has spent decades fighting for healthcare justice and protecting workers' rights. She breaks down Trump's so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill, explains why unions are sounding the alarm and reveals what's really at stake for working families, seniors, and communities across America. This is the first episode in a two-part series in honor of Labor Day. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Green News 08-21-2025

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:17:14 +0000

Spain battles its worst wildfire season --- yes, intensified by climate change; The world is drying out, threatening humanity's supply of fresh water; PLUS: Acting NASA Administrator wants the agency to give up climate science --- despite NASA's statutory mandate... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Can a united West Coast win single-payer?

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:32:58 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What if California, Oregon, and Washington joined forces to win federal approval for universal, single-payer healthcare? Could a united West Coast shift the balance of power in America’s healthcare debate? To find out, we recently spoke with Michael Lighty, president of the single payer advocacy coalition Healthy California Now. Michael ’s a founding fellow of the Sanders Institute, and he was healthcare constituency director for the Bernie 2020 campaign. Most recently, he co-wrote and was a leader in the successful campaign to enact California’s Senate Bill 770, a critical step toward negotiating the federal waivers the Golden State needs to build a universal, publicly financed healthcare system. Join us as we explore how these three states are moving to collaborate toward a common goal — and why this could be a game-changer for patients, politics, and policy nationwide. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

The Green News 08-19-2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:58:10 +0000

Hurricane Erin already setting records; Climate change drove record levels of global humidity in 2024, with 2025 breathing down its neck; Deadly rains in Pakistan, deadly Nordic heatwave, both supercharged by human-caused global warming; PLUS: U.N. talks to curb plastic production collapse, with oil-producing nations (like the U.S.) refusing to limit plastic production... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

No Peace Deal as Putin Steamrolls Trump; Hypocritical GOP Sends National Guard to D.C.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:37:02 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show - Economic Shocks, Tariff Talks, and Dorm Room Blocks: Manufacturing a Stronger America

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:52:13 +0000

Leslie welcomes back Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, for an in-depth look at four timely topics shaping the global economy and American industry. They break down China’s worsening economic crisis and what it means for global markets, and unpack the latest developments in U.S. tariff negotiations with key trading partners. The pair also highlights practical Made-in-America products perfect for outfitting a dorm room or first apartment, and finally, explores how programs like Manufacturing USA and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership are fueling innovation, strengthening supply chains, and creating good-paying jobs here at home. AAM's website is AmericanManufacturing.org and their YouTube channel is youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report") If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast. Their handles on X and BlueSky are @KeepItMadeInUSA, and @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social, respectively. Scott's handle on X is @ScottPaulAAM. (Image Credit: Hill Street Studios via Getty Images)

Had it with the health insurance racket? Know your options!

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:32:20 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Why are some Americans choosing to go off the health insurance grid? For Lani Gonzales, entrepreneur and hypnotherapist, it was the mounting frustration with denials, delays … and ultimately being dropped by her health insurer through no fault of her own. So instead of reapplying she walked away—and pieced together a system for herself. Combining medical tourism, concierge medicine, a health share and even reclaiming her Philippine citizenship, Lani took an unconventional route to take control of her health care. What drove her to make these radical changes—and what can we learn from her journey? This is the second episode in a two-part series.

Leslie Marshall Show - 8/11/25 - Media Capitulation to Trump; Palestinian Children Dying of Starvation in Gaza

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:21:26 +0000

Green News 08-07-2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:06:55 +0000

Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the global crisis of plastic pollution; Trump EPA moves to claw back billions in community grants for rooftop solar; PLUS: As energy costs rise, Trump Administration escalates its war on cheap renewable energy... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

The House Always Wins? Why One Woman Gave Up On U.S. Health Insurance

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:42:33 +0000

What would you do if your health insurer suddenly dropped you—and the care you needed cost thousands out of pocket? That’s what happened to Lani Gonzales, a former attorney from Florida who thought she understood contracts—until she came face-to-face with America’s broken healthcare system. After experiencing medical debt and being denied coverage for vital health treatments, Lani asked herself: Why keep playing a game that’s rigged against me? Her search for affordable, compassionate care led her across the border to Mexico – and to some surprising lessons about what health care in America could look like. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Lani.

Green News Report 08-05-2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:57:50 +0000

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Fire at Grand Canyon North Rim is now the largest mega-fire in the U.S.; New research shows the cascading health impacts of wildfire smoke; PLUS: Trump Administration rolls out climate science deniers to justify overturning climate change regulations... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Green News

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:34:46 +0000

Trump EPA moves to kill its own authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions; 2025 on track to be one of the hottest years ever recorded; PLUS: The economic toll of climate-intensified wildfires and severe storms is soaring... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

When Doctors Suffer Too: The Hidden Crisis of Moral Injury in U.S. Healthcare

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:23:48 +0000

THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK! Most of us know that our profit-driven healthcare system results in moral injury. How is moral harming physicians? And how is it harming patients? Dr. Diljeet Singh is an integrative gynecologic oncologist and the president of Physicians for a National Health Program. She’s leading a powerful new project with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to find out. By gathering stories from doctors and patients across the country, her team is uncovering how corporate control and financial pressures are fueling moral injury in medicine—and what it will take to make things right. From physicians losing autonomy to entire communities losing access to care, the stakes are real—and deeply personal. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Green News 07-29-2025

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:02:04 +0000

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Massive algae bloom and marine heat wave are decimating South Australia's coast and fisheries; Iran grapples with water crisis and extreme heat; Wind-driven wildfires force evacuations in Greece, Turkey; PLUS: Donald Trump's irrational hatred of wind energy is killing jobs across the U.S.... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Leslie Marshall Show - Trump Struggles to Distance Himself from Epstein; Trump's Family Separation 2.0 Policies

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:45:17 +0000

'Green News Report' - July 24, 2025

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:51:12 +0000

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: A healthy environment is a human right, U.N. world court says in landmark climate ruling; Trump Administration working overtime to Make America Polluted Again; Climate-intensified extreme weather is driving up food prices around the world; PLUS: New U.N. analyses find booming clean, renewable energy has hit a global tipping point... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Betrayal, Burnout & Moral Injury: Doctors and the Financialization of Medicine

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:48:01 +0000

What happens when doctors feel forced to act against their own moral compass? When financial barriers—not clinical judgment—determine the care a patient receives? We’re talking about moral injury in medicine—how it’s affecting physicians, harming patients, and why it’s getting worse under our profit-driven healthcare system. Joining us is Dr. Diljeet Singh, an integrative gynecologic oncologist and president of Physicians for a National Health Program. She shares powerful stories from her own practice—and from the front lines of American healthcare—that reveal a deeper crisis than just burnout. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Turing Point - The Immoralists

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:33:36 +0000

The depths to which our country’s leadership has sunk is astounding. Now, we come to find the Secretary of Defense has pulled a Trump-appointed, Senate-approved Admiral who was about to take command of the 7th Fleet. He is a beloved leader, roundly thought to be best leader in the navy today, but he couldn’t pass the ideology test imposed by the SECDEF. I hope you’ll listen as we briefly explore elevation of ideology over merit and competence.

Leslie Marshall Show - 7/22/25 - United Steelworkers are Fighting to Protect Veterans

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:59:51 +0000

Leslie is joined by Jim Savage, Legislative Representative for the United Steelworkers (USW). The two discuss how the U.S. Dept. of Veterans' Affairs has been understaffed and underfunded for decades, often proving to be a barrier to those who served getting the care they need. However, rather than bolstering this vital lifeline, early on in the Trump administration, amid brutal cuts to a number of federal agencies, it announced that it would eliminate approximately 83,000 positions at the VA. While this was part of a larger effort to gut the federal government in the name of efficiency, as in other areas, there was nothing targeted or strategic about these cuts. Jim explains how the USW and their "Veterans of Steel" group is not only fighting these cuts, but working across the political aisle to promote common sense legislation to further help U.S. military veterans. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social. Jim's handle on Blue Sky is @savageusw.bsky.social.

Trump's Epstein Ties Under Scrutiny; Inflation and CPI Rise as Trump Tariffs Take Hold

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:44:07 +0000

Can California beat the odds and ditch for-profit healthcare?

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:24:01 +0000

THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK! As Trump Administration attacks on public health care ramp up, what’s California doing to fight back? Can the state break free from a system that puts profits over patients — and build a truly universal, single-payer healthcare system? Or will political roadblocks and federal inaction keep us stuck in a broken status quo? Bottom line, how close can California - the 4th largest economy in the world - get to single payer on its own? To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, president of Healthy California Now, who has organized, advocated and developed policy for single-payer Medicare for All nationally and in California for over three decades. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

The Leslie Marshall Show - "Made in America - Manufacturing, Trade, and the Fight for the Middle Class"

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:25:41 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The pair first discusses a new piece that Scott wrote for 'Industry Week' that finally puts to rest one of U.S. manufacturing naysayers’ favorite lines: “Who wants to work in a factory anyway?” Next, they explore what progress has the Trump administration made on all of their attempted trade deals after the White House extended its reciprocal tariff pause to August 1st, with the hope of securing more deals. Third, Scott and Leslie explain why Americans should be pleased about a new 10-year end to 'the de minimis exemption,' a Customs loophole that Chinese e-commerce behemoths like Temu and DHGate had been exploiting. Fourth, Leslie asks Scott about an FTC letter sent on the same day Amazon launched its Prime Day sale this week, which called on the e-commerce giant (and Walmart) to put a stop to false “Made in USA” claims on its website. This comes after Amazon’s marketplace has increasingly become a Wild West of products from third-party vendors as it seeks to emulate SHEIN and Temu. Finally, both Leslie and Scott applauded Senator Elissa Slotkin for a recent speech she gave outlining her “Economic War Plan." They also found this particular line from the speech very timely: "As a CIA officer and Pentagon official by training, I believe that the single, greatest security threat to the United States is *not* coming from abroad. It’s the shrinking middle class here at home." Here is where you can find more of Scott and the AAM's work: WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report") X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM BlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social

Code Wack - Independence? Unless We Get Health Care, It’s a Sham.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:54 +0000

This week on Code WACK!, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Ian Lewis, labor leader and health policy expert, about what true freedom looks like in America—especially when the average family pays over $31,000 a year for health care in 2025. 💥 Could Medicare for All actually unleash entrepreneurship, lower costs, and expand access for all? 💼 What would it mean for small business owners—and the workers stuck in jobs just to keep their insurance? 🧾 And what would a just transition look like for those working in the health insurance industry? Ian, now with UNITE HERE Local 2, pulls no punches as he lays out the moral and economic case for single-payer reform—sharing real stories from frontline workers and a hopeful roadmap for what's possible. 📌 In this episode: Why health costs trap workers and entrepreneurs How single-payer could revive the American Dream The truth about job losses—and gains—in a reformed system A gut-wrenching story of one worker forced to fly to El Salvador for affordable care What gives Ian hope—and why he believes reform is within reach 🛑 Because without healthcare, our independence is just an illusion.

Leslie Marshall Show - How Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Affects Student Loans Now and In the Future

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:33:48 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show - How Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Affects Student Loans Now and In the Future by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - Bipartisan Advocacy Organization for Children says BBB Puts Kids Last

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:02:44 +0000

Leslie is joined by Bruce Lesley, President of First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization working to make children the priority in federal policy and budget decisions. Bruce explains how the newly passed 'Big Beautiful Bill' "chooses billionaires over babies, and puts the nation’s children in unprecedented peril." Here are just a few ways that the new law will hurt the nation’s children: Cuts $1 trillion from Medicaid and CHIP: Medicaid and CHIP provide health insurance to over 37 million children in the United States and Medicaid covers nearly 40% of births. H.R.1 includes the largest funding cuts to these programs in their history and creates administrative burdens, such as lock-out periods and work requirements. Defunds the largest child anti-hunger program: One-in-five children experience food insecurity. This bill cuts food assistance by cutting more than $200 billion from SNAP and places a larger cost share burden on states. This cost shift could cause states to end their programs or limit enrollment. Advocates argue that losing SNAP benefits could also impact free school meals, further risking a rise in child hunger. Leaves children behind in tax policy: This legislation offers an inadequate Child Tax Credit. While some will see an increased credit amount, the increase still fails to keep pace with inflation. Even worse, the new structure keeps more than 20 million children from receiving the full credit and blocks 2.6 million kids from receiving any credit at all. Undermines public schools: H.R.1 creates a new tax benefit for wealthy donors that jeopardizes the future of our public schools. This education voucher tax credit will offer 2-3x the benefit of other non-profit donations, incentivizing donations over other organizations. It is important to note research shows vouchers do not improve academic outcomes and disproportionately benefit families who already send their children to private schools. Threatens the child care workforce: There is already a child care shortage in the country. H.R.1 will make it harder to recruit and train new child care professionals by prohibiting the use of federal student loans for sectors that do not earn over the median high school graduate salary. We must further invest in this profession and work to increase pay for providers, not create additional barriers to building a strong child care workforce. Increases funding for family separation: H.R. 1 dramatically raises funding for immigration enforcement. This funding will lead to increased family separation and detention. These immigration practices disrupt entire communities and are known to create childhood trauma, adversely affecting child health and development. Cancels efforts to address the climate crisis: H.R. 1 eliminates investments in solar and renewable energy leaving our children to deal with greater effects of climate change in the future. This measure comes as kids are experiencing adverse environmental health effects and natural disasters. Forces kids to shoulder our ballooned national debt: H.R. 1 drives up the national debt by $3 trillion in order to give tax breaks to billionaires and industries like gun manufacturers. This bill expects our children to shoulder the cost of these tax breaks when they become adults while stripping them of essential services today. The website for First Focus on Children is FirstFocus.org and their handle on BlueSky is @FirstFocus.bsky.social. Bruce's handle there is @BruceLesley.bsky.social. (Image Credit: J. Scott Applewhite / AP)

Leslie Marshall Show - Teamsters Talk State of Sanitation Industry and Ongoing Strikes at Republic Services

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:49:28 +0000

Leslie is joined by Victor Mineros, Proud Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 396, Western Region International Vice President, and Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division, which represents tens of thousands of sanitation workers across the country. The two discuss what’s happening in the U.S. sanitation industry, the ongoing strikes at Republic Services, and why this moment matters for working families across the country. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters.

Implications Now that 'Big, Ugly Bill' Has Passed; Trump Cuts to NWS Exacerbates Texas Flood Danger

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:39:32 +0000

A Turning Point - Contradictions

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:47:18 +0000

The Middle East is a riddle. Religious and political factions have made it a tinderbox for as long as any of us has been alive. Now, between the Israeli decapitation of the its military and science corps, and the United States’ Bunker Busters, Iran, which has enjoyed indirect control of the region through its proxies, is facing the unknown. That’s where we start today in a short essay regarding the contradictory nature of the Middle East. I hope you’ll listen.

Code Wack - Medicaid on the chopping block: What’s at stake?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:39:59 +0000

THIS WEEK ON CODE WACK! As millions of Americans face losing their health coverage, what can single-payer advocates do right now to protect our care and push for something better? What’s truly at stake for our country—and especially for its most vulnerable residents? To find out, we spoke to Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now coalition and former constituency director for the Bernie 2020 campaign. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Stopping the Big Budget Betrayal Bill: Fighting for Families, the Economy, and Medicaid

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:08:22 +0000

On the radio show this week, we highlight a buzzing bee activation at the US Capitol where parents and kids protested the "Big Bad Betrayal Bill," a Republican budget proposal which could kick 16 million people off healthcare and lead to an estimated tens of thousands more deaths per year. We celebrate Pride Month with "Parenting with Pride," a new resource offering support against hostile school environments and book bans for LGBTQ+ families. The show also details the disastrous impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on people with disabilities. Finally, we hear from the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) about how data provides a crucial reality check against misinformation, as well as about the $64 billion annual economic cost of abortion restrictions and persistent wage gaps, underscoring the vital role of storytelling and data in these ongoing fights. SPECIAL GUESTS: Felicia Burnett, MomsRising and MamásConPoder, @MomsRising, @MamásConPoder, @momsrising.org, @mamasconpoder.org; Nadine Smith, Equality Florida, @equalityfl, @equalityfl.bsky.social‬; Maria Town, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), @AAPD, @aapd-disability.bsky.social‬; Dr. Jamila Taylor, Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR), @IWPResearch.

