Articles in Category: Mainstream Media Failure

‘Green News Report’ – February 16, 2023

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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Desi Doyen,
2/16/2023 -
9:47 am PT

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‘Emptywheel’ Breaks Down the Latest in Both Federal Criminal Probes of Donald J. Trump: ‘BradCast’ 2/15/2023

Guest: National security and accountability journalist Marcy Wheeler...

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Brad Friedman,
2/15/2023 -
6:00 pm PT

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BIDEN WINS ‘STATE OF THE UNION’ ADDRESS: ‘BradCast’ 2/8/2023

Special Coverage of the President's ingenious, off-the-cuff GOP Rope-a-Dope and much more with guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon and Hullabaloo, and 'Driftglass' of the 'Pro Left Podcast'...

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Brad Friedman,
2/8/2023 -
4:52 pm PT

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Of Biden, Balloons and Bad Media Coverage: ‘BradCast’ 2/6/2023

Also: Turkey, Syria earthquake; Campaign finance limits raised; Koch Net to oppose Trump in 2024 primary; WI 2020 Trump campaign worked to 'fan flame' of fake fraud; Callers ring in before Tuesday's SOTU...

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Brad Friedman,
2/6/2023 -
5:55 pm PT

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‘Decisions are Imminent’ in Trump Election Fraud Probe, Says Willis in GA: ‘BradCast’ 1/24/2023

Also: Latest spate of mass shootings; Pence found classified docs at IN home, returned them; Media still failing on Trump document theft story...

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Brad Friedman,
1/24/2023 -
6:46 pm PT

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Listeners Ring in on Just About Everything. (Everywhere. All at Once.): ‘BradCast’ 1/23/2023

Or, 'All the news that's fit to fight about over our public airwaves'...from the debit limit to the Biden and Trump docs to mass shootings to insurrection accountability and much more...

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Brad Friedman,
1/23/2023 -
6:17 pm PT

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Transparency and Public Oversight to the Rescue: ‘BradCast’ 1/12/2023

Hand-count of 2020 Presidential race in PA county appears to confirm original tally; Also: Garland taps Special Counsel in Biden docs case; Trump continues to obstruct justice in his stolen documents case...

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Brad Friedman,
1/12/2023 -
6:12 pm PT

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The Fake GOP ‘Red Wave’ and Real Cost of 2022’s Skewed Partisan Polling: ‘BradCast’ 1/4/2023

Guest: Data researcher Tom Bonier of TargetSmart; Also: Hilarious Republican failure to select a House Speaker continues into Day 2...

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Brad Friedman,
1/4/2023 -
5:59 pm PT

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All State-Funded Media is Not Created Equally: ‘BradCast’ 12/5/2022

Guest: Voice of America's former WH House Bureau Chief, Steve Herman, live in studio; Also: New flu, COVID surge; Russia's latest offensive in Ukraine; Trump calls for 'termination' of U.S. Constitution...

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Brad Friedman,
12/5/2022 -
7:11 pm PT

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ELECTION 2022: Voters Turn AZ ‘Blue’ as America Chose Progressivism Over Authoritarianism: ‘BradCast’ 11/15/2022

Guest: Progressive journalist, author, John Nichols of 'The Nation'...

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Brad Friedman,
11/15/2022 -
5:30 pm PT

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ELECTION 2022: The Guy Whose Data Analysis Was Right on Why Media Got It So Wrong (Again): ‘BradCast’ 11/11/2022

Guest: Tