Articles in Category: Rights And Freedoms (Page 35)

California is Burning, and We All Pay: ‘BradCast’ 7/27/2018

Guest-hosted by Angie Coiro with Gary Ferguson; John R. Platt; Jodi Jacobson; Barry Lynn...

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7/27/2018 -
7:56 pm PT

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Some Dare Call It Treason. But They’re (Probably) Wrong: ‘BradCast’ 7/25/2018

Guest: BRAD BLOG legal analyst Ernest A. Canning; Also: Good news from the courts for voters in FL, IA; Bad news for GOP deficit hawks (if such a creature actually even exists)...

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7/25/2018 -
6:42 pm PT

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Republicans Love Big Government, Hate States Rights, Local Control and, Yes, Democracy: ‘BradCast’ 7/24/2018

Or, The 'Conservative' Con Continues as the World Burns...

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7/24/2018 -
6:25 pm PT

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Trump’s SCOTUS Pick Little More Than a Loyal ‘Republican Foot Soldier’: ‘BradCast’ 7/10/2018

Guest: Slate legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the Constitutional rights he is likely to help overturn, and his background as a Federalist Society-trained party 'apparatchik'...

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Brad Friedman,
7/10/2018 -
5:41 pm PT

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‘Are We Fighting or Not?’: Why Dems Must Fight to Block Trump’s SCOTUS Pick: ‘BradCast’ 7/2/2018

Even if it means denying a Senate quorum and shutting it down entirely...

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Brad Friedman,
7/2/2018 -
6:20 pm PT

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The Fight to End Gerrymandering in a World Without Justice Kennedy: ‘BradCast’ 6/29/2018

Guest: Common Cause Nat’l Redistricting Manager Dan Vicuña; Also: Scheme to add Medicaid work requirements in KY struck down, and Trump's trade wars are now costing real American jobs...

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Brad Friedman,
6/29/2018 -
6:35 pm PT

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On Political Courage and ‘Not Getting Lost in a Sea of Despair’: ‘BradCast’ 6/28/2018

Good advice from smart people on this very dark moment in U.S. history; Also: More encouraging results from Tuesday's primaries...

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Brad Friedman,
6/28/2018 -
5:52 pm PT

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EARTHQUAKES: JUSTICE KENNEDY RETIRES, NY PROGRESSIVE UNSEATS TOP HOUSE DEM: ‘BradCast’ 6/27/2018

Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on all of that and the stolen SCOTUS' anti-union decision today and whether it's time for Dems to 'steal' it back...

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Brad Friedman,
6/27/2018 -
5:39 pm PT

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Stolen SCOTUS Approves Trump’s Muslim Ban, Strikes Down CA Rules for Anti-Abortion ‘Clinics’: ‘BradCast’ 6/26/2018

Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on 'Korematsu 2.0' and how the GOP's theft of the Supreme Court has finally paid off big time...

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Brad Friedman,
6/26/2018 -
6:27 pm PT

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Trump Calls For End of ‘Due Process’, Protesters Make Admin (and MSM) Sad: ‘BradCast’ 6/25/2018

Also: SCOTUS undermines electoral democracy again, this time in TX and NC, and callers ring in on Trump, Dems and our immigration 'crisis'...

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Brad Friedman,
6/25/2018 -
5:58 pm PT

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Death and Taxes at SCOTUS: ‘BradCast’ 6/21/2018

Guest: Slate legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Abuse reported at child immigrant detention centers; Trump's trade war dangers; More...

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Brad Friedman,
6/21/2018 -
6:04 pm PT

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Judge Strikes Down Kansas ‘Proof of Citizenship’ Voting Law, Slaps Humiliating Sanction on Kobach: ‘BradCast’ 6/19/2018

Guest: Trial attorney Sophia Lin Lakin of ACLU's Voting Rights Project; Also: Trump's border 'crisis' worsens for Republicans...

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Brad Friedman,
6/19/2018 -
6:37 pm PT

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SCOTUS Punts Partisan Gerrymanders; Outrage Grows Over Trump Separation of Kids/Parents: ‘BradCast’ 6/18/2018

Guest: Author David Daley of FairVote; Plus callers!...