Leslie Marshall Show - Iran Still Able to Develop Nuclear Weapon?; Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Historically Unpopular

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:09:04 +0000

Code Wack - Death by a thousand cuts: Trump's attacks on our health care

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:34:47 +0000

How are young people pushing back against a potential rollback that could once again block DACA recipients, or Dreamers, and thousands of others from enrolling in Affordable Care Act coverage? And why do advocates call this potential move by the Trump administration extremely dangerous? To find out, we spoke with Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles, the nation’s largest young adult policy and advocacy organization. Kristin leads efforts to elevate the voices of young adults in the political process and expand their access to economic opportunity. This is the second episode in our two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

China Surpassing U.S. Military-Industrial Might? 'Made In USA' Marketing Surges; American Infrastructure Crisis

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:36:23 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss: 1. The Wall Street Journal recently documented the stark disparity between China and America’s military-industrial strength in a series of graphs. The results are downright alarming, especially as geopolitical tensions flare. The data illustrate the urgent need for the United States to take action to revitalize our domestic shipbuilding industry. 2. With tariffs coming into force, Made in the USA marketing is surging. U.S. consumers are rejiggering their purchasing habits, as evidenced by a boom in “Made in USA” searches on e-commerce sites, and companies are more than happy to tout their “Made in USA” commitments. (From Modern Retail: “Amazon searches for the phrase shot up to 126,000 from 26,000 in the past 30 days — nearly five times the previous period.”) 3. The state of our infrastructure and energy grid is dire. It’s a crisis that creates another obstacle to U.S. manufacturing’s renaissance and America’s competitiveness. 4. This time, the China Shock is global in nature. Beijing is flooding the world’s markets with its industrial overcapacity across all categories, and job losses and bankruptcies are trailing the imports. WEBSITE: AmericanManufacturing.org YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@AmericanMfg (where you can watch episode's of AAM's podcast, "The Manufacturing Report") (If you want to listen to episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," visit AmericanManufacturing.org/Podcast) X: 1. AAM - @KeepItMadeInUSA 2. Scott Paul - @ScottPaulAAM BlueSky: @keepitmadeinusa.bsky.social

Code Wack - Weaponizing health care: The Trump rule targeting young immigrants

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:45:39 +0000

HIS WEEK ON CODE WACK! As federal officials carry out large-scale, military-style raids and widespread arrests of undocumented immigrants, another fight is quietly brewing — one that could push thousands of people off their health insurance. More than half a million young people who were brought to the U.S. as children and grew up here could soon lose eligibility for affordable and subsidized health coverage. A new rule proposed by the Trump Administration would once again block DACA recipients from buying Marketplace insurance or receiving financial assistance. What would this mean for their health, their communities and the widening gap in health and economic equity? To find out, we spoke with Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles — the nation’s largest young adult policy and advocacy organization — where she leads the charge to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation.

Leslie Marshall Show - 6/16/25- 10 Years of Trump in Politics; NYC, VA and NJ Election Previews

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:56:08 +0000

A Turning Point - Raid

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:46:40 +0000

In a United States where the presidential administration is comfortable arresting sitting members of Congress and tackling sitting senators who dare ask a question at a press conference, and where they’ve called the military into the streets against American citizens, it’s hard to believe anything more can happen, but you may rest assured it will. Today’s commentary deals specifically with the ongoing ICE raids. This is important. We must all stand together, or we will surely hang separately. Until January, this was all unthinkable, but here we are. Give a listen and get ready to exercise your Constitutional right to speak and assemble.

Code Wack - How Big Insurance Rigs the Rules — and What We Can Do About It

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:52:31 +0000

How are big insurance companies dodging the very rules meant to protect patients — and turning our health care system into a profit machine for Wall Street? What can we the people do to stop it? Join us as we dive into the dark side of corporate loopholes, for-profit health care, and policy failure with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former FDA staffer and health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rachel played a key role in crafting and reintroducing the House Medicare for All bill in 2023. With a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, she brings both scientific rigor and firsthand policy experience to this eye-opening conversation. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

Code Wack - How Big Insurance Rigs the Rules — and What We Can Do About It

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:51:26 +0000

Latest on Gaza & Ukraine, Trump's B-Day Military Parade, National Guard Sicced on ICE Protesters, Trump-Musk Meltdown

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:50:39 +0000

Lobbying Industry Thriving Under Trump; Donald, Elon and RFK Jr. (Oh my!)

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 01:32:10 +0000

AFL-CIO President on SCOTUS NRLB Ruling, House Budget Bill and DOGE

Sat, 31 May 2025 02:37:09 +0000

Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, President of the 63 unions and over 15 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement. The pair discusses the Supreme Court ruling upholding Trump's firings of the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board members, the draconian House budget bill, and the field hearings the Union conducted through the 'Department of People Who Work for a Living,' which they released a report on last week. The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their BlueSky handle is @aflcio.org. Liz's handle is @lizshuler.bsky.social.

GOP's Disastrous Approach to Food Stamps (SNAP) in House Budget Bill

Sat, 31 May 2025 01:59:10 +0000

Leslie is joined by Lily Roberts, Managing Director for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress. The two first react to Senator Joni Ernst, after an audience member yells, “People will die,” during her discussion on Medicaid cuts at a town hall this morning, replying, “Well, we all are going to die.” Leslie and Lily then discuss the disastrous approach to food stamps (SNAP) in the House Republican passed 'Big Beautiful Bill.' The House-passed version: A. Would cut off some or all food assistance for 11 million people (4 million of those are kids) due to subjecting new groups of people (parents of young kids, older people, people who live in parts of the country where jobs are scarce) to additional paperwork requirements. B. Eliminates the national guarantee that whether you live in New York or Mississippi, you won’t go hungry. This has been the bottom line of food support and anti-poverty in the US for 60 years. Now, states will be required to foot part of the bill for SNAP, which many of them can’t afford. C. Guts SNAP as one of our best anti-recession tools – it keeps recessions from becoming depressions. SNAP immediately gets small dollars to the people who need money most, and it’s spent nearly instantly in local communities. Funding changes and cuts will doubly punish states during recessions. That’s important now, as we deal with economic uncertainty and a food safety net (food pantries, free school lunch, farmer grant programs) that have already been gutted by DOGE so can’t step in to help. The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org and their handle on BlueSky is @americanprogress.bsky.social. Lily's BlueSky handle is @lilyroberts.bsky.social. (Image Credit: Getty Images)

Code Wack - Profits over patients - America's sickening healthcare system

Wed, 28 May 2025 13:24:24 +0000

This week on CodeWACK! Medicare for All is back in the spotlight! With two new bills recently introduced in Congress, what makes these proposals different from earlier versions— and why are some advocates feeling hopeful, even in the current political climate? What would a truly public, universal health care system look like, and how could it help curb the soaring costs, corporate greed, and bureaucracy plaguing our current system? To unpack this, we spoke with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal — lead sponsor of the House Medicare for All bill — Rachel helped shape and reintroduce the landmark legislation in 2023. She’s also a former FDA staffer and holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, where she was active in both Physicians for a National Health Program and Students for a National Health Program.

A Turning Point - The Fox News Presidency

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:10:09 +0000

Are you handsome/pretty? Can you read a TelePrompter convincingly? Are you willing to compromise whatever personal values you might hold in exchange for fame and fortune (of course, if you’re already ideologically aligned, so much the better)? If you answered all those questions “yes,” then you too could be a part of State Television, aka Fox News. Most presidents feverishly vet their cabinet and functionaries to ensure competence and integrity. This administration has a different approach. There are only two bars to clear. First, are you loyal to Donald Trump, no matter what, and second, has he admired you on Fox News. We’ll go through the list in this short commentary. I hope you’ll listen.

Code Wack - Sex Ed, Medicaid, & Abortion Access: A trio of policies worth fighting for

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:05:16 +0000

This week on CodeWACK! Which states have received the highest scores in the rePROs Fight Back’s 13th annual 50-state report card on sexual and reproductive health and rights released in March -- and why? And what specific threats - whether federal, state or local - should reproductive rights advocates be most concerned about? And what policies should they be promoting? To find out, we spoke with Jennie Wetter, Director of the rePROs Fight Back initiative at The Population Institute, where she champions sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice every day. Jennie also hosts the rePros Fight Back Podcast, offering deep dives into abortion access, birth control, sex ed, LGBTQ+ rights, and This is part two of a powerful two-part series with Jennie.

Leslie Marshall Show - A Non-Partisan View on U.S. Tariffs with AAM President Scott Paul

Sat, 17 May 2025 01:31:54 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show - A Non-Partisan View on U.S. Tariffs with AAM President Scott Paul by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - National Day of Action: Single payer & the power of righteous fury

Wed, 14 May 2025 17:27:02 +0000

Why is National Single Payer organizing a National Day of Action on May 31 amid cuts and freezes to public health programs? How has an incremental approach to universal health care in America made comprehensive healthcare reform more difficult? To find out, we recently talked to Dr. Ana Malinow, who spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant, refugee and underserved children before retiring as clinical professor of Pediatrics from UC San Francisco School of Medicine. The past president of Physicians for a National Health Program, she is on the steering committee of National Single Payer. She’s also a lead organizer for The Movement to End Privatization of Medicare. This is the first episode in a two-part series.

Code Wack - Taking It to the Streets: National Day of Action for Healthcare Justice

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:26:11 +0000

This week on CodeWACK! Single payer is back in the spotlight with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Pramila Jayapal submitting new Medicare for All bills for 2025-26! How will the upcoming National Day of Action on May 31st keep the need for healthcare reform in the spotlight? And how do physicians feel about single payer today, 60 years after the American Medical Association’s infamous ‘stealth campaign’ against socialized medicine (featuring none other than Ronald Reagan)? To find out, we recently talked to Dr. Ana Malinow, who spent three decades working as a pediatrician with immigrant, refugee and underserved children before retiring as clinical professor of Pediatrics from UC San Francisco School of Medicine. The past president of Physicians for a National Health Program, she is on the steering committee of National Single Payer. She’s also a lead organizer for The Movement to End Privatization of Medicare.

Leslie Marshall Show -4/29- Why Workers Need a Pro-Labor NLRB

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:34:35 +0000

Leslie is joined by Megan Salrin and Jimmy O'Donnell of the United Steelworkers (USW). In one of his early acts as president, Donald Trump not only fired National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo but also removed NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox. Firing Wilcox upended nearly 90 years of Supreme Court caselaw and left the NLRB unable to perform its vital mission of upholding workers’ rights. During today's episode, Leslie, Megan and Jimmy discuss why workers need a Pro-Labor National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Megan Salrin is the National Coordinator for the United Steelworkers’ Rapid Response program, the union’s nonpartisan initiative for education, communication, and action on legislative and policy issues affecting USW members. Before this role, she served in USW’s Legislative and Policy Department and worked for several Members of Congress from the Midwest. Jimmy O'Donnell is a Legislative Representative for the USW, where he advocates for pro-worker policies related to labor rights, workplace health and safety, clean energy manufacturing, and workforce development. Previously, Jimmy spent several years working at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. Follow the USW on Facebook, Instagram and X, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org. Also, check them out on Blue Sky where their handle is @steelworkers.bsky.social.

Leslie Marshall Show - 4/28/25 - Authors of, "Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House"

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:20:23 +0000

Roe to Resistance: Keeping Abortion Legal in the Heartland

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:28:37 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What’s it like operating an abortion clinic in Wyoming, one of the most anti-abortion states in the nation? Meet Julie Burkhart — longtime reproductive rights advocate, founder and CEO of Trust Women Foundation, which works to expand access to abortion care in underserved communities, and protégé of Dr. George Tiller, who was murdered for providing abortion care. Hear how Dr. Tiller’s legacy lives on through her work. Why are patients traveling hundreds of miles for abortion care, post-Roe? What’s it been like to offer care in as state where arson, litigation, and political threats against reproductive care providers are part of daily life.

How to Fight RFK Jr.'s Ambiguous Vaccine Agenda: Insights from Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:53:35 +0000

Can our local health departments counteract the mixed messages given by RFK, Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services, about vaccine safety and efficacy? What about us? How can we combat disinformation and highlight the benefits of vaccinating our children and ourselves? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit. As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed.

Why Are So Many Cannabis Workers Joining the Teamsters Union?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie is joined by Jesse Case, Director for the Food Processing Division for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The two examine why so many cannabis workers are joining the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. To add some perspective, the Teamsters represent over 1,000 cannabis workers in six different states. They've also bargained the strongest contracts in the industry for workers at a number of multi-state operators, which are the largest players in the US cannabis industry. Tens of thousands of Teamsters across the continent are members of the union’s growing Food Processing Division. The division represents many classifications of worker, including production line workers, mechanics, forklift drivers, machine operators and more. They help prepare, process and move just about every kind of food you find at the grocery store, including meats, dairy vegetables, fruits and grains. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Teamsters. Find the Teamsters Cannabis workers online by visiting linktr.ee/teamsters_420.

Trump Executive Order Stripping Collective Bargaining Rights is Biggest Attack on Labor in Decades

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Trump Executive Order Stripping Collective Bargaining Rights is Biggest Attack on Labor in Decades by Progressive Voices

RFK Jr.s' dangerous new power over America's public health

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

What could Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services mean for the public health of everyday Americans, given his history of vaccine misinformation? With measles already on the rise and deadly, and the looming threat of future pandemics, how might his leadership shape the nation’s response to infectious diseases? To find out, we spoke with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed—physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner. He is formerly the health director for the city of Detroit. As the host of the award-winning America Dissected podcast, he breaks down the forces shaping public health for tens of thousands of listeners each week. This is the first of two episodes with Dr. El-Sayed.

GOP Medicaid/CHIP Cuts Threaten One-Third of All School Age Children

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

GOP Medicaid/CHIP Cuts Threaten One-Third of All School Age Children by Progressive Voices

Navigating the Increasingly Difficult College Application Process

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie is joined by Connie Livingston, Senior Lead Counselor at Empowerly, which empowers students to become the most successful version of themselves with personalized college and career guidance. Their tailored guidance helps students triumph over the college admissions process and spark the future of their dreams. Connie has worked in the field of college counseling since 2008. She began her career as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Brown University and has since moved on to Empowerly, where she has worked for the past three years. The pair examines the increasingly difficult college application process in the United States. More and more students are applying to college. More and more applications means a lower percentage of acceptance. So the bar has been raised. 4.0's are now 5.0's, competition is international, there are no more DEI policies or 'boxes' for affirmative action/diversity. So kids are taking SAT prep classes, doing a lot of outside work/volunteerism, etc. and additionally, parents are hiring college counselors. Here are the questions answered during the interview: 1. What does an outside college counselor do? 2. Is there a range of fees? (Some people think it's unattainable for them because of the price) 3. Do they help the students write their essays? (editing them, etc) 4. Is there any assistance with SAT's? 5. Does it increase a student's chances of admission if they utilize a college counselor that is separate from their high school's college counselor? 6. Why is Empowerly better than a student trying to solely use AI, like ChatGPT, to help them with the admissions process? The website for Empowerly is Empowerly.org. Their handle on Instagram is @empowerlyinc and you can find them on Facebook.com/empowerly as well.

