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Brad Friedman is an independent investigative journalist, blogger, broadcaster, trouble-maker, muckraker and all-around swell fellow. He is the founder of The BRAD BLOG, host of the nationally syndicated ‘BradCast’, and co-host of ‘Green News Report’ over your public airwaves.
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Easter Sunday ‘Very Bad Bunny’ Toons

THIS WEEK: He is Rizz ... Golden vs. Stone ... Bondi Redacted ... Known Your Noems ...

Sunday ‘Fog of Limited Military Operation’ Toons

THIS WEEK: So Much Winning ... ICEy Reception ... And Still No Kings ...

BRAD BLOG on the Move…

Trump Over a Barrel in Iran: ‘BradCast’ 3/25/2026

Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast'; Also: Dem flips Mar-a-Lago state House seat in FL; Repubs could shut out Dems in June Gubernatorial primary...

‘Holding Out Hope’ for Corrupt SCOTUS to Do The Right Thing Regarding Late-Arriving Mail Ballots: ‘BradCast’ 3/24/2026

Guest: Mark Joseph Stern of Slate; Also: CA Sheriff, Guv candidate seizes 2025 ballots; Trump votes by 'fraudulent' mail ballot in FL (again)...

FCC Chair Follows Instructions, Undermines Airwaves, Approves Unlawful Media Merger: ‘BradCast’ 3/23/2026

Guest: John Bergmayer of Public Knowledge; Also: Trump TACOs on Iran threat, celebrates Mueller death; Callers ring in...

Sunday ‘Stable Genius’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Coverage of the stupidest war (and dumbest Prez) in history continues...

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

Also: Admin offers co. $1 billion to NOT produce offshore wind energy; VOA ordered reopened; Gabbard faces Senate fire, ire over Iran intel...

Will Trump’s Dumb Iran War Finally Seal the National Security Case for Renewable Energy?: ‘BradCast’ 3/18/2026

Guest: Ryan Cooper of 'The Prospect'; Also: IL Midterm Primary results drenched by the corruption of special interest 'dark money' PACs...

Don Deteriorating; DOGE Bros Exposed; Kent Quits; More News from Collapsing TrumpWorld: ‘BradCast’ 3/17/2026

Also: Deluge in Maui; Admin's reopening of ancient Santa Barbara oil pipeline confirmed, injunction affirmed in court, but oil still flowing...

Trump Targets CA with ‘Wartime’ Order Reopening Offshore Oil Drilling, Pipeline Near Santa Barbara: ‘BradCast’ 3/16/2026

Guest: Talia Nimmer of Center for Biological Diversity on unprecedented use of the Defense Production Act; Also: Callers ring in...

Sunday ‘No Way Out’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Remember 'The end of Forever Wars'? ... (And the Epstein Files?) ...

‘Disaster in the Making’: Pretend Drones Off California’s Coast are the Least of Our Worries: ‘BradCast’ 3/12/2026

Trump has unleashed a potential nightmare with his war on Iran...

Iran War’s ‘Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain’? What Long-Term Gain?!: ‘BradCast’ 3/11/2026

Guest: Political scientist David Faris of Roosevelt Univ; Also: More Special Election wins for Dems in deep 'red' MAGA territory; Voting probs in TX...

Trump’s Never-Ending, Very-Soon-Ending War: ‘BradCast’ 3/10/2026

Meanwhile: China unveils EV line with 600+ mile range that charges in 6 minutes with a battery life that outlasts the driver for $20k...

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Insiders Making a Killing Betting on Trump’s War: ‘BradCast’ 4/21/2026

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Week 8: Iran War Lies Continue from Sundowning Gaslighter-in-Chief: ‘BradCast’ 4/20/2026

Also: Approval rating plummets; More Dem overperformance in NJ; VA voters voting; CA primary election chaos; Callers ring in...

Sunday ‘WWJD?’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Paging Dr. Jesus ... Strait Outta Hormuz ... It's What's for Dinner ...

U.S. Middle Eastern ‘War Crimes’ Then and Now: ‘BradCast’ 4/16/2026

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‘Green News Report’ – April 16, 2026

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Trump’s USDA Takes Chainsaw to U.S. Forest Service: ‘BradCast’ 4/15/2026

Guest: Conservationist Jim Pattiz; Also: Judge blocks Indiana law barring Student IDs for voting; More U.S. ground troops headed to Iran...

Midterm Elections Reality Check: ‘BradCast’ 4/14/2026

House, Senate and Gerrymandering War updates; Also: Super typhoon slams U.S. territories; China calls Trump's blockade bluff in the Strait...

‘Green News Report’ – April 14, 2026

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Another Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Weekend: ‘BradCast’ 4/13/2026

Vance fails in Iran; Hungary defeats its autocratic leader; Trump attacks the Pope, depicts himself as Jesus; Swalwell crashes and burns...

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THIS WEEK: So Much Winning! ... Melania's Helpful Reminder ... J.D. on the Job! ...

About Brad Friedman...

Brad is an independent investigative journalist, blogger and broadcaster. • Full Bio & Testimonials… • Media Appearance Archive… • Articles & Editorials Elsewhere… • Contact…

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