Articles in Category: Rights And Freedoms (Page 5)

The Opposition Takes Shape: ‘BradCast’ 2/4/2025

Agency insiders, elected Dems, civil suits, public actions coalesce to take on the radical rightwing extremism of Trump, Musk and the DOGE Bros...

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Brad Friedman,
2/4/2025 -
7:18 pm PT

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Trump/Musk Deferred Resignation E-Mails to Fed Workers an ‘Unlawful, Barely Veiled Threat’: ‘BradCast’ 1/30/2025

Guest: Jacqueline Simon of the American Federation of Government Employees; Also: Trump's sick, twisted, D.C. air disaster press briefing...

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Brad Friedman,
1/30/2025 -
6:49 pm PT

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Trump Admin Attempts to Usurp Congressional Budget Authority: ‘BradCast’ 1/28/2025

After 'pausing' medical research grants and ending work between CDC and WHO, chaos reigns in D.C. as new White House memo unlawfully mandates immediate 'freeze' of more than $3 trillion in federal spending...

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Brad Friedman,
1/28/2025 -
7:23 pm PT

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The Trump Firing Massacres Begin at DOJ, Inspectors General Offices: ‘BradCast’ 1/27/2025

Is this what you voted for? Callers ring in. Also: Trump calls for ethnic cleansing in Gaza, rolls back civil rights, anti-discrimination enforcement; Unqualified Hegseth, Noem confirmed; More...

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Brad Friedman,
1/27/2025 -
6:22 pm PT

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Trump Weaponizing FCC Against Free Press: ‘BradCast’ 1/23/2025

Guest: John Bergmayer of Public Knowledge; Also: Migrant worker round-up begins in CA; Judge blocks Trump order to end birthright citizenship...

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Brad Friedman,
1/23/2025 -
6:12 pm PT

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Trump’s Day 1 Assault on America: ‘BradCast’ 1/21/2025

Pardons for all Jan. 6 insurrectionists and seditionists; Pretend 'national emergencies'; Executive Order-apalooza; And a fully captured Presidency on the 15th Anniversary of the 'Citizens United' decision...

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Brad Friedman,
1/21/2025 -
6:57 pm PT

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About Some of Trump’s ‘Day One’ Threats: ‘BradCast’ 12/18/2024

Guest: Prof. Joshua A. Douglas on voting laws and a President's power to change them; Also: House Ethics Committee votes to release report on Gaetz; Trump's plans for reversing Biden climate and energy initiatives...

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Brad Friedman,
12/18/2024 -
6:59 pm PT

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Fox ‘News’ and GOP Get Their Hateful War on Trans Kids at SCOTUS: ‘BradCast’ 12/5/2024

Guest: Law Dork's Chris Geidner; Also: 7.0 quake, tsunami warning in CA; Island nations fight for survival amid climate change at U.N. High Court...

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Brad Friedman,
12/5/2024 -
6:28 pm PT

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It’s Not All Bad: Abortion Rights Won Big (Almost) Everywhere on Tuesday: ‘BradCast’ 11/7/2024

Guest: Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico; Also: Wildfires in L.A.; Newsom readies CA for Trump; Biden vows 'peaceful transition'; PA U.S. Senate seat 'flipped'?; WA voters back landmark climate law...

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Brad Friedman,
11/7/2024 -
6:30 pm PT

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U.S. VOTERS GIVE SECOND PRESIDENTIAL TERM TO CONVICTED CRIMINAL, ADJUDICATED RAPIST: ‘BradCast’ 11/6/2024

Harris concedes, vows peaceful transfer, continuing 'fight for freedom'; Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast'...

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Brad Friedman,
11/6/2024 -
5:44 pm PT

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ELECTION DAY 2024: Tea Leaves, Problems for Some Voters, Details on What Happens Next: ‘BradCast’ 11/5/2024

Also: Some apt points for this moment in history from television's past...

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Brad Friedman,
11/5/2024 -
5:15 pm PT

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‘Closing Arguments’ from Callers to Undecided and Third-Party Voters: ‘BradCast’ 11/4/2024

Also: Trump WILL try to steal it, if need be; European Green Parties call on Stein to drop out of U.S. Prez race; Bernie makes case for supporting Kamala despite disagreement on Israel/Gaza policy...

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Brad Friedman,
11/4/2024 -
6:25 pm PT

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John Kelly on Trump: ‘Fascist’, Admires Hitler, Disrespects Constitution and Dead, Disabled Vets: ‘BradCast’ 10/23/2024

Also: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center on more than 150 important referendums before voters this year...

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Brad Friedman,
10/23/2024 -
6:38 pm PT

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Extremism Expert: Americans Aren’t Prepared for Trump’s Police State: ‘BradCast’ 10/16/2024

Guest: Author, researcher, journalist David Neiwert; Also: More good news for voters in Georgia and Nebraska...

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Brad Friedman,
10/16/2024 -
6:15 pm PT

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Institutional Landlords Flood California Voters With Deceptive Ads on Props 33 and 34

Prop 33 restores local government ability to institute rent controls; Prop 34 is a corporate landlord 'revenge initiative' against 33's top proponent...

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Ernest A. Canning,
10/14/2024 -
9:05 am PT

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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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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...

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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...

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‘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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Articles in Category: Rights And Freedoms (Page 5)

Agency insiders, elected Dems, civil suits, public actions coalesce to take on the radical rightwing extremism of Trump, Musk and the DOGE Bros...

Guest: Jacqueline Simon of the American Federation of Government Employees; Also: Trump's sick, twisted, D.C. air disaster press briefing...

After 'pausing' medical research grants and ending work between CDC and WHO, chaos reigns in D.C. as new White House memo unlawfully mandates immediate 'freeze' of more than $3 trillion in federal spending...

Is this what you voted for? Callers ring in. Also: Trump calls for ethnic cleansing in Gaza, rolls back civil rights, anti-discrimination enforcement; Unqualified Hegseth, Noem confirmed; More...

Guest: John Bergmayer of Public Knowledge; Also: Migrant worker round-up begins in CA; Judge blocks Trump order to end birthright citizenship...

Pardons for all Jan. 6 insurrectionists and seditionists; Pretend 'national emergencies'; Executive Order-apalooza; And a fully captured Presidency on the 15th Anniversary of the 'Citizens United' decision...

Guest: Prof. Joshua A. Douglas on voting laws and a President's power to change them; Also: House Ethics Committee votes to release report on Gaetz; Trump's plans for reversing Biden climate and energy initiatives...

Guest: Law Dork's Chris Geidner; Also: 7.0 quake, tsunami warning in CA; Island nations fight for survival amid climate change at U.N. High Court...

Guest: Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico; Also: Wildfires in L.A.; Newsom readies CA for Trump; Biden vows 'peaceful transition'; PA U.S. Senate seat 'flipped'?; WA voters back landmark climate law...

Harris concedes, vows peaceful transfer, continuing 'fight for freedom'; Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast'...

Also: Some apt points for this moment in history from television's past...

Also: Trump WILL try to steal it, if need be; European Green Parties call on Stein to drop out of U.S. Prez race; Bernie makes case for supporting Kamala despite disagreement on Israel/Gaza policy...

Also: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center on more than 150 important referendums before voters this year...

Guest: Author, researcher, journalist David Neiwert; Also: More good news for voters in Georgia and Nebraska...

Prop 33 restores local government ability to institute rent controls; Prop 34 is a corporate landlord 'revenge initiative' against 33's top proponent...

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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...

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

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

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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

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