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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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Brad Friedman,
4/21/2026 -
7:24 pm PT

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No Way Home: Trump’s Iran War a Spreading, Chaotic, Deadly, Disaster: ‘BradCast’ 3/3/2026

U.S. evacuees stranded; 11+ nations thrust into conflict; MAGA turning on Trump?; Also: VA win in Gerrymander Wars, but SCOTUS blocks NY...

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Brad Friedman,
3/3/2026 -
6:44 pm PT

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Pope Francis Dies, Trump Still Alive and Criming: ‘BradCast’ 4/21/2025

We're back! Catching up with the week that was; Admin nearing contempt charges; Conservatives now warning of Trump tyranny; Callers ring in...

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Brad Friedman,
4/21/2025 -
5:57 pm PT

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‘Nothing to do With Efficiency’: Soc. Sec. Expert Warns DOGE Hastening Collapse, Privatization: ‘BradCast’ 4/10/2025

Guest: Dr. Eric Kingson of Social Security Works; Also: Newsmax 'defamed' Dominion; Gabbard reportedly committed voter fraud...

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Brad Friedman,
4/10/2025 -
7:03 pm PT

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Trump Blinks, Chaos Reigns, Markets Spike as Many Tariffs Remain Despite 90-Day ‘Pause’: ‘BradCast’ 4/9/2025

Also: Top law profs warn SCOTUS ruling allows citizens to be deported, imprisoned without due process; GOP 'rebellion' in U.S. House...

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Brad Friedman,
4/9/2025 -
6:13 pm PT

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SCOTUS Ruling on Trump’s ‘Alien Enemies Act’ Deportations Even Grimmer Than First Appears: ‘BradCast’ 4/8/2025

Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Markets still reeling from Trump tariffs, Senate Repubs gaining momentum to end them; Trump judge reinstates AP at White House...

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Brad Friedman,
4/8/2025 -
6:31 pm PT

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Cliff Diving with Donald, and Other Madness: ‘BradCast’ 4/7/2025

We turn to callers for explanation of Trump's absurd trade war; Also: Court orders return of MD man disappeared to El Salvador; NC court orders possible disenfranchisement of 60k voters from LAST YEAR'S election...

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Brad Friedman,
4/7/2025 -
6:24 pm PT

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‘Mob Boss’ Trump’s Global Trade Sanctions Tank U.S., World Markets: ‘BradCast’ 4/3/2025

So, what's their real purpose? Why wasn't Russia included? How does this idiocy end?; Also: Good news for voters from GOP-appointed federal judges in PA, TX...

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Brad Friedman,
4/3/2025 -
6:30 pm PT

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Bad Day for ‘Strongmen’: ‘BradCast’ 3/11/2025

Philippines' Duterte arrested for 'Crimes Against Humanity'; Trump waffles on Canadian tariffs; Wall Street continues swoon; Also: Democracy and 'disordered discord'; In Memoriam: OG blogging pioneer Kevin Drum...

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Brad Friedman,
3/11/2025 -
7:10 pm PT

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WI Supreme Court Election Could Flip the Scales Again, So Musk Puts His Thumb and Money on It: ‘BradCast’ 3/10/2025

Guest: Wisconsin's John Nichols of 'The Nation'; Also: New Canada PM vows fight against U.S. tariffs; Trump blocks satellite images to Ukraine...

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Brad Friedman,
3/10/2025 -
6:33 pm PT

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Trump is Bad for Business… and Farmers… and National Parks… and… : ‘BradCast’ 3/4/2025

Also: More evidence 'DOGE' is clueless; 'GNR' turns 16!; Much more!...

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Brad Friedman,
3/4/2025 -
5:27 pm PT

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A Bad Day for Elon Musk is a Good Day for America (and the World): ‘BradCast’ 2/25/2025

Also: Jonathan Simon on the Friday, February 28th 'Economic Blackout'...

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Brad Friedman,
2/25/2025 -
6:52 pm PT

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‘Insane’: Former FEC Chair on Trump’s Unlawful Firing of Current FEC Chair: ‘BradCast’ 2/10/2025

Guest: Former FEC Commish Ann Ravel; Also: Admin attempts to 'delete' agency that polices Big Bank fraud; Will Trump follow court orders?...

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Brad Friedman,
2/10/2025 -
6:37 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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Losers’ Stench: GOPers Gaming the Map to 270: ‘BradCast’ 9/19/2024

More bad news for Repubs in NC; Trump/Vance 'illegal immigrant' lies in OH; Desperate GOP Electoral Vote scheme in NE; Gaming result certification in GA; Vote suppression in TX; Vote expansion in CA...

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Brad Friedman,
9/19/2024 -
6:50 pm PT

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More GOP Vote Rigging Underway. Hey, Maryland Dems! Time to Get Crackin’!: ‘BradCast’ 5/14/2026

Also: GA GOP rigs Atlanta D.A. elections; MT's new voter suppression law nixed by state court; Much more...

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Do Dems Have the Courage Required to Restore and Reform American Democracy? (Do You?): ‘BradCast’ 5/13/2026

Guest: Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo; Also: SC Senate leader blocks U.S. House gerrymandering; Primary results from WV, NE...