Leslie Marshall Show - Should U.S. or China Build Our Ships?! Tariffs, and Made In American Spotlight

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show - Should U.S. or China Build Our Ships?! Tariffs, and Made In American Spotlight by Progressive Voices

Leslie interviews Dr Estreet 3-25-25

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie is joined by Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, CEO of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).The NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards for social workers, and to advance sound social policies. The pair discusses Dr. Estreet's op-ed for Salon, titled, "Trump's Executive Orders Are Exacerbating the Country's Mental Health Crisis." (link here: https://www.salon.com/2025/03/12/executive-orders-are-exacerbating-the-countrys-mental-health/) Dr. Estreet earned a bachelor’s in science in psychology from Bowie State University, an MSW at Virginia Commonwealth University, a doctorate in social work at Morgan State University, and an MBA at the University Maryland-College Park. He has been a professor and chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University since 2013. Estreet is also founder and chief executive officer of Next Step Treatment Center in Baltimore, which provides substance use treatment and mental health services. The website for the NASW is SocialWorkers.org and you can follow them on BlueSky, where their handle is @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social.

Tackling the Biggest Stories

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tackling the Biggest Stories Karel Cast 25-42 White House war plans leaks. Trump going after federal judges. Family deported after 35 years. $150k to live alone in San Francisco. 3x your hourly wage on groceries... Gay bar says NO to Maga clothing... There's a lot of stories out there and I'm going to round them up, explain them to you, and give you my opinion as Karel looks at the news. The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel https://youtube.com/live/Vm1ZpEv0VTY

Teamsters President Talks United Airlines Contract Campaign and First UNFI Agreement

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. They begin the interview by acknowledging the accomplishments that President O'Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman have helped their Union to achieve during their three years heading the organization. With 80,000 new members organized, great successes at the negotiating table including many of their best contracts ever like at UPS and Anheuser-Busch, an empowered rank-and-file membership that has waged over 250 strikes and led bargaining themselves against some of the world’s largest employers, the O’Brien-Zuckerman administration has charted one of the most defining and positive chapters in Teamsters history. Next, Sean shares with the audience the Union's contract campaign with their 10,000 Teamsters aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs). They're fighting for a fair contract with United, who raked in over $4 billion dollars in profits last year, but is lowballing the Teamsters at the bargaining table. At the same time, the airline wants to outsource maintenance to communist China and South America. Sean explains how United Airlines Teamsters are ensuring safety in the skies, and that Teamster members will not accept anything less than a strong new contract with the industry-leading wages and job protections they have earned. Lastly, Leslie and Sean discuss how, following a credible strike threat, more than 1,000 newly organized drivers and warehouse workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) in Florida, Georgia, and Illinois have ratified their first Teamsters contracts. Represented by Teamsters Locals 26, 79, 728, and 769, UNFI workers have secured agreements that deliver significant wage increases, improved benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters. Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.

Sláintecare: Could Ireland’s Universal Healthcare Model Work in the U.S.?

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How is Ireland’s plan for single-tier, universal health care, known as Sláintecare, funded? Is it sustainable long term? What improvements has the nation’s healthcare system seen so far – and what can America learn from this? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Sara Burke, associate professor and director of the Centre for Health Policy and Management in Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine. She is the Principal Investigator of a research project entitled 'Health system foundations for Sláintecare implementation in 2020 and beyond …’ and Co-Director of SPHeRE, Ireland’s national research training program for population health, policy and health services research. Her research interests include health policy, inequities in health, healthcare access and the politics of health reform. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. Burke.

Trump Defense Secretary Accidentally Texted a Journalist War Plans on Group Chat with Other Cabinet Members

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Code Wack - How Ireland is Fixing Its Healthcare System – And What the U.S. Can Learn

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This time on HEAL California’s Medicare for All podcast, Code WACK!, we’re taking a closer look at Ireland’s push toward universal healthcare with Sláintecare—a 10-year reform plan designed to ensure access based on need, not wealth. Why did Ireland lag behind other European nations in adopting universal healthcare? How does Sláintecare compare to Medicare for All? And what lessons can the U.S. take from Ireland’s journey toward a fairer system? Join us as we speak with Dr. Sara Burke, public health expert and director at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine, to explore what Sláintecare means for Ireland—and what it could mean for the future of U.S. healthcare.

A Turning Point - Empathy

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Elon Musk is a self-described inhabitant of the Autism Disorder Spectrum. One of its hallmarks is difficulty interpreting interpersonal communications. That’s because its victims lack empathy. Empathy is the emotional connection that allows us to put ourselves in another’s shoes. All forms of interpersonal give and take are impacted. For most, this distancing makes life harder. Then there’s Elon Musk. For him, the lack of empathy is a superpower. Let’s dive into the real world effects a lack of empathy has on the most powerful unelected official in American history. Its short. I hope you’ll listen.

Leslie Marshall Show -3/17/25- Is Trump Tanking the Economy? What should Democrats' Strategy Be Going Forward?

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show -3/17/25- Is Trump Tanking the Economy? What should Democrats' Strategy Be Going Forward? by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - The Lasting Impact of Racism in Medicine

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

How did desegregation impact Black patients in America? What hasn’t changed? What does racism in medicine look like today? And what should we do when we see it? To break it down, we spoke to Dr. Barbara Berney, project creator and producer of the documentary “Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution.” She’s also an emeritus professor at City University of New York School of Public Health and a distinguished scholar in public health, environmental justice, and the U.S. healthcare system. This is the second of two episodes with Dr. Berney. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Latest on U.S.-Ukraine Relations; AFT President Talks Trump's Plan to Eliminate Dept of Ed

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Code Wack - Segregation in Health Care: America’s Racist—and Deadly—Legacy

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This time on HEAL California’s Medicare for All podcast, Code WACK!, we’re uncovering the shocking history of racial segregation in hospitals—and the fight to end it. What did segregation in health care really look like? Was it just a Southern problem, or were hospitals in the North just as complicit? And what finally forced hospitals to desegregate—despite years of resistance? Join us as we speak with Dr. Barbara Berney, public health scholar and producer of the documentary Power to Heal: Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution, to explore the tragic consequences of hospital segregation—and how Medicare helped bring it to an end.

And the Winner Is...The Truth About Award Shows

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

And the Winner Is...The Truth About Award Shows Karel Cast 25-30 Oscar weekend approaches, and every year haters hate, lovers love and many ignore. I've been, many times. I also vote on Grammy, SAG/AFTRA Awards, Dorian Awards so I know a little about these things. And the truth is, they are just as political and yes, biased in many ways, as life itself is...but who doesn't like getting an award? Plus it means money, and in some cases, makes careers. But is that fair, since it takes a whole lot to get to that level, even if it may seem otherwise. And what of this year's crop of films...were they the cream of it, or, just the most promoted. And the winner is.... The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe to the videos at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 1030 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer currently in Las Vegas with his little service girl Ember.

Leslie Marshall Show -2/24/25- Trump and Musk's Abuse of Power; Trump vs the Free Press

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show -2/24/25- Trump and Musk's Abuse of Power; Trump vs the Free Press by Progressive Voices

Leslie Marshall Show - Untangling the Headlines: What's Happening with Student Loans and the Department of Education

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest threats to the Department of Education, what could happen to your student loans, and what's circulating on social media about student debt cancellation regarding data breaches. They're also joined by a special guest who helps to untangle all of the confusion. This episode's SDCC hosts are Executive Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres. Today's special guest is Abby Shafroth, Co-Director of Advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and the Director of NCLC’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project. Abby is an expert on the federal student loan program, as well as on the intersection of criminal and consumer law. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg. Their handle on Blue Sky is @debtcrisisorg.bsky.social. NCLC uses the tools of advocacy, education, and litigation to fight for economic justice for low-income and other vulnerable people who have been abused, deceived, discriminated against, or left behind in our economy. The NCLC website is www.NCLC.org. Their handle on Blue Sky is @nclc4consumers.bsky.social.

Could Trump’s GOP Budget Cuts Kill Medicaid? Breaking Down the $2.3 Trillion Threat

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

What’s at stake for Medicaid—the lifeline for millions of low-income Americans—under President Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress determined to slash spending? How would cutting Medicaid affect the more than 72 million people who rely on it for health care? And is Social Security next on the chopping block? To break it down, we spoke with Alex Lawson, executive director of Social Security Works, an organization fighting to protect and expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; lower drug prices; and ensure health care as a human right. This is part one of a two-part series.

A Turning Point - Forward Into the Past

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:28:50 +0000

This week's commentary focuses on Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation roadmap for the Trump Administration. Although the president denied knowing anything about it while on the campaign trail, it was conceived and written primarily by Russell Vought, the once and current OMB director (super-powerful controller of the budget), and a slew of Trump designees. The roadmap eschews democracy for autocracy, and paves the way for the broligarchs to continue their rampage. Sounds like fun, I know, but I hope you’ll listen anyway. It’s short!

How Many Must Die? America’s Health Crisis

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:43:02 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Why are some 200,000 Americans dying each year due to issues with their health insurance and access to care? Would a single payer healthcare system put a stop to this? To find out, we interviewed Dr. James G. Kahn, an expert in health policy and economics, and advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor.

Leslie Marshall Show- 2/10/25 - Trump & Musk's Threats to America's Social Safety Net; Democratic Response to Trump 2.0

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Murder, Money & Medicine: The United Healthcare CEO Tragedy and America’s Insurance Crisis

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:29:05 +0000

The strong reactions to the tragic murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson by alleged killer Luigi Mangione are bringing renewed attention to the abuses of for-profit health insurance. How does our complex, costly, and callous for-profit healthcare system contribute to America's high mortality rate and how many people are believed to die each year as a result? To find out, we interviewed Dr. James G. Khan, an expert in health policy and economics, and advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor, a health policy blog.

Leslie Marshall Show - Effects of Trump Pulling Out of Paris Climate Accord; Trump Tariffs Unpopular

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Health Equity Now: Tackling Racism in Medicine with Dr. Uché Blackstock

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:30:05 +0000

This time on Code WACK! For the second episode in our two-part series on racism in medicine, in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr, we’re asking the question: What is racially concordant care and how does it help save lives? What else can be done to reduce deadly disparities in medicine? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Uché Blackstock. Blackstock, author of the New York Times best-selling book “Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine,” which is now available in paperback. She’s also the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, an organization that aims to dismantle racism in healthcare and narrow racial health inequities. Blackstock was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in Global Health and one of the Top 13 Innovators Shaping the Future of Health by Fortune Magazine.

Leslie Marshall Show - 1-27-25 - Low Lights of Trump's First Week, Attacks on DEI Programs

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Focus Out Of The Algorithm

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:29:33 +0000

In this episode we bring on special guest Sanho Tree, director of the Drug Policy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies in D.C. We discuss the hidden effects of the algorithms that shape our beliefs and values, addiction, disinformation, and the true source of the Fentanyl crisis in America.

A Turning Point - Devil Wind

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:40:23 +0000

California has suffered a devastating loss. Lives, properties, memories, all up in smoke. Republicans wasted no time blaming men (Democratic ones, of course) for this climate change-fueled act of God. Predictably, Republicans from red states that take huge amounts of money from the federal government, want to use fire relief as a cudgel to force California to change its policies to align with MAGA thinking. The irony is that California contributed eighty-billion dollars to the U.S. Treasury, meaning that it funds places like Kentucky, West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana—the very places that would impose their will on the Golden State. Today’s commentary takes a look. I hope you’ll listen.

Leslie Marshall Show - 1/21/25 - Second Trump Administration Begins with Threats to National Security and Immigration

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Code Wack - MLK Day Special: Dismantling Racism in Medicine

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:03:47 +0000

This time on Code WACK! In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality and justice for all, we welcome Dr. Uché Blackstock, author of the New York Times bestselling book “Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.” Trained as an ER physician, the Harvard Medical School graduate is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, an organization that aims to dismantle racism in healthcare and narrow health inequities.

Code Wack - Can veterans really get better care outside the VA?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:22:55 +0000

How is the Department of Veterans Affairs becoming increasingly privatized and what could this mean for those who have served and sacrificed for our country? Is corporate health insurance better than the VA healthcare system - or not? How is privatization affecting the financial viability of the VA -- and what can be done to stop it? To find out, we recently spoke to Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower, the New York Times bestselling author of Deadly Spin and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He’s also the author of the Substack newsletter HEALTH CARE un-covered where he recently penned a post entitled “Privatizing the VA: The Unseen Costs to Veterans and Taxpayers Alike.”

Leslie Marshall Show - What to Expect from Trump's 2nd Term; How to Retool the Democratic Party

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show - What to Expect from Trump's 2nd Term; How to Retool the Democratic Party by Progressive Voices

Code Wack - The sordid financialization of America's healthcare system

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:24:27 +0000

Why have U.S. administrations from both sides of the aisle chosen to privatize Medicare and how has that complicated health care for patients? How do mega insurance companies benefit as a result? How much is all this costing us, anyway? And what can we do about it? To find out, we spoke with Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower, the New York Times bestselling author of Deadly Spin and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He’s also the author of the Substack newsletter HEALTH CARE un-covered which chronicles out-of-control profiteering in U.S. health care, its impact on everyday Americans, and potential policy solutions.

Code Wack - A second look at the Indian Health Service: A broken promise?

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:47:39 +0000

In the wake of the recent presidential election, we’re revisiting one of our favorite podcast episodes from 2023 about the hurdles America's Indigenous peoples face in accessing health care. What’s being done to help elder Native Americans receive culturally competent long-term care? Would it surprise you to learn that relying on the Indian Health Service may not be enough to meet their needs? Why are some members of this highly vulnerable population buying health insurance too? To find out, we spoke to Elder Billie Tohee, executive director of the Albuquerque-based National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) and former chair of the board.

Homeless Speak Out; Moto Madness and Cheerleaders?

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:00:08 +0000

Homeless Speak Out; Moto Madness and Cheerleaders? Karel Cast 24-184 Happy Christmas Eve! First we talk about how it's OK to not be OK on Christmas. Then, on Christmas and holidays, we often think of those less fortunate, including the homeless. We look back on a segment about the homeless and how the GOP views them, versus how they really are, and we go speak to them. We also talk about A Complete Unknown on Screeners A to Z, we revisit my love of motorcycles with the Aprilia Mana and then, am I old, or old fashioned? We revisit a great segment from KGO Radio about cheerleaders and bikers. And of course, we end with my version of Silent Night. Happy Christmas! Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/nR828M33FZo

Code Wack - Will Project 2025 sink traditional Medicare?

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:30:49 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What could another Trump presidency mean for the rise in Medicare private plans and what would that mean for patient care and financial waste in our healthcare system and for the Medicare Trust Fund? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Diljeet Singh, an integrative gynecologic oncologist and incoming president of Physicians for a National Health Program [PNHP]. With more than 25,000 members across the United States, PNHP advocates for a universal, comprehensive, single-payer national health program. This is the second episode in a two-part series.

