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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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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!...

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'...

‘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?...

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...

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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