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Brad Friedman,
6/18/2018 -
6:24 pm PT

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Sessions ‘Can’t Do That’: Immigration Attorney on Trump Admin Denial of Domestic Abuse Asylum: ‘BradCast’ 6/15/2018

Guest: Karen Musalo of the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies; Also: Thousands of children ripped from parents, warehoused in detention centers by U.S. Government for months...

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Brad Friedman,
6/15/2018 -
6:59 pm PT

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New SCOTUS Voting Rights Rulings; Also: NY Sues Trump for ‘Charity’ Foundation’s ‘Illegal Conduct’: ‘BradCast’ 6/14/2018

Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern of Slate...

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Brad Friedman,
6/14/2018 -
6:37 pm PT

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Corrupt SCOTUS Undermines U.S. Constitution, Guts Last Remaining Protections of Voting Rights Act: ‘BradCast’ 4/29/2026

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Trump’s Activist Rightwing ‘Originalist’ Judges Strike Again in Texas: ‘BradCast’ 4/28/2026

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Trump, Repubs Exploit Failed Assassination Plot to Advance Ballroom Blitz: ‘BradCast’ 4/27/2026

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So Much Losing: ‘BradCast’ 4/23/2026

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‘A Scammer’s Treasure Trove’: DOGE Bros Stole Your Social Security Data: ‘BradCast’ 4/22/2026

Guest: Nancy Altman of Social Security Works; Also: 'Yes', Virginia, there is a new U.S. House map! (For now)...

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

Guest: Craig Holman of Public Citizen; Also: Judge blocks Admin scheme to prevent wind, solar development; Another TACO Tuesday for Iran...

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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...

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

Guest: Attorney, former U.S. Army Captain Keith Barber; Also: Eastman disbarred; ICE official charged in MN...

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Articles in Category: Rights And Freedoms (Page 35)

Guest-hosted by Angie Coiro with Gary Ferguson; John R. Platt; Jodi Jacobson; Barry Lynn...

Guest: BRAD BLOG legal analyst Ernest A. Canning; Also: Good news from the courts for voters in FL, IA; Bad news for GOP deficit hawks (if such a creature actually even exists)...

Or, The 'Conservative' Con Continues as the World Burns...

Guest: Slate legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the Constitutional rights he is likely to help overturn, and his background as a Federalist Society-trained party 'apparatchik'...

Even if it means denying a Senate quorum and shutting it down entirely...

Guest: Common Cause Nat’l Redistricting Manager Dan Vicuña; Also: Scheme to add Medicaid work requirements in KY struck down, and Trump's trade wars are now costing real American jobs...

Good advice from smart people on this very dark moment in U.S. history; Also: More encouraging results from Tuesday's primaries...

Guest: The Nation's John Nichols on all of that and the stolen SCOTUS' anti-union decision today and whether it's time for Dems to 'steal' it back...

Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern on 'Korematsu 2.0' and how the GOP's theft of the Supreme Court has finally paid off big time...

Also: SCOTUS undermines electoral democracy again, this time in TX and NC, and callers ring in on Trump, Dems and our immigration 'crisis'...

Guest: Slate legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Abuse reported at child immigrant detention centers; Trump's trade war dangers; More...

Guest: Trial attorney Sophia Lin Lakin of ACLU's Voting Rights Project; Also: Trump's border 'crisis' worsens for Republicans...

Guest: Author David Daley of FairVote; Plus callers!...

Guest: Karen Musalo of the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies; Also: Thousands of children ripped from parents, warehoused in detention centers by U.S. Government for months...

Guest: Legal reporter Mark Joseph Stern of Slate...

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What we know about the alleged shooter, Trump's opportunist response, corrupt contracting for the ballroom, fury at being described as a 'pedophile'; Also: Callers ring in!...

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Guest: Nancy Altman of Social Security Works; Also: 'Yes', Virginia, there is a new U.S. House map! (For now)...

Guest: Craig Holman of Public Citizen; Also: Judge blocks Admin scheme to prevent wind, solar development; Another TACO Tuesday for Iran...

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

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