A Fabulous Outing In Ireland

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Let's Visit the Outing in Ireland, the world's only LGBTQ music a matchmaking festival! An let's meet Eddie McGuinness, their founder, as well as the most famous drag queen in the UK Panti Bliss; trans revelation Kellie Maloney and so many more on the streets of Dublin. The Outing will take place again over Valentine's Day 2025, so come and see for yourself! Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/j7x-aWYBYb8

The Queen of Horror Rises! Anne and Chris Rice

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Queen of Horror Rises! Anne and Chris Rice Karel Cast 24-187 Happy New Year She may be gone, but her work lives on. Interview with the Vampire is a hit show on AMC, her books sell like hotcakes and Her son is accomplished author all by himself. I had the pleasure of sitting with Anne and Christopher Rice just months before her death and it was magical and mystical! Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/0VcrtkTf1QE

Very High Tea, Velvet Chocolat and More

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:00:08 +0000

Very High Tea, Velvet Chocolat and More Karel Cast 24-183 On this special Holiday Karel Cast, first we go to High Tea at Cobblestone Cottage in Las Vegas to encourage you to do something nice for yourself this holiday season; something you love. I go with BFF Steve Cabral and Ember and we have just a great time. Then, it's off to the kitchen. You've seen these Chocolat Velvetizers on Social Media for hot chocolate, but are they any good? Well, let's hang out in the kitchen and use one, shall we? What ends up happening, and is it ALL that? And then a Quick Look at President Musk? As well as the horror out of Germany on the first day of the Holiday week. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/GfvJuxGvBdw

80% Of Your Life Comes From Here; Islamaphobia Still Reigns

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

80% Of Your Life Comes From Here; Islamaphobia Still Reigns Karel Cast 24-186 The port of Los Angeles is where 80% of your goods come from and where, if tariffs happen it will change the entire port. Let’s go take a look at the port and see what it’s actually like inside. Islamaphobia is not new and they were very worried under Trump. Well, they’re worried again. We went and spoke to some at a peace rally in Long Beach including Congressman Garcia. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/xdLt0pidH0E

90s Icon Marc Summers Plus Super 90s Quiz We Love the 90s!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

90s Icon Marc Summers Plus Super 90s Quiz We Love the 90s! Karel Cast 24-185 As the year closes, nostalgia is bound to pop up and what better decade to remember than the '90s! And who better to remember it with than Marc Summers. You loved him on Double Dare, and he's been on Broadway with a new play that set records as well. And let's not forget the show he and I did together, produced by Woody Fraiser, Ultimate Revenge. Plus, there's a great movie about him. Join he and I as he talks about the trials he had to overcome to continue to be an enduring icon. In memory of Woody Fraiser. Plus, the late Daniel Charleston, a product of growing up in the 90s joins me for a 90s quiz....how will you rate? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/G3i7jOnW3JE

Merry Christmas! Let's Sing and Eat!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas! Let's Sing and Eat! Karel Cast 24-184 Merry Christmas from The Karel Cast! Let's take a look back on the Christmas and talk about dining a little healthier and why most of America doesn't do it. Join Jewels Long Beach, Amy Brown, DJ Valentino Rose and me before I was vegan (and I hate it). Then let's talk about the history of Christmas songs with Morgan Mallory and the Late Daniel Charleston. And let's take time to reflect and try and have a very merry Christmas. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/E8gKpqHAxv4

Leslie Marshall Show - AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer on How Organized Labor is Prepping for a 2nd Trump Term

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. The two discuss: - Why there is no source that Union workers trust more for information about politics than their fellow Union workers - How, despite the massive headwinds Democrats faced in this year's elections, Union voters turned out for Harris by a margin of 57%-41%, a slight advantage over 2020, after months of person-to-person contact focused heavily on pocketbook issues - How, the Union vote, almost single handedly, kept the presidential race close across the Blue Wall and other battlegrounds. It also propelled Democratic Senate candidates to victory in closely contested races - S.T. Redmond's take on the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary - His reaction to the selection of Gwynne Wilcox to succeed Lauren McFerran as the new chair of the NLRB - His concern and frustration at House Republicans, President-Elect Trump and Elon Musk forcing the federal government to the brink of a shutdown, and how it would leave so many hard working Americans without a paycheck right before the Holidays In 2022, S.T. Redmond he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement.His path to the federation’s second-highest office began in 1973, when he went to work at Reynolds Metals Company in Chicago and became a member of the United Steelworkers (USW). He was active in his local union almost immediately, serving as shop steward and eventually vice president. He served three terms as local president. In 2021, Redmond was elected president of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, a prestigious international post. The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.

A Turning Point-Backlash

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:27:14 +0000

A shocking murder on The Avenue of the Americas, and the surprising response of many Americans revealed that we are capable of compassion and outrage at the same time. Today’s commentary looks at how the healthcare insurance industry is more reviled than the New England Patriots in their Super Bowl-winning rampage years. I hope you’ll take a listen.

Rep. Ro Khanna Pitches 'New Economic Deal,' Along with Healthcare & Political Reforms

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The guest host for today's 'Leslie Marshall Show' episode 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 joined by Rep. Ro Khanna, who represents California's 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving his fourth term. As a leading progressive in the House, Rep, Khanna is working to restore American manufacturing and technology leadership, improve the lives of working people, and advance U.S. leadership on climate, human rights, and diplomacy around the world. Brad and Rep. Khanna discuss his 'new economic deal,' and how Democrats need to talk about economic revitalization in de-industrialized towns, and how they're going to give Americans a raise. Rep. Khanna highlights the sad irony that Republicans who were just elected to power, are not going to do anything to address the main economic issues that Americans are clamoring for help with. Instead, they are talking about dismantling the social safety net, killing the CFPB, and cutting healthcare programs to fund tax cuts for the rich. However, Rep. Khanna highlights how when Americans mobilized during the last Trump administration to prevent cuts to popular domestic programs, they were successful. He believes that there is a viable path to stop these cuts again, as long as Americans make their voices heard in massive numbers in opposing these cuts. Rep. Khanna also argues that 'Medicare for all' needs to be the Democrats' North Star for healthcare, and that then the party can talk about the incremental measures that they can use to get there. A recent study by Yale epidemiologists found that Medicare for All would save around 68,000 lives a year while reducing U.S. health care spending by around 13%, or $450 billion a year. Rep. Khanna also details a bill that he co-sponsored with Senator Bernie Sanders that would eliminate medical debt. He uses the staggering fact that 42% of Cancer patients go bankrupt within two years of being diagnosed to highlight why this is so necessary. Lastly, Rep. Khanna discusses his brand new political reform and anti-corruption bill designed to clean up corruption in politics. The plan calls for: - 12-year term limits for Members of Congress; - A ban on Members of Congress from holding and trading individual stocks during the Member’s tenure; - A ban on Members of Congress and candidates for the House and Senate from accepting contributions from political action committees and lobbyists, and a lifetime ban on lobbying for Members of Congress; - A binding code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices; and 18-year term limits and regular appointments for future Supreme Court Justices, requiring a new Justice to be added and another to rotate off every two years. Rep. Khanna serves on the House Armed Services Committee as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies and Information Systems (CITI), as co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, a member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, and on the Oversight and Accountability Committee, where he previously chaired the Environmental Subcommittee. His website is www.Khanna.House.gov. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon.

Leslie Marshall Show - Student Debt Updates on SAVE Lawsuits, Changes to Repayment Plans, and More!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 03:51:18 +0000

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they share updates on the SAVE lawsuits, discuss changes to existing repayment plans, and provide guidance for those struggling to afford their monthly payments. They also feature a special guest who addresses the impacts of student debt on mental health and wellness. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres, and Licensed Psychologist, Bryan Harnsberger. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is www.StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.

Code Wack - Forsaken? The problem with for-profit health care

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:32:23 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What questionable justifications did a major insurance company give to repeatedly deny coverage to treat a baby’s brain tumor? What would have been the financial impact on the family if they had to pay for their baby's treatment out-of-pocket? What specific health policies could we implement to avoid situations like this? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Eunice Stallman, a psychiatrist in Idaho and mother of two-year-old Zoey, who has suffered seizures and developmental delays because of a brain tumor discovered when she was an infant. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

The Leslie Marshall Show - 12/10/24 - 2024 AAM 'Made in America Holiday Gift Guide'

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:58:11 +0000

Leslie is joined by Elizabeth Brotherton-Bunch, Beth oversees communications for the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), helping to spread the word about smart public policies that guide the creation of family-supporting factory jobs. The two discuss this year's AAM 'Made in American Holiday Gift Guide.' They cover a mix of some of this year's incredible companies and gifts. Here's more on it directly from AAM: "The Alliance for American Manufacturing is thrilled to unveil the 11th edition of the Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, our annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. We worked especially hard this year to find Made in USA companies that have not been included in the guide before, so we can shine a spotlight on even more great American makers and manufacturers. We also purposely selected an eclectic mix of items at a variety of price points, so there’s something Made in America for everyone on your list! If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, scroll to the bottom of this page for previous editions of the guide, or check out the Made in America Directory. We’ve grouped gift ideas by category on this page, but you can also navigate it by state. Happy shopping!" Check out the gift guide at http://www.TinyURL.com/2024AAMGiftGuide. AAM's website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Beth's handle is @ebrotherton.

A Turning Point - Saddest Day

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

I guess I could have called today’s commentary, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” but when I wrote it, the subject matter—Trump’s retribution via unqualified loyalists in the highest positions in government—just made me sad. I think I managed (barely) to find some humor in all this. Either way, it’s short, and won’t depress you any more than you already are. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News 12-05-2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

U.N. court to rule on landmark climate case; North Carolina town sues Duke Energy over climate deception; South Africa's High Court blocks new coal plants; PLUS: Global warming now the dominant driver of drought in the U.S. West... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Green News 12-03-2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

U.N. plastics treaty negotiations collapse in South Korea; U.N. COP29 climate talks end with weak agreement in Azerbaijan; PLUS: Extreme drought is an immigration issue, study warns... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Coverage denied: A doctor's fight to save her own baby

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Imagine learning that your baby girl has a brain tumor that’s causing seizures and disrupting her development, and your health insurance company is denying coverage for treatment her pediatric oncologist says she needs to survive and thrive? What would you do? Where did one mother turn when repeated health insurance denials delayed time-sensitive treatment to shrink her baby’s tumor? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Eunice Stallman, a psychiatrist in Idaho and clinical faculty at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the University of Washington Boise Psychiatry Residency Program. Her daughter Zoey is two years old now and still undergoing medical treatment. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Leslie Marshall Show -12/2/24- Slim House Majority a Problem for GOP's Legislative Goals? Hunter Biden Pardon

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

🦃✨ Thanksgiving is Wicked 2025 🦃✨ || Really Karel 2025

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:05:46 +0000

🦃✨ Thanksgiving is Wicked 2025 🦃✨ || Really Karel 2025 Wicked is taking over the box office this Thanksgiving. But what can a story of friendship, sisterhood, and a fake Wizard tell us in 2024? Plenty. And another film, not as big, but more important, is out there and you must see it. Why the movie “2073” scared the hell out of me. And, it’s cooking day today. How do you Thanksgiving? Early in day? Later? And why do we remember what the day is really about anyway? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or / reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel 📌 The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. 🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:- ▶️ https://youtube.com/live/LU281CtCwbE ▶️ https://youtube.com/live/A6SYXSiHSKs ▶️ https://youtube.com/live/gUs-pPLFNbY ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1REkfbX6kQ&t=17s 🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@ReallyKarel ⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. do your own research. ✖️ 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and image that are property of "Really Karel" You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided 👉 @ReallyKarel 🏷️ Related Keywords: Thanksgiving quotes, wicked trailer, Thanksgiving decorations, Thanksgiving dessert, wicked movie, Thanksgiving recipes, wicked, Thanksgiving traditions, england, ariana grande, cynthia erivo, ariana grande wicked, Thanksgiving dinner, Thanksgiving history, Thanksgiving ideas, thanksgiving, Thanksgiving turkey, Thanksgiving crafts, Thanksgiving 2023, Thanksgiving meal, wicked,thanksgiving,wicked movie,ariana grande wicked,thanksgiving parade,macy's thanksgiving day parade,wicked trailer,thanksgiving makeup,thanksgiving movies,cute thanksgiving makeup,#wicked,ariana grande wicked movie,thanksgiving day parade,thanksgiving pies austin,wicked movie trailer,mac cosmetics thanksgiving deals,macys thanksgiving day parade,macy’s thanksgiving day parade,wicked touring,wicked 20th anniversary 🎯𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:- #wicked #thanksgiving #wickedmovie #arianagrandewicked #thanksgivingparade #macysthanksgivingdayparade #wickedtrailer #thanksgivingmakeup #thanksgivingmovies #cutethanksgivingmakeup #arianagrandewickedmovie #thanksgivingdayparade #thanksgivingpiesaustin #wickedmovietrailer #maccosmeticsthanksgivingdeals #macysthanksgivingdayparade #macysparade #wickedtouring #wicked20thanniversary #holidaycelebrations #thanksgivingfun #nepalimovie #nepalifullmovie #loveisintheair #fullmovie #thescopiaeffectfullfreemovie #thelovenyougiveme #thescopiaeffectfreemovie #theforgottenpodcast #thescopiaeffectfullmovie #thescopiaeffectmovie #moviecentral #arpanthapamovie #loveisintheairstory #loveisintheairengsub #sci_fiactionmovies #actionmovies2023 #englishscifi #movie2023 #anupbaralmovie #superhitnepalimovie #nepalicinema 🎯 Please share with your friends and family. Also don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to notify you if I post a new video. Much love and God bless

Code Wack - Trump End Medicare for All

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What can be done to protect health care for the most vulnerable in the aftermath of Trump's victory? What does another Trump administration mean for single payer both nationally and in the states? How do many union leaders feel about single payer, and why? If we had Medicare for All, what other benefits could unions bargain for? To find out, we recently interviewed Ada Briceño, chair of Orange County Democrats and co-chair of Unite Here Local 11, which represents tens of thousands of workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, and sports arenas in Southern California and Arizona. This is the second episode in a two-part series.

Leslie Marshall Show -11/25/24- Trump's Alarming Cabinet Choices

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:35:27 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show -11/22/24 - The Power of International Solidarity

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 03:31:10 +0000

Leslie is joined by Kevin Mapp, the USW’s International Vice President of Human Affairs. Kevin coordinates bargaining in the union’s health care, containers, public sector and ship building sectors. The pair discuss the power of international solidarity in the case of Bridgestone. Multinational corporations operate globally, oftentimes attempting to pit workers in different countries against each other in a race to the bottom on wages and working conditions. Unionized workers, however, understand that the only answer to large-scale corporate greed is global solidarity. - The USW works with global labor federations like IndustriALL and UNI so that they can share information about operations in different countries. - The USW maintains formal strategic alliances with at least six other unions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. Nowhere has this been more urgent than in Liberia, where workers on Bridgestone’s massive rubber plantation have been struggling for decades to improve their working conditions. Japanese-owned Bridgestone is one of the world’s largest tire and rubber manufacturers. It employs more than 125,000 workers worldwide, including approximately 4,000 members of the USW. In Harbel, Liberia, Bridgestone operates the world’s largest contiguous rubber plantation, covering some 185 square miles. It’s owned by Bridgestone subsidiary, Firestone Liberia, and approximately 7,000 workers reside there with their families. - These workers both live and work on the plantation, buying food from the company store and sending their children to schools run by the company. - The work is difficult, slashing bush, tapping trees, draining latex into metal buckets that weigh 65 pounds each when full, and carrying them long distances to weigh stations. - This latex then goes straight into the North American supply chain, serving as the starting point for American-made tires. In 1990, Terry Renninger, then president of Bridgestone’s Liberia operations, said, “The best way to think of it is as an old Southern plantation.” Indeed, in the years leading up to the formation of their union, the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), workers endured what a 2005 human rights lawsuit called “forced labor, the modern equivalent of slavery.” In 2007, workers successfully organized, and since then they’ve been making incremental progress in improving working conditions on the plantation, though serious problems remain regarding wages, health care, housing, workplace safety, and more. On top of this, in 2019, Bridgestone fired more than 2,000 workers, forcing them instead to work for contractors, doing the same work but earning significantly lower wages without benefits or other protections provided by FAWUL’s contract. According to the U.S.-based Solidarity Center: - One of the big benefits they lost was the education promised to their children, who now must walk long distances through difficult terrain to attend classes in open-air classrooms without desks or other supplies. - Workers struggle to afford protective glasses, boots, or gloves. - Living conditions are cramped, and payment for food comes out of workers’ paychecks, which can sometimes leave them with zero or negative balances on their pay slips. Since then, these workers have pushed back, with the support of unions like the USW, as well as the Solidarity Center and others. - On Aug. 31, 2024, contractors voted overwhelmingly to unionize and are attempting to rejoin FAWUL. - FAWUL is currently in negotiations with Bridgestone, and one of the key issues is the fate of contractors. The USW has been proud to provide strategic and bargaining support, but the true strength comes from workers themselves who have shown they’re willing to take action. The outcome of these negotiations is still not certain, but it’s clear that workers – across the world – are strongest when they’re united.