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Offshore Oil Rig Fire in SoCal a Preview of Trump’s NEXT Huge Failure: ‘BradCast’ 5/12/2026

Guest: Brady Bradshaw of Center for Biological Diversity; Also: Inflation spiked to 3-year high in April; Dems still favored to win House, despite GOP map rigging...

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Virginia Supremes Void Special Election on Redistricting Referendum in Huge Gift to Vote Rigging GOP: ‘BradCast’ 5/11/2026

Voting rights disappearing, Jim Crow returning before our eyes in GOP-controlled state after state; Callers ring in...

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Repubs Seek Immunity Law for Big Oil; White South Rising Again After SCOTUS Ruling: ‘BradCast’ 5/7/2026

Guest: Laura Peterson of Union of Concerned Scientists; Also: Trump panel calls for FEMA cuts as MS slammed by another tornado swarm...

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Time to Reform our Illegitimate Supreme Court: ‘BradCast’ 5/6/2026

Guest: Alicia Bannon of NYU's Brennan Center for Justice; Also: Primary and special election results in OH, IN, MI...

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The Corrupt Hypocrisy of SCOTUS’ VRA Ruling in the Middle of Primary Election Season: ‘BradCast’ 5/5/2026

Also: 'Project Deadlock' in Strait of Hormuz as Admin pretends ill-fated, unlawful, continuing Iran War is over; The conflict's very real, if ironic, upside...

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Billionaires Spending Millions to Fight Against, Lie to Voters About CA’s Proposed, One-Time Billionaires Tax: ‘BradCast’ 5/4/2026

Guest: Harold Meyerson of 'The American Prospect'; Also: GOP states scramble to write Black districts out of existence; A warning for CA vote-by-mail voters...

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Steyer Facing Deceptive Fire in CA Gubernatorial Race for Call to Eliminate ‘Trump Loophole’

Trump-allied GOP opponent lying about progressive billionaire's proposal to end state's corporate 'property transfer loophole'...

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

U.S. evacuees stranded; 11+ nations thrust into conflict; MAGA turning on Trump?; Also: VA win in Gerrymander Wars, but SCOTUS blocks NY...

We're back! Catching up with the week that was; Admin nearing contempt charges; Conservatives now warning of Trump tyranny; Callers ring in...

Guest: Dr. Eric Kingson of Social Security Works; Also: Newsmax 'defamed' Dominion; Gabbard reportedly committed voter fraud...

Also: Top law profs warn SCOTUS ruling allows citizens to be deported, imprisoned without due process; GOP 'rebellion' in U.S. House...

Guest: Slate's Mark Joseph Stern; Also: Markets still reeling from Trump tariffs, Senate Repubs gaining momentum to end them; Trump judge reinstates AP at White House...

We turn to callers for explanation of Trump's absurd trade war; Also: Court orders return of MD man disappeared to El Salvador; NC court orders possible disenfranchisement of 60k voters from LAST YEAR'S election...

So, what's their real purpose? Why wasn't Russia included? How does this idiocy end?; Also: Good news for voters from GOP-appointed federal judges in PA, TX...

Philippines' Duterte arrested for 'Crimes Against Humanity'; Trump waffles on Canadian tariffs; Wall Street continues swoon; Also: Democracy and 'disordered discord'; In Memoriam: OG blogging pioneer Kevin Drum...

Guest: Wisconsin's John Nichols of 'The Nation'; Also: New Canada PM vows fight against U.S. tariffs; Trump blocks satellite images to Ukraine...

Also: More evidence 'DOGE' is clueless; 'GNR' turns 16!; Much more!...

Also: Jonathan Simon on the Friday, February 28th 'Economic Blackout'...

Guest: Former FEC Commish Ann Ravel; Also: Admin attempts to 'delete' agency that polices Big Bank fraud; Will Trump follow court orders?...

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

More bad news for Repubs in NC; Trump/Vance 'illegal immigrant' lies in OH; Desperate GOP Electoral Vote scheme in NE; Gaming result certification in GA; Vote suppression in TX; Vote expansion in CA...

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Guest: Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo; Also: SC Senate leader blocks U.S. House gerrymandering; Primary results from WV, NE...

Guest: Brady Bradshaw of Center for Biological Diversity; Also: Inflation spiked to 3-year high in April; Dems still favored to win House, despite GOP map rigging...

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Voting rights disappearing, Jim Crow returning before our eyes in GOP-controlled state after state; Callers ring in...

THIS WEEK: The Voting Whites Act ... Iran and Iran We Go ... Happy Mother's Day! ...

Guest: Laura Peterson of Union of Concerned Scientists; Also: Trump panel calls for FEMA cuts as MS slammed by another tornado swarm...

With Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen...

Guest: Alicia Bannon of NYU's Brennan Center for Justice; Also: Primary and special election results in OH, IN, MI...

Also: 'Project Deadlock' in Strait of Hormuz as Admin pretends ill-fated, unlawful, continuing Iran War is over; The conflict's very real, if ironic, upside...

With Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen...

Guest: Harold Meyerson of 'The American Prospect'; Also: GOP states scramble to write Black districts out of existence; A warning for CA vote-by-mail voters...

Trump-allied GOP opponent lying about progressive billionaire's proposal to end state's corporate 'property transfer loophole'...

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