A Turning Point - How

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It is truly all over but the shouting. Donald Trump has convinced a plurality of voters to send him back to the White House. In acceptance of the new reality, Joe and Mika went to Mar-a-Lago, not as they said, to go to war, but to go to work. Work on understanding the new administration and maybe the bifurcated soul of a nation. Here’s a brief commentary on how 45 became 47. It’s important to understand, so let’s get started.

Code Wack - Taking stock: Health care in the wake of the 2024 elections

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What could a Trump White House mean for your health care and your family’s? What might it mean for public health at a time when the nation is still reeling from the devastating COVID-19 pandemic? And which populations stand to lose the most? To find out, we spoke to Ada Briceño, chair of Orange County Democrats and co-chair of Unite Here Local 11, which represents tens of thousands of workers in hotels, restaurants, airports, and sports arenas in Southern California and Arizona. Ada is also a former National Steering Committee Member for the Labor Campaign for Single-Payer. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Code Wack - n Act of Congress? The essential, impossible fight against health insurer profiteering

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:34:27 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Why have healthcare giants like United Health and Cigna been purging some of their commercial accounts and pivoting to government-funded programs like Medicare Advantage and Medicaid? How is this affecting patients? And what is the government doing about it? To find out, we spoke with Wendell Potter, a former health insurance industry executive turned whistleblower, the New York Times bestselling author of Deadly Spin and the president of the Center for Health and Democracy. He’s also the author of the Substack newsletter HEALTH CARE un-covered which chronicles out-of-control profiteering in U.S. health care, its impact on everyday Americans, and potential policy solutions. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Code Wack - Is Aussie health care really better?

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:33:34 +0000

How do some Australians, who have single-payer health care they call Medicare, view the American healthcare system? What do they think about the many people in America who need to have a job to get health insurance? Who set their wedding day with their health insurance in mind? Or who have health insurance but go bankrupt anyway, because it doesn't cover all their medical bills? To find out, we spoke to Australian Anna Candler, founder and CEO of The Circular Water Company. Through frequent visits to family in the U.S., Anna has gained firsthand insight into the stark differences between the Australian and American healthcare models. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Code Wack - Health care in the Land Down Under

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

How does Australia's healthcare system work and why is it considered one of the best in the world? What are some of the ways the Australian healthcare system, which they call Medicare, and private health insurance differ from ours? An Australian citizen, Anna is founder and CEO of The Circular Water Company in Sydney. Through frequent visits to family in the United States, particularly in Maryland, she's gained firsthand insight into the stark differences between the Australian and American healthcare models. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

A Turning Point - Hijinx

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Our ex-president is so secure in the knowledge that he will win election to the presidency that he is not even pretending to mount an actual campaign. Just rallies where the base swoons, and he sways—thirty-nine minutes of swaying in fact—instead of speaking. So convinced is he, that when he does speak, it’s only about his enemies (in case you’ve been living under a rock, that anyone who publicly disagrees with him. We take a look at that and some other peculiarities in today’s commentary. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 10-29-2024

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Climate and the U.S. economy are on the ballot; World on pace for significant and dangerous warming without faster action, U.N. report warns; PLUS: Biden cracks down on lead paint, a serious threat to America's children... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack Data Justice

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What is “data justice” and how does it inform and refine health policies for invisibilized communities? What policy solutions are needed to reduce health disparities among people, especially marginalized Latinx and indigenous communities? What role does the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California play in advancing the health of vulnerable communities throughout the state? And what are the hopes and fears of these communities when it comes to their health and the upcoming presidential election? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Seciah Aquino, executive director of the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

A Turning Point - New Sheriff

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Time was, Kamala was a lousy retail politician. That we then, and this is now. She’s apparently a quick study. As a media coach, I guessed I 2020 that VP was the end of the road for her, because I’ve never seen anyone gain so much poise and distinction. In my experience, you have “it” or you don’t. I’m glad to be proven wrong. She’s turned into a great pol. We discuss this and some other related topics on today’s commentary. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.

Public health advocacy: Leveraging the immigrant experience

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Public health advocacy requires considerable insight into the major issues that affect communities. How best to gain this insight? What role does direct personal experience play? Today Seciah Aquino, DrPH, MS shares how her lived experience as an immigrant has informed her work as Executive Director of a leading health equity advocacy organization, the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. How did her experience, first as a young child in Guatemala and later as an immigrant living in Gardena, California, inspire her to pursue higher education and transform her life, and the lives of others? And how did that experience inform her response to the COVID pandemic?

'Green News Report' - October 15, 2024

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Hurricane Milton is gone, but Florida is still grappling with its toxic aftermath; Trump's lies about FEMA disrupt disaster aid to North Carolina; PLUS: The U.K. ditches coal for good... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

GREEN NEWS - 10-08-2024

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Just over a week since the last deadly storm, Florida braces for powerful Hurricane Milton; Donald Trump is lying about the federal response to Hurricane Helene for political gain; PLUS: New study finds hurricanes have hidden death tolls, many years later... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

CODE WACK - A 'giant shell game?' The egregious gimmicks of corporate health care

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rebate aggregators? Group purchasing? Vertical integration? How exactly do Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, operate to maximize profit? And how are everyday Americans suffering from these practices? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, national board secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program, a single-payer advocacy coalition that boasts more than 25,000 members, and former chief medical officer for one of the largest PBMs in the country. This is the second episode in a two-part series.

Code Wack - 'Incestuous exploitation?' PBMs and corporate healthcare consolidation

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

We’re taking another look at Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs. Why were PBMs started and how did they morph to become one of the most powerful entities in health care? Why have they caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission? How are they a threat to consumers? To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, the national board secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program and former chief medical officer of one of the biggest PBMs in the country. This is the first episode in a two-part series.

There's No Stopping the Rampant Ridiculous

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:40:56 +0000

There's No Stopping the Rampant Ridiculous Karel Cast 24-134 Streaming services are now ridiculous. We pay a streaming service to watch their shows and they now serve us ads. Tivo and cable were, in fact, better. We watched what we wanted when we wanted and fast-forwarded through the ads. So why don't we go back? Café Bastille in San Francisco is closing...because of lack of business. Restaurants all over Vegas are closing. They're blaming a lot ... but what' s really to blame? The cost. And our habits have changed post pandemic. So where are we eating now? Verizon went down and millions across the country had no phones. Why don't we all have satellite phone capability or minimally why don't cell phone companies have satellite backup? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Media and more. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is supported by you at patreon.com/reallykarel Please donate even just $5 a month to help keep the antics of this big gay guy and his little dog Ember going strong in Las Vegas. https://youtube.com/live/Ys0sHHN_eSk

CODE WACK - Jacked up premiums & chaos? Why your health care is on the line this November

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What’s at stake in health care with the upcoming federal election? Would Donald Trump really try to repeal the Affordable Care Act - again? Would Kamala Harris continue fighting to rein in the skyrocketing cost of medicine? What will be the fate of Biden-era policies like enhanced tax credits limiting the cost of health insurance premiums? Or access to reproductive health care (including contraception)? With so much up in the air, how is Families USA, a leading national, non-partisan voice for healthcare consumers, responding? To find out, we spoke to Anthony Wright, Families USA’s new executive director. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Code Wack - Patient-centered health care? The fight to change our disempowering system

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:13:28 +0000

This time on Code WACK! The fight for affordable, accessible health care in the U.S. has gone on for decades. Who’s in the fight to win solutions that improve health care for everyone? What policies are they working on? Today we’re featuring the Washington DC-based Families USA, a leading national nonpartisan voice for healthcare consumers. We welcome their new executive director, Anthony Wright, who previously served for 22 years as executive director of Health Access California. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Anthony Wright. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Trump Lies About Immigrants & Social Security; Harris Plan to Raise Min Wage & Eliminate Tax on Tips

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:19:41 +0000

Leslie is joined by Brendan Duke, Senior Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. The pair discuss two of his most recent pieces for CAP. (both listed below) 1. "Donald Trump Is Lying About Immigrants and Social Security/Medicare" (https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/donald-trump-is-lying-about-immigrants-and-social-security-medicare/) 2. "Harris’ Plan To Raise the Minimum Wage and Eliminate Tax on Tips Would Benefit Service and Hospitality Workers" (www.americanprogressaction.org/article/harris-plan-to-raise-the-minimum-wage-and-eliminate-tax-on-tips-would-benefit-service-and-hospitality-workers/) Previously, Brendan was a senior policy adviser at the White House National Economic Council for the Biden-Harris administration, and a member of their presidential transition team. Duke estimated the cost of various provisions of the 'American Rescue Plan' and of the administration’s 'Build Back Better' plan, as well as helped develop its overall budgetary frameworks. He also worked on the administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, where he served as the National Economic Council’s point person on supply chain data during the port congestion crisis of 2021, and the infant formula crisis of 2022. His handle on X is @Brendan_Duke.

Breast Cancer Awareness; Social Media Linked to Eating Disorders in Kids

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:07:15 +0000

Leslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms. Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging. The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in October, and what folks can do to protect themselves and their families from the dangerous disease. Then, the pair comments on a new study linking social media to eating disorders in kids and young teens. Dr. Saphier is author of FOX News Books' best-seller "Love, Mom," which shines a light on maternal love with powerful first person stories from the FOX News family and beyond. In addition to her clinical, research and media responsibilities, Dr. Saphier holds leadership and advisory positions at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, New Jersey Department of Health, and Radiological Society of New Jersey. Her website is www.NicoleSaphierMD.com and her handle on X is @NBSaphierMD.

Latest on Harris & Trump's Presidential Campaigns; CNN Military Analyst Talks Ukraine And Gaza

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:08:19 +0000

Interest Rates Stunt Manufacturing, NAFTA's Lingering Damage, Biden's Industrial Policies Bear Fruit

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:42:40 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how high interest rates are crushing U.S. manufacturing's potential growth, NAFTA's lingering damage in the rust belt, and how the Biden administration's industrial policies are actually turning the tide on U.S. competitiveness. For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. The website for AAM is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.

A Turning Point - IRA

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:16:12 +0000

I’m finding it both hilarious and divisive that Republicans did all they could to stop the transformative legislation that President Biden managed to push across the finish line. They all voted against each and every bill that have proven their worth time and time again, to the extent that Republicans love to take credit for bills they worked against. Today, a short commentary on the Inflation Reduction Act that has, agains the will of our right wing, worked wonders.

Code Wack - What’s being done to stop pharmaceutical pirates?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:15:23 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What are lawmakers and the Federal Trade Commission doing about Pharmacy Benefit Managers and their undue influence over drug prices and access? Who is watching out for consumers when the pharmaceutical industry pursues self-serving arrangements? And what’s the impact on independent pharmacies and their patients? To find out, we recently interviewed Hannah Garden-Monheit, director of the Office of Policy Planning, Federal Trade Commission. Prior to joining the FTC, Garden-Monheit worked at the National Economic Council (NEC), where she served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director for Competition Council Policy. At the NEC, she was extensively involved in shaping the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, and much more. This is the second episode in a two part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Renowned Economist Proposes Free Retraining for Higher Paying Jobs; Harris-Trump Debate Preview

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:54:38 +0000

Leslie is first joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. The two discuss his latest piece for 'Washington Monthly' titled, "Kamala Harris Still Has Time for a Big New Idea in Economic Policy." Dr. Shapiro explains how the fading prospect of upward mobility for Americans without college degrees is a major issue that concerns millions of voters. He proposes that one way to help people raise their incomes is by offering free retraining for higher-paying jobs. He also details how the plan would work, and how much it would cost (which may surprise you!). The full article is available at www.sonecon.com/blog, along with all of Dr. Shapiro's other writing. Then, Leslie is joined by Brad Bannon, who 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. The two preview tonight's presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. This includes discussions about whether V.P. Harris will deliver the policy message voters say they want to hear, which version of Trump shows up onstage, abortion, the Economy, and more. Dr. Shapiro brings broad knowledge and experience in economics and politics based on his government service and decades of conducting analysis and providing advice to U.S. presidents, senators, representatives and governors, as well as foreign leaders and senior executives at numerous Fortune 100 companies. His views are respected in the United States and around the world, and he has helped develop numerous policies that affect investment, taxation, regulation, trade and government spending here and abroad. His website is www.Sonecon.comm and his handle on X is @RobShapiro. You can hear Brad guest host for Leslie each Monday from 3-4pm ET with his own program, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon.' Brad also writes a political column each week for 'The Hill.' You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on X is @BradBannon and on Facebook is at @DeadlineDCWithBradBannon.

Leslie Marshall Show - 9/9/24 - Racism In The Presidential Election; Harris-Trump Debate Preview

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:07:06 +0000

Leslie Marshall Show - Challenges to SAVE Student Loan Plan, Latest on Student Debt Cancellation

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:22:19 +0000

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the latest challenges to the SAVE plan, why millions of folks don't have to make monthly payments right now, and what's going on with the latest student debt cancellation plan. They also alert folks of upcoming deadlines and who benefits from taking action. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Special Projects & 'Free the Degree' Director, Sabrina Ashley Cereceres. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.

Code Wack - How pharmaceutical profiteers are screwing us over

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:59:39 +0000

This time on Code WACK! So you might have heard the term pharmacy benefit managers – or PBMs – in the news. But what are they? How did these middlemen get to be so powerful? How are they causing drug prices to skyrocket? And what’s the Federal Trade Commission doing about it? To find out, we recently interviewed Hannah Garden-Monheit, the FTC’s director of the Office of Policy Planning. Prior to joining the FTC, Garden-Monheit worked at the National Economic Council (NEC), where she served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director for Competition Council Policy. At the NEC, she was extensively involved in shaping the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, and much more. This is the first episode in a two part series.

Children on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal Trial

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:20:22 +0000

Leslie is joined by Author Eliza Sultan and District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District, Barbara Romo. The pair are here to talk about Eliza's book, "Children on the Front Lines of Justice: Report Sexual Abuse and Survive the Criminal Trial," which D.A. Romo wrote the foreword in. "Children On the Front Lines of Justice” is the story of a brave brother and sister, May and Charlie, who testify against a family member at his criminal trial. They must be brave and tell the truth about sexual abuse. The story is narrated from the children’s perspective. The objective of the book is to help children, parents, caregivers, guardians and anyone working with these survivors to have an idea of what to expect- when faced with having to testify. Any child from age 2-18 faced with having to testify at a criminal trial could benefit from this story of valiance and justice. The book is also a resource that prosecutors, advocates, and anyone who is touched by the justice system could share with families facing this experience. Eliza and her kids hope that the book will help children and their families know that they are not alone in their experience. The book is available on Amazon at this link:https://a.co/d/0eCnTSW Eliza Sultan is an author, writer of op-eds, legislative advocate, self-described pain-in-the-activist, and mother of two children. She became active on issues of child testimony reform and child welfare after her family experienced first-hand the toll that participating in the criminal justice process takes on a family, particularly the issue of children testifying in open-court in front of someone who harmed them. Inspired by the courage of her children, Eliza began advocating to bring awareness to these issues and push for legislative and policy change that reflects the reality of the trauma that the judicial process itself exacts on families. In addition to her book, Eliza continues her advocacy through speaking engagements and consultation with policy leaders across the country, and she anticipates expanding her advocacy into other areas of the justice system that impact children. You can follow her on Instagram where her handle is @ESultanAdvocacy. Barbara Romo is District Attorney of New Mexico's 13th Judicial District. She’s been practicing law in New Mexico for over 24 years, having worked for eight years in the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office prosecuting a variety of felonies and heading up the Felony Crimes Against Children Unit, exclusively prosecuting felony crimes against children and homicides. As a prosecutor, Barbara has prosecuted every type of felony and has tried over 100 cases before juries specializing in crimes against children, sexual assault and homicides. She has worked for the New Mexico Victim's Rights Project as a victims' rights attorney, providing legal representation to crime victims as well as providing training and assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, and other agencies who assist victims of crime. Barbara has been much lauded receiving the Community Service Prosecutor of the year award in 2018, Prosecutor of the Year in 2016, Rookie Prosecutor of the Year in 1997 all from the New Mexico District Attorney Association.

Teamsters President Talks Unionizing Workers at Amazon, United Airlines and Costco

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:22:24 +0000

Leslie is joined by Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The two discuss the Teamsters winning a groundbreaking joint employer decision against Amazon, United Airlines Teamsters rallying nationwide for a strong new contract, and Costco fleet drivers overwhelmingly authorizing a strike. Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.Teamster.org for more information. Follow them on X and Instagram, where their handle is @Teamsters, and “like” them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Teamsters. Sean's handle on X is @TeamsterSOB.

Code Wack - Privatization ‘on steroids?’ What health care could look like under Trump

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:14:46 +0000

As the United States faces an election possibly unlike any other in our history, we wonder about the future of our healthcare system. What changes might we expect under President Trump, or President Harris? What would a new administration mean for single-payer efforts in states like California and Oregon? And what about Medicare, a lifeline for so many vulnerable Americans? To find out we spoke to the one and only Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now coalition and former healthcare constituency director for Bernie 2020. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Project 2025: The Plan to Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:23:58 +0000

Leslie is joined by Joe Radosevich. He is the Vice President for Campaigns and Outreach in the Advocacy and Outreach Department at the Center for American Progress. He works across teams to advance the organization’s priorities with external partners and elected leaders. Leslie and Joe discuss the extensive piece he co-wrote with Will Ragland, titled, "Project 2025: The Plan To Seize Power by Gutting America’s System of Checks and Balances." Here is the beginning of the eye-opening guide: "The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is a road map for how a new far-right presidential administration can take over the country. The project contains four components: a 920-page book with far-right policy proposals, a personnel database of loyalists ready to replace tens of thousands of civil servants, a private online training center, and an unpublished plan for the first 180 days of a new administration. Many of the proposals in Project 2025 are sweeping and would eliminate fundamental personal freedoms while cutting the take-home pay of millions of Americans. Unsurprisingly, Project 2025’s policies to increase taxes on the middle class, allow corporations to stop paying workers overtime, implement a national abortion ban, and raise the retirement age for Social Security are wildly unpopular. That is why the most striking aspect of Project 2025 is a new strategy to gut the system of checks and balances that has long protected Americans’ personal freedoms. This strategy would concentrate power in the hands of the president—and set in motion a plan to flood the civil service with far-right loyalists to seize control of independent agencies. It is a playbook written for an authoritarian administration. This new vision would make it even harder for the American people to have a say in their government or oppose policies they disagree with. The scope of Project 2025 is extensive. An ongoing series from the Center for American Progress unpacks specific proposals in Project 2025, from raising the cost of prescription drugs and restricting access to contraception, to slashing funding for early childhood and K-12 education. There are proposals to end civil rights protections, exploit the most vulnerable Americans, stop safeguards that protect clean drinking water, halt action to combat the climate crisis, and open the door to an unprecedented level of corruption at the expense of the public. Taken together, Project 2025 is a plan for a presidency focused on consolidating and holding on to power. Many of the policies listed in the public 920-page agenda can be grouped into three core areas: - Gut the U.S. system of checks and balances to consolidate power. - Take away Americans’ fundamental personal freedoms. - Raise costs on the middle class to give the wealthy billions." Read the rest at this link: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/project-2025-the-plan-to-seize-power-by-gutting-americas-system-of-checks-and-balances/ Before joining American Progress, Joe served in a variety of senior roles for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. As Governor Shapiro’s Chief of Staff, Joe led the combined legal and communications strategy that successfully defended Pennsylvania’s election results in 2020, and expanded the role of the Pennsylvania attorney general’s office into labor and environmental crimes. The website for The Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org.

Leslie Marshall Show - 8/27/24 - AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Talks Presidential Election

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:20:25 +0000

Leslie is joined by Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO. On June 13, 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest ranking African American officer in the history of America’s labor movement. He first discusses with Leslie why, as President, Donald Trump was a disaster for workers and their unions. Then, Fred details that the AFL-CIO supports Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting every day to lift up working people. Next, he explains how the 'Blue Wall' has been built by organized labor. Finally, Fred recaps how he and his fellow Union leaders championed Vice President Kamala Harris as the choice for working class folks in a series of speeches on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention last week. The website for the AFL-CIO is www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Fred's handle on X is @STRedmond.

Leslie Marshall Show - DNC Recap; RFK Jr Endorses Trump, and Why Democrats Are Better on the Economy

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:20:02 +0000

The Leslie Marshall Show - 8/23/24 - Expert Analysis of Harris' Plan to Make Housing More Affordable

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:37:14 +0000

Leslie is joined by Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is part of their Housing Finance Policy Center. Jim is also owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market. The two discuss the Opinion piece he co-wrote for the Washington Post with Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. It's titled, "Harris Plan Could Solve the Longtime Affordable Housing Crisis." (Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/harris-affordable-housing/) Before joining Urban in 2013, Jim Parrott spent several years in the Obama White House as a senior adviser at the National Economic Council, where he led the team of advisers charged with counseling the cabinet and president on housing issues. Before his time in the White House, Parrott was counsel to Secretary Donovan at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The website for the Urban Institute is www.Urban.org.

Code Wack. - Your needs vs the 'financial incentives of your insurance plan?'

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:28:13 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What’s been happening on the healthcare front since California Senate Bill 770, which paves the way for a single-payer healthcare system, was passed last year? What’s the process and the timeline? What are the necessary next steps to winning single payer in the Golden State and why is it so important to achieving healthcare equity? To find out we spoke to the one and only Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now coalition and former healthcare constituency director for Bernie 2020.

Leslie Marshall Show -8/19/24- Environmental Stakes in the Presidential Race; Live from the DNC!

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:14:37 +0000

Code Wack - Need out-of-state coverage? Get ready to jump through hoops & pay through the nose.

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:10:39 +0000

This time on Code WACK! How far did one man have to go to get the health insurance he needed to cover a specialized surgery in another state? Despite jumping through many hoops to even qualify to buy the coverage he needed, why did he still end up paying tens of thousands of dollars in out of pocket costs? How much would you be willing to pay for the freedom to consult the doctor of your choice? We recently spoke to Rand, a commercial property manager, writer and father of three in Southern California who shared the formidable health and insurance challenges that he’s faced with us. Rand asked that we not use his last name for this interview. This is the second of a two-part series with Rand. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Leslie Marshall Show - 8/13/24 - Harris and Walz Deliver Wins For Workers

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:37:21 +0000

Leslie is joined by Roxanne Brown, the USW’s International Vice President at Large, who oversees the union’s public policy and legislative agenda as well as its political work. She has spent more than two decades advancing policies on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies on behalf of USW members. She has extensive experience in manufacturing, environmental and energy policy. The two discuss how Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Tim Walz, have been delivering wins for workers throughout their public service lives. It comes down to values: Working people need a candidate who will fight for them. USW members told their leadership that they most value retirement security, affordable health care, labor laws that support their ability to form Unions and negotiate strong contracts, alongside safe, healthy workplaces, worker-centered trade, and a strong industrial policy that supports American manufacturing. Vice President Kamala Harris, and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have a strong record delivering on all these issues. Vice President Kamala Harris serves as a crucial part of the most pro-labor administration of our lifetimes, which breathed new life into domestic manufacturing and established the nation’s first industrial policy in decades. This includes infrastructure and other investments rooted in strong 'Buy America' provisions. Policies to build stronger, more resilient supply chains. She took charge of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, breaking down barriers for workers forming Unions. She also walked the picket line with striking UAW workers. Harris was also the tie breaker on a number of key votes that advanced the interests of working families. The USW worked for years to pass the Butch-Lewis Act and protect the pensions of more than a million workers whose retirements hung in the balance through no fault of their own. Not a single Republican voted for the American Rescue Plan, which included Butch-Lewis, but thanks to VP Harris, it passed. Her work as a tie-breaker also enabled the administration’s efforts to return the National Labor Relations Board to its mission of empowering working people, rather than serving the interests of wealthy corporations. Even before she was the Vice President, Harris fought for workers. As a Senator, Harris fought for legislation to address workplace violence in health care and social service settings. As California's Attorney General, she cracked down on corporate creed, took on the big banks, and defended vulnerable workers against wage theft. She fought for labor protections and fair wages for agricultural and domestic workers. Harris’ choice of running mate also shows that she prioritizes workers and shares their values. Tim Walz was himself a Union educator, who over his career: Paved the way for more workers to have access to paid sick and family leave; Made major strides in protecting workers’ health and safety on the job; Improved standards for patients and workers at Minnesota’s nursing homes; Strengthened Union organizing and collective bargaining rights; Expanded unemployment benefits and took steps to protect workers from wage theft and other abuses. The choice is clear. Workers need elected officials who will fight on their side, and both Harris and Walz have clear, pro-worker records. You can follow Roxanne on X, where her handle is @BrownRox. Follow the USW on X, Facebook and Instagram, using the handle @steelworkers, and visit their website at USW.org.

Leslie Marshall Show - Polling Swing Toward Harris-Walz; Latest Developments in Ukraine and Gaza

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:35:53 +0000

'Made In USA' Shines at the Olympics with Team USA's Opening and Closing Ceremony Uniforms!

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:44:44 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. The two discuss how Team USA athletes at this year's Olympic Games in Paris came to wear opening and closing ceremony uniforms that have been 100% exclusively made in America, with 100% domestically sourced materials. During this conversation, the pair also talked about a recent episode of AAM's "The Manufacturing Report" podcast, hosted by Scott, where he interviewed family-run shoe manufacturer Rancourt & Co.Co-owner and President Mike Rancourt. Mike shared the process of creating these iconic, American-made shoes, how they came to work with Ralph Lauren for the designer's Team USA Olympic uniform, and the pride Rancourt & Co. shoes bring to the Lewiston, Maine community.You can listen to the episode, and all of the other episodes of "The Manufacturing Report," at SoundCloud.com/Keep-It-Made-In-America. Scott also shared his first hand experience attending a recent event with Congressman Ro Khanna. Rep. Khanna laid out new legislation called the Modern Steel Act, which would see a robust steel industry that’s environmentally friendly, union-represented, and state-of-the-art. And Khanna wants to do it in America’s old steel towns, bringing new life to the communities who built our nation. So Khanna came to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, kicking off his new initiative inside the long-shuttered Bethlehem Steel railcar wheel plant. For over 17 years, Mr. Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.

Green News Report 08-08-2024

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:01:56 +0000

Tropical Storm Debby isn't done with the East Coast yet; Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Australia's Great Barrier Reef, scientists warn; PLUS: Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, Gov. Tim Walz, is a proven climate champion... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack - One man's fight for freedom and choice in health care

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:52:13 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Imagine having to fight with your HMO insurer about compensating your surgeon who doesn't belong to your provider network, but happens to be a specialist in a particular procedure that you want because it has fewer side effects. Could you afford to cough up a few thousand dollars to pay the surgeon while hassling with your HMO? But the story doesn't end there. What if you then needed a followup procedure that is relatively new but has a 98% chance of a positive outcome? But the surgeon you want - who invented it - is not in your state, never mind your network? We recently spoke to Rand, a commercial property manager, writer and father of three in Southern California who shared the formidable health and insurance challenges that he’s faced with us. Rand asked that we not use his last name for this interview. This is the first of a two-part series with Rand. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

A Turning Point - Shillbilly Elegy

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:26:00 +0000

I’ll bet The Donald would like to have his Veep appointment (anointment?) back. JD Vance was supposed to be a weapon in their war against O’l Joe, but now that the orthopedic shoe is on the other foot, it’s clear they needed to go a different way. I know Trump wanted that Tech Bro money, but he got a lot more than he bargained for. Whether you’re a sad, childless cat lady or not, I hope you’ll listen to this short commentary.

Leslie Marshall Show - 8/5/24 - Harris VP Pick; Outlook on U.S. Economy and Jobs Market

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:23:43 +0000

Code Wack - The corporate 'war chest' that's spending big to control your health care

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:25:56 +0000

Why did California’s latest single payer bill fail and what can we do about it? How can the public learn the truth about how much they could save with unified financing when deep-pocketed corporations keep lobbying legislators against it? What will it take to make Medicare for All a reality once and for all? To find out, we asked Jodi Reid, executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans or CARA, California’s largest grassroots senior advocacy organization. Jodi represents her organization on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the second of a two-part series with Jodi.

A Turning Point - Turn the Page

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:57:33 +0000

Our president did the right thing. He’s a decent man who put country over self, and stepped away from his reelection bid. His opponent, an indecent man would never—could never—put country over himself. The indecent man thought he’d have a cakewalk to another term in the White House, but he’s about to get schooled by an underestimated woman. Here’s a short commentary that puts it all in perspective. I hope you'll listen.

Kamala Harris Quickly Unites Democratic Party, Leaving Trump-Vance Campaign Reeling

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:08:31 +0000

Code Wack - Penny wise, pound foolish? How our long-term care policies fail us

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:41:44 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Why is long term care, including in-home health care, in crisis? How are skyrocketing costs affecting patients? How come two-thirds of people in California who are getting in-home health care get it from family members who are often unpaid? Would universal long term care - or a single-payer system with unified financing - help? To find out, we spoke to Jodi Reid, executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans, California’s largest grassroots senior advocacy organization. She has more than four decades of organizing experience on issues ranging from health care to housing. Jodi represents her organization on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the first of a two-part series with Jodi about long-term care.

Leslie Marshall Show - Biden Bows Out Of Presidential Race, Endorses Vice President Harris

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:54:32 +0000

A Turning Point - Project 2025

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:30:52 +0000

A day after a 20 year old registered Republican tried unsuccessfully to assassinate Donald Trump, I'm sending this recording about 2025—my newspaper column from last week. Because the leader of P25 calls for violence if “the left” doesn’t allow his minority to sell democracy down the river. I’ll get to the shooting that left one dead, two critically injured, and one very lucky ex-president who has repeatedly called for violence, relatively unscathed. I’m starting here with Project 2025 because it is a logical precursor to the political violence most now—belatedly—decry. As always, I link to the things I quote in my blog: jonbsinton.substack.com.

Code Wack - Should health insurers have the final say about your care?

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:29:08 +0000

This time on Code WACK! How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the second of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.

Why Enforcement of the 'Made in USA' Label is SO Important; Biden Awards Grants for EV Manufacturing

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:08:20 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. Here are the topics that they discuss: 1. Polling shows that American shoppers prize the "Made in USA" label and are willing to pay more for it—something that counterfeiters are all too happy to capitalize. So how can the Federal Trade Commission protect the integrity of "Made in USA"? AAM is out with a new explainer video that is shared with the audience. ***Call your Representatives today in support of the COOL Online Act at 202-224-3121. Use AAM's 'Made in America' online directory at AmericanManufacturing.org/made-in-america*** 2. The U.S. is "frighteningly behind China" in global shipping, AAM President testified before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at the end of June. How can the U.S. correct course? 3. The Biden administration announced the investment of $1.7 billion dollars in grants for auto plant retooling projects across eight states as it works to transition the U.S. auto industry to electric vehicle technology. 4. U.S. brands like McDonald's, Apple, Starbucks, and Nike flocked to China to gain access to the world's second-largest consumer market, but Chinese companies are studying the West's formulas for success and pushing the competition out. Is the Chinese market fool's gold? For over 17 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.

Code Wack - Is addiction a choice? New perspectives on substance use disorder

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:15:30 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What are some of the most common misconceptions about people who are addicted to substances like opioids? What medicines are revolutionizing the way people are being treated today – and how accessible are they? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment programs in the area. This is the first of two episodes with Stanich-Prince.

A Turning Point-The Debate

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:20:06 +0000

It is with a heavy heart that I present this week’s commentary. I’m sick about it. I truly think Joe Biden has been the most legislatively consequentially president since LBJ, but watching the disastrous debate forced me to conclude that he must step aside. That’s how important it is to defeat Donald Trump once and for all. I hope you’ll listen to this brief analysis.

Code Wack - The ‘silent, slow apocalypse’ of corporate health insurance

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:40:59 +0000

What is the true cost of the American health insurance system? What toll is it taking on both patients and providers? And what do we need instead? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician, ethicist and health insurance industry whistleblower who testified before Congress and who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare systems. Dr. Peeno was played by actor Laura Dern in the 2002 docudrama “Damaged Care,” and she was also featured in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary “Sicko.”

A Turning Point - ImmiGRIT

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:06:04 +0000

We’re stymied by politics on so many topics, but immigration seems to be the big hot button at the moment. In today’s commentary we take the conversation in a different direction, and talk about immigration from the perspective of leadership. We look at two women, one from the U.S., and one from Nigeria, as we contemplate the generally glossed-over value of immigrants as political and business leaders. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 06-27-2024

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:40:45 +0000

New Mexico town grapples with cascading consequences of simultaneous weather disasters; Environmentalists on edge awaiting critical US Supreme Court ruling; PLUS: Good news! Biden's climate law has created more than 300,000 clean energy jobs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack - The deadly calculation of our for-profit healthcare system

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:27:19 +0000

How did a single mom in Kentucky, in the 1970s, become a physician, then a health insurance medical reviewer and eventually a whistleblower? To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician and ethicist who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare systems. Dr. Peeno was played by actor Laura Dern in the 2002 docudrama “Damaged Care,” and she was also featured in Michael Moore’s 2007 documentary “Sicko.” She has assisted in more than 150 legal cases to expose for-profit systems that have corrupted medicine and health care. Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for more!

A Turning Point - Greedflation

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:38:28 +0000

Some prices remain stubbornly high for no apparent reason other than producer greed. The supply chains are flowing, and inventories are up. Compounding the greed demonstrated by manufacturers and retailers, is a pernicious right-wing media that is spinning hard. They want Americans to think the economy is in the tank, when nothing could be farther from the truth. In today’s commentary we drill down on both sides arguments. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 06-25-2024

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:37:55 +0000

Extreme heat and costly, historic flooding wreak havoc across U.S.; FEMA warns of disaster funding shortfall, as storm season is just getting underway; Climate change is making home insurance unaffordable; PLUS: Global warming turbocharged Mexico's deadly heat wave, and doubled the frequency of extreme wildfires... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

The Leslie Marshall Show - 6/21/24 - Workers Need the PRO Act

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:00:36 +0000

Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act. This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience. Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker politicians in states like Georgia and Alabama. The Biden administration has done important work to correct course at the NLRB, and there are pro-worker provisions in recent investments, which are helping smooth the way for workers to have a voice on the job. This includes extensive new requirements for infrastructure projects to be “made in America” as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Known as the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), this section of the law promises to stimulate American manufacturing and create jobs for American workers by ensuring that a substantial portion of BIL funding is used to purchase U.S.-made products and materials. However, workers still face an uphill battle when it comes to forming unions. The solution is to finally pass comprehensive legislation that shores up loopholes in our laws and attaches real, immediate penalties to corporations that violate workers’ rights. Leslie and Maria share the legislative solution to these issues, which is the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act). They detail what the law would do, which is: - Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law - Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue to whittle down Union membership by subcontracting - Force an employer to reach a first contract in a timely manner with a newly organized group of workers. (No more dragging out first contracts) - Reverse so-called 'Right to Work,' regardless of state laws - Prohibit employers from forcing employees to attend anti-union meetings Recent polls show that support for unions is at a fifty-year high, and having Joe Biden, the only sitting President to walk a picket line, in office has helped workers a great deal. But, it’s time for the law to catch up. Maria Somma has been an organizer for her entire career, first as a community organizer, and then as a labor organizer. She started with the Steelworkers in 2001 as a healthcare workers organizer, and became Organizing Director in 2015. The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. Like them on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/Steelworkers.

Green News Report

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:11:54 +0000

Extreme heat intensifies across Eastern U.S. as Tropical Storm Alberto kicks off hurricane season; Deadly wildfires force evacuations in New Mexico; Delhi, India and Saudi Arabia hit astonishing record temperatures; PLUS: U.S. schools grapple with the impacts of extreme heat... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack - Does silence still equal death? For too many Americans, the answer is yes.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:19:45 +0000

In honor of PRIDE Month, we’re revisiting a popular episode about the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. What were the health policy failures that spurred so many Americans to militant activism? How did the LGBTQ+ community win the struggle to get government funding to address the deadly virus? Fortunately, today, with appropriate medical intervention, more and more people are living, instead of dying, with HIV/AIDS. But the U.S. still trails many developed countries in life expectancy, a result of health policy failures that continue to cause unnecessary death and suffering. What can today's Medicare-for-All movement learn from AIDS activists? To find out, we spoke with Michael Lighty, President of the Healthy California Now Coalition and former constituency director for Bernie 2020.

Latest Political Legal News Involving Trump, SCOTUS; GOP Moving to Full Fascism?

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:14:21 +0000

A Turning Point - Make it Stop

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:48:27 +0000

We find ourselves in a destructive spiral. It is mostly the fault of the dishonest hardliners on the right. I will not call them conservatives, for they have co-opted and corrupted mainstream, movement conservatism. These hardliners are fueled by lies. The bigger, the better. Because they have no shame, they’ll say and do anything. And they are in turn fueled by polemic media. In today’s commentary, I suggest we turn off the cable news, internet, social media, and talk radio. By partaking in the very things that raise our blood pressure, we are ensuring an unhealthy country, and are damaging our own personal health to boot. The only to make it stop, is stop consuming it. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 06-13-2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:49:10 +0000

In parts of the U.S., air conditioning can't keep up with extreme heat, and a big one is coming over the next week; Record rain triggers flash flooding from Sarasota to Spain to China; New York passes law requiring oil companies to pay for climate change damages; PLUS: Renewable energy in the U.S. has delivered $250 billion in health benefits... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack - The devastating 'domino effect' of state budget cuts

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:32:19 +0000

This time on Code WACK! At least seven states are grappling with budget shortfalls in 2024. What goes on behind the scenes when a state needs to cut costs? Who stands to lose the most as programs are trimmed or eliminated? Today we're looking at California’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit – and what's being done to protect the state’s most vulnerable residents. To find out, we spoke to Jodi Reid, executive director of California Alliance for Retired Americans, California’s largest grassroots senior advocacy organization. She has more than four decades of organizing experience on issues ranging from health care to housing. Jodi represents her organization on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition.

Green News Report 06-11-2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:08:05 +0000

Far-right parties win big in European Union parliamentary elections, with climate action in the crosshairs; New York Governor halts first-in-nation congestion pricing in New York City; PLUS: Biden Administration tightens mileage rules to save consumers money and combat climate change... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

A Turning Point - Conduct Unbecoming

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:29:33 +0000

It was nice to see our system of justice prevail in New York. The jury unanimously convicted the ex-president, but his allies in the media and Congress, rather than supporting it, are bent on tearing down the justice system for their own power and money. Here’s a short commentary on these folks whose conduct is unbecoming officers of the U.S.A. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 06-06-2024

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:59:16 +0000

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: May 2024 was the hottest May ever recorded globally; Earth just saw 12 straight months of unprecedented heat; Heat deaths in the U.S. hit a new record in 2023; The world's largest solar farm is now online --- in China; PLUS: The U.N. Secretary-General has a message for the world... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

A Turning Point - Hear O Israel

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:53:39 +0000

My comment today is delivered with a heavy heart. Like so many Jews around the world, I am distraught and distressed at the Netanyahu government and its now-clear goal of running the Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank. Controlled by a self-centered Prime Minister and an uncompromising religious minority, Israel finds itself at odds with the wider world. Here’s a short commentary that sheds a little light. I hope you’ll listen.

Code Wack - 'Insidious, unethical,' yet legal: The Denial-of-Care model

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:58:10 +0000

This time on Code WACK! How do Managed Care health insurance plans hurt patients? Why is it legal for commercial health insurers to use Denial-of-Care as a business model? And what is one organization doing to call attention to such issues? To find out, we spoke to Kimberly J. Soenen, founder of “SOME PEOPLE,” a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization and multiverse channel dedicated to removing barriers to healthcare access. Soenen is also the COO of AMPERS Radio Association in Minnesota, but the views she expressed in this podcast are solely her own. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Kimberly Soenen.

Why Trump's Conviction is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law: "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?"

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:36:10 +0000

Leslie is joined by Mike Sozan, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund. The two analyze the significance of former President Donald Trump being found guilty on all 34 felony counts in his New York election interference case. They also chat about Mike's new piece for the DC Journal, titled, "COUNTERPOINT: Trump’s Conviction Is an Important Victory for the Rule of Law." (Link here: https://dcjournal.com/counterpoint-trumps-conviction-is-an-important-victory-for-the-rule-of-law/) Then, Leslie is joined by whose new book, "Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement?", has reached #1 best-seller status on Amazon in seven categories, including Campaigns and Elections. In addition to previewing the book, the pair discusses: - Top reasons that MAGA, by definition, is a domestic terrorist movement - Textbook reasons that the January 6th insurrection was a terrorist attack on home soil - Here's what pseudo-Christians and MAGA mean when they use the word, "Woke" - What will America become if Trump is reelected in November? - What peaceful actions can be taken to counteract MAGA? Mike Sozan is a top expert on American democracy, and served as former Senator Mark Udall’s Chief of Staff, worked for former Senators Jim Webb and Bill Nelson, and also served as an Attorney for the Department of Justice and the FCC. The website for the Center for American Progress Action Fund is www.AmericanProgressAction.org. Their handle on X is @CAPAction, on Facebook is @AmericanProgressAction, and on Instagram is @FightForProgress. Russell Jack is a former US Federal Air Marshal, spent years inside the government, working alongside MAGA supporters. He has decades of experience in detecting, deterring, and defeating terrorism and criminal activity. He is passionate in his defense of Democracy, currently under attack by the terrorist group known as MAGA (Make America Great Again). He hopes his book and his website will promote critical thinking about protecting our Democracy, and just how precariously close we are to losing it forever. His website, where you can purchase the book, is www.MAGATerrorism.com, and you can follow him on Facebook, where his handle is @MAGATerrorism.

Policy Stakes of 2024 Election and Impact of Trump's Conviction; Latest News on Gaza and Ukraine

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:16:10 +0000

Code Wack - Commercial health insurance: Is denying care the business model?

Thu, 30 May 2024 22:06:54 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What’s the impact of commercial health insurance Denial-of-Care tactics? Who “wins” when new employees have to wait three months before their health insurance kicks in? What devastating physical, financial and emotional consequences did one young woman face after she was seriously injured during such a waiting period? To find out, we spoke to Kimberly Soenen, founder of the Chicago-based “SOME PEOPLE,” a not-for-profit organization and multiverse channel that examines the people, processes and systems that constitute the maintenance of and barriers to health. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Kimberly. Soenen is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AMPERS Radio Association. All views expressed during this podcast are her own.

A Turning Point - Environmental Equality

Tue, 28 May 2024 19:29:25 +0000

In the battle for clean air and water, there are winners and losers. The winners can afford to distance themselves and their families from areas that flood every spring, and places where the air is foul due to industrial plants. The losers are, as usual, too poor to get out of the way, and they are the ones who suffer. In today’s commentary, we look at three very different places that are each bearing the brunt of environmental inequality. It’s short. I hope you’ll listen.

Code Wack - Our healthcare system's hurting us. Why are lawmakers complicit?

Thu, 23 May 2024 07:30:52 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Why do lawmakers continue to ignore the toll our broken healthcare system takes on us? And what can we do, ourselves, to bring about change? What inspired single-payer advocate and mother Rebecca Wood to put much of her activism on hold to “sharpen her swords”? To find out, we interviewed Rebecca, a first-year law student and public interest fellow at the University of Massachusetts. She’s a 2024 Rappaport Fellow in Law and Public Policy and the president of the University of Massachusetts Law National Lawyers Guild chapter. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Rebecca.

Department Of Education Extends Key Student Loan Consolidation Deadline To June 30th

Tue, 21 May 2024 20:22:15 +0000

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the the recently extended consolidation deadline, who benefits by taking action, and what you can expect later this Summer if you're enrolled in the SAVE plan. They also discuss other important updates and talk about where we stand in the fight for student debt cancellation. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on X, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.

A Turning Point - Why oh Why

Tue, 21 May 2024 09:09:31 +0000

It’s disturbing to hear the media talk about Trump’s Day One plans as if he has already won. How we arrived at a place where a person who is wholly unqualified both by temperament and fitness for high office is in a neck and neck race for our highest office is a damning commentary on our collective attention span and lack of desire to educate ourselves about the coming political contest. All I can say is, democracy, tighten your chinstrap. You’re in for a rough ride. Here’s a brief commentary that pulls it all together. I hope you’ll listen.

How Project 2025 Would Weaponize a 2nd Trump Term; Messaging Democrats Should Use to Re-elect Biden

Tue, 21 May 2024 02:33:58 +0000

Code Wack - From rage to gratitude: A mother's harrowing journey to save her daughter (and herself)

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:24:10 +0000

This time on Code WACK! In honor of Mother's Day, we're talking about how our dysfunctional health insurance system affects moms. How far did one mother go to ensure that her daughter – born extremely premature – got the critical care she needed? How did our broken healthcare system push our guest, Rebecca Wood, to delay her own care for the sake of her daughter Charlie, with devastating consequences? How has Rebecca’s life been transformed since she testified before Congress in 2019 about the impossible choices she faced? This is the first of two podcast episodes featuring Rebecca Wood. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

President Biden Announces New Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Semiconductors, Solar Cells and More

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:32:22 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. First, Scott breaks down today's move by President Biden to levy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, steel and aluminum. The tariffs on Chinese EVs will rise to 100%, quadrupling the current tariff of 25%. It's the latest bid by the Biden administration to keep China from undercutting U.S. companies and threatening U.S. manufacturing jobs, many of which are union jobs. Second, Leslie and Scott discuss yesterday's Substack piece by Elizabeth Pancotti at Roosevelt Forward, titled, "Why It’s Good, Actually, That You Can’t Buy the World’s Cheapest Electric Vehicle." (Link--> https://rooseveltforward.substack.com/p/why-its-good-actually-that-you-cant) Next, Scott explains why what’s happening at ports in Belgium should worry both American automakers and policymakers. Finally, Leslie and Scott explore how America is at a crossroads when it comes to trade policy. For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.

Green News Report 05-14-2024

Tue, 14 May 2024 18:34:10 +0000

Canada's fire season erupts, forcing evacuations, as wildfire smoke chokes U.S. Upper Midwest; Record-breaking increase in carbon dioxide levels in the world's atmosphere; PLUS: Michigan is newest state to sue Big Oil for mounting climate damages... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Michael Cohen Testifies in Trump Hush Money Trial; GOP Threats to Americans' Retirement Benefits

Mon, 13 May 2024 23:14:46 +0000

A Turning Point - Catching Up

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:57:42 +0000

I was intrigued (and relieved) to read about a high school principal who makes students place their smartphones in a lock-bag for the school day. Tensions are down and grades are up. This commonsense solution to the blight of phones in the classroom is a good example of how technology outruns us until we understand it well enough to take advantage of it while holding its worst aspects at bay. This short commentary looks at the constant battle to keep up. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 05-09-2024

Thu, 09 May 2024 18:46:03 +0000

Tornado outbreaks leave trail of destruction across multiple states; Republicans ban climate change in Florida, just in time for hurricane season; House Republicans' latest salvo in their 'War on Woke Appliances'; PLUS: A shift is underway in how U.S. culture portrays climate reality... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack - Can single-payer advocates overcome the 'narcissism of small differences'?

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:15:40 +0000

This time on Code WACK! With all its apparent advantages, why hasn’t California passed single payer yet? Is organized labor fully in the Medicare-for-All game? Do managed care providers - like Kaiser Permanente - have outsized influence on healthcare reform in the state? To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carrier and author of Song of the Stubborn One Thousand: the Watsonville Canning Strike (Haymarket Books 2016). He represented his union at the founding conference of the Labor Campaign for Single Payer in 2009 and has been involved with the issue ever since. He currently represents the Alameda Labor Council on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the second episode in a two-part series with Peter Shapiro. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

A Turning Point - King and Law

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:49:01 +0000

As we watch the unprecedented criminal trial in New York, eyes are also on the Supreme Court, for they will rule in June on the also-unprecedented question of presidential immunity. If SCOTUS rules that Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for acts he made as a private citizen in his post-presidency, we will have crowned a king. And of course, if he wins the November election, the King has already told us—loudly, and in no uncertain terms—how he plans to rule. Here’s a short commentary on the subject of kings and the trull of law. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 05-07-2024

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:25:02 +0000

Relentless rains trigger widespread floods in Houston and southern Brazil; April 2024 was the hottest April on record, on land and sea; Man-made global warming is supercharging heavy rains across the U.S.; PLUS: President Biden unveils billions in new funding for rural clean energy, and to remove and replace toxic lead water pipes... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Author of "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism"; Latest in Gaza & It's Effect on Presidential Race

Tue, 07 May 2024 01:44:17 +0000

Code Wack - Absolutely ruthless': the brutal privatization of U.S. health care

Wed, 01 May 2024 17:25:59 +0000

This time on Code WACK! How is private equity affecting our healthcare system? What’s being done about it? How does our fragmented healthcare system affect patients, including people who have cancer? And what cues can healthcare reform activists take from California's immigrant community? To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carrier and author of Song of the Stubborn One Thousand: the Watsonville Canning Strike (Haymarket Books 2016). He represented his union at the founding conference of the Labor Campaign for Single Payer in 2009 and has been involved with the issue ever since. He currently represents the Alameda Labor Council on the board of Healthy California Now, a single-payer advocacy coalition. This is the first episode in a two-part series with Peter Shapiro. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Will Mike Johnson Be Removed as GOP Speaker? Updates on 2024 Democratic National Convention

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:08:21 +0000

MomsRising -Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus. Moms Leading the Way.Polling Insights.Tax Fairness.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:32:19 +0000

On the radio show this week, we cover the campaign to keep guns off campus; how moms are leading the way and organizing across the nation; why polling can provide key insights to leaders (and to us!); and we cover the very important fight for tax fairness. *Special guests include: Andy Pelosi, The Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus, @KeepGunsoffCamp; Christian Davis, MomsRising, Cincinnati Parents Empowerment Network, @MomsRising; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising; and Maura Quint, Americans for Tax Fairness, @4taxfairness.

A Turning Point - The Trial

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:19:34 +0000

It may not exactly be the trial of the century, but it is unprecedented. A man and his loyal followers--including senators and congress-critters--are determined to place his ego and lies above our system of justice. Is one man above the law? I hope you’ll listen to this short commentary that tries to make sense of the nonsense.

FreeForum 04-27-2024 ASTRA TAYLOR

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:34:51 +0000

In 2020, I talked about democracy with filmmaker/writer/organizer/activist, ASTRA TAYLOR. Four years later, following a pandemic, waves of protests, an insurrection, and a couple of ongoing wars, we revisit our fragile and threatened way of political life. She’s been busy - working with the Debt Collective, a union of debtors she co-founded, and writing two new books, THE AGE OF INSECURITY and SOLIDARITY: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea.

State Of Belief 04-27-2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:33:34 +0000

Ray Kirstein Attachments Wed, Apr 24, 3:32 PM (4 days ago) to George Next time on The State of Belief: the man who calls Christian nationalism “a false white gospel.” 50 year after founding the Christian community and magazine Sojourners, Jim Wallis is blunt: do today’s political Christians actually believe in the teachings of Jesus, or not? In his new best-selling book, The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy, Jim Wallis shows what faithful democracy would look like, and how Christian nationalism is getting in the way. The book – and our conversation – isn’t only for Christians but for all faith traditions, and those with no faith at all. Jim argues that re-learning to practice a politics of neighbor love will be central to the future of democracy in America.

Tarabuster Ep 394: Dishonorable Supreme Court Says, Immunity for Me, Not for Thee

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:32:48 +0000

Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. The Illegitimate SCOTUS sinks lower in their quest to give Traitor Trump everything he needs to escape consequences for his life of crime. Perjury Traitor Greene shares a creepy dystopian propaganda of a Republicon billionaire telling dupes they're at "war" with other Americans. Kristie Noem revels in killing a dog. Cruelty is the point of Conservatism. Republicans declare war on democracy - and other Americans. and more! We discuss the madness.

Biden Takes Big Step to Close Gun Show Loophole, Makes Thousands More Dealers Run Background Checks

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:04:18 +0000

Leslie is joined by Nick Wilson, Senior Director for Gun Violence Prevention at American Progress, where he leads the organization’s efforts to reduce gun violence and shrink the footprint of the criminal justice system while improving public health and safety. The pair discusses the Biden Administration taking a major step towards closing the 'gun show loophole,' requring thousands more gun dealers to run background checks. The administration first proposed the rule in August, after the passage of the most sweeping gun violence bill in decades, a bipartisan compromise in response to the massacre of 19 students and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school. That law expanded the definition of those who are “engaged in the business” of selling firearms, and are required to become licensed by the ATF and therefore run background checks. The rule, which implements the change in the law, will take effect 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register. There are already roughly 80,000 federally licensed firearms dealers. Administration officials believe the new rule will impact more than 20,000 dealers who have gotten away with selling firearms without a license and performing background checks at places like gun shows and over the internet by claiming they aren’t “engaged in the business” of firearm sales. The website for the Center for American Progress is www.AmericanProgress.org. Nick's handle on X is @NickWilsonB.

AFL-CIO President Talks Worker Safety, Unions Expanding into the South, and Climate Change Policy

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:00:51 +0000

Leslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement. The two discuss the Union's 2024 'Death on the Job Report,' the recent UAW win in Tennessee and what it means for the broader Union movement in the South, as well as the Inaugural 'Climate, Equity and Jobs Launch' held by the AFL-CIO on Earth Day this year. The 2024 'Death on the Job Report' can be read here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-releases-2024-death-job-report-ahead-workers-memorial-day A visionary leader and longtime trade unionist, Liz Shuler believes the labor movement is the single most powerful vehicle for progress and that unions are a central force in leading lasting societal transformations. She is committed to busting myths about labor, leveraging the labor movement’s diversity for innovative approaches to social justice and making the benefits of a union voice on the job available to working people everywhere. The website for the AFL-CIO is http://www.AFLCIO.org and their handle on X is @AFLCIO. Liz's handle is @LizShuler.

Green News Report 04-25-2024

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:25:11 +0000

National Weather Service warns Summer 2024 will be hotter than usual; Power outages have surged in the U.S. along with extreme weather, study finds; Poll finds most Americans support climate action but few have heard about Biden's sweeping climate policies; PLUS: California hits renewable energy milestone... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack - The single-payer quandary: What would you do with an extra $5,000 a year?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:11:05 +0000

This time on Code WACK! How would single-payer, Medicare for All affect the experience of getting care? Would it make it easier to find and see a primary care doctor? And just as importantly, how much money could individuals and families save under a state or national single-payer system? See how much you would save with the new, national Medicare for All Household Savings Calculator! Join us as we chat with Dr. James G. Kahn, who led the calculator team. He's an expert in health policy and economics, an advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor, a health policy blog. This is the second episode in a two part series with Dr. Kahn.

Green News Report 04-23-2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:50:06 +0000

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on the planet, new study warns; Plastics manufacturers are big contributors to man-made global warming; PLUS: Biden Administration unveils Solar For All program, American Climate Corps, and sweeping new actions on conservation... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Earth Day 2024 - 'Planet vs. Plastics'; Democrats Work to Attract Rural Voters

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:37:14 +0000

A Turning Point - Congressional Infection

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:45:34 +0000

Top Republican leaders are alarmed that their colleagues openly flaunt demonstrably untrue Russian propaganda in the halls of Congress. Today, we take a look at the still-responsible Republicans' outcry over how Putin and Company have overwhelmed the Grand Old Party. I hope you’ll listen.

Green News Report 04-18-2024

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:32:34 +0000

Astonishing, historic deluge inundates Dubai; Climate impacts will cost global economy $38 trillion a year by 2049, new study calculates; New lightbulb efficiency standards will save consumers money; PLUS: Biden Administration cracks down on toxic silica dust to protect workers' lungs... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Code Wack - Simplicity, savings & equity? The single-payer solution

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:27:28 +0000

This time on Code WACK! What the heck is going on with Medicare for All in California? Can single-payer advocates overcome their differences and finally win health care for all in the Golden State? What’s the significance of two recent bills, Senate Bill 770, and Assembly Bill 2200, in achieving Medicare for All in California? To find out, we spoke to Dr. James G. Kahn, an expert in health policy and economics, an advisor to Code WACK! and editor and primary blogger of Health Justice Monitor, a health policy blog. This is the first episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

The Leslie Marshall Show - 4/16/24- Restoring Our Nation's Lost Shipbuilding Capacity

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:29:50 +0000

Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity. President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China’s non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market. Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security. The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain. Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs. President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries. McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel’s Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW’s 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Green News Report 04-16-2024

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:52:33 +0000

Record ocean heat is bleaching coral reefs around the world; Biden raises royalties to drill and mine on public lands, the first update in a century; Innovation in Indiana: wireless EV charging roads; PLUS: Bizarre fish behavior is a marine mystery in Florida... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Trump Threatens Cuts to Social Security and Medicare; Interview with Author of 'The Rebels' Book

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:28:07 +0000

A Turning Point - RFK, Jr

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:03:54 +0000

It’s a strange world we inhabit. The most sane person I knew is now the one least tethered to reality. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a stalwart of our initial progressive talk effort, Air America. Bobby was smart and savvy. As a law professor, he could explain the economically and morally unsustainable nature of slavery, or as a leader of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), he could tell you about our troubles with water pollution. Then, inexplicably, he went off the rails and became an anti-vaxxer, followed soon after by his conversion to conspiracy theory super-spreader. It’s not often that I speak about newsmakers from my personal experience, but this is one of those rare times. I hope you’ll listen.

State Of Belief 04-13-2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:30:07 +0000

Next time on The State of Belief: R. G. Cravens, author of the new book Yes Gawd!: How Faith Shapes LGBT Identity and Politics in the United States. We’ll talk about the ways religious affiliation – or no affiliation – informs the way members of this community see themselves, as well as the nation in which we all live. Dr. Cravens is Senior Research Analyst at the Southern Poverty Law Center. We’ll dig into several important recent reports that bear R. G.’s name, including the toxic feedback loop of anti-Trans pseudoscience being amplified by prominent religious right voices, and the very real attack on religious freedom manifest by attacks on LGBT-inclusive houses of worship.

Free Forum Mark Rank 04-13-2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:30:05 +0000

Why does our society produce more poverty than other wealthy countries? Why don’t we - or why can’t we - change our incentives? Questions like this drive MARK RANK, in his books, POORLY UNDERSTOOD: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty, and THE POVERTY PARADOX:Understanding Economic Hardship Amid American Prosperity, and in his latest, THE RANDOM FACTOR: How Chance & Luck Profoundly Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us.

Tarabuster Ep 392: Republicans “Protect” Us from Another Fake Crisis

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:28:53 +0000

Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Without a hint of irony, Traitor Trump and collaborator Mike Johnson propose "election integrity" policy that already exists. Republicans usher us from one fake crisis to another. Comedian Poppy Champlin calls to discuss the madness.

Code Wack - What's at stake in 2024? Your health care

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:40:05 +0000

This time on Code WACK! Will California’s new single payer bill, CalCare, be a tough sell for the state’s legislature, even if most of the state’s residents want Medicare for All? What political hurdles must be cleared before such a bill would pass? And what would it mean for single payer efforts if Donald Trump is re-elected president this year? To find out, we spoke to Assemblymember Ash Kalra. As a longstanding champion of single-payer health care, Assemblymember Kalra introduced statewide legislation known as CalCare (AB 1400 in 2021 and AB 2200 in 2023), which would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care for all Californians as a human right. This is the second episode in a two-part series. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

Green News Report 04-11-2024

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:39:47 +0000

March 2024 was the hottest March ever recorded, continuing a 10-month record hot streak; European court rules Switzerland's climate inaction violates human rights; Norfolk Southern settles East Palestine lawsuits for $600 million; PLUS: EPA cracks down on airborne pollution from chemical plants and toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

New Biden Announcement on Student Debt Cancellation, Filing Deadline, Senate's Mohela Hearing

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:05:33 +0000

The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the President's latest announcement on student debt cancellation, the important deadline at the end of the month, and the latest Senate hearing focused on Mohela. They'll cover updates and, as always, talk about what actions folks should take and the available programs. This episode's SDCC hosts are President and Founder, Natalia Abrams, Managing Director, Sabrina Calazans, and Policy Advisor, Spencer Dixon. The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers the needs and voices of borrowers, and partners with allies, to impact public policy and end the student debt crisis. The SDCC website is StudentDebtCrisis.org and their handle on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook is @DebtCrisisOrg.

Will China Flood the Globe with EVs and Green Tech? What’s Behind the Latest US-China Trade Fight?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:11:54 +0000

Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union. First, Scott explains how high interest rates and trade deficits are stifling U.S. factory jobs growth. Second, Leslie and Scott move across the globe to discuss China, where U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is wrapping up a five day trip. Scott begins this discussion by highlighting how Beijing's economic success remains tied to U.S. market access, and how that offers America leverage. Next, Leslie and Scott discuss the increasingly high risk that China will flood the globe with EVs and green tech thanks to their government subsidized overcapacity in both industries. During her current trip to the Communist nation, Secretary Yellen says that the concern about excess capacity is shared by many other countries in addition to the U.S., both developing as well as rich ones. “This is not anti-China policy,” she said. “It’s an effort for us to mitigate the risks from the inevitable global economic dislocation that will result if China doesn’t adjust its policies.” Finally, Scott shares the advice he provided to a panel convened last week by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) about Chinese auto imports. To summarize, he encourages the U.S. not to wait for China’s heavily subsidized car to arrive here. But instead, to be PROACTIVE! For over 16 years, Scott Paul and AAM have worked to make American manufacturing a top-of-mind issue for voters and our national leaders through effective advocacy, innovative research, and a savvy public relations strategy. Their website is www.AmericanManufacturing.org and their handle on X is @KeepItMadeInUSA. Scott's handle is @ScottPaulAAM.

Green News Report

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:21:25 +0000

Buckle up! It's going to be a hyperactive hurricane season; New study finds half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow feed for cattle; Good news for CA snowpack, for now; PLUS: Disney's Tomorrowland says goodbye to Yesterdayville... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

A Turning Point - Engagement Farming

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:53:16 +0000

It’s a strange world we live in. The latest weirdness comes, of course, from the internet, where we find “farmers” trying to get you to fertilize their crop of conspiracy theories. In this short commentary, you’ll hear about how important it is to broaden your news sources, lest you become an unwitting accomplice.

Background Briefing 04-04-2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:00:07 +0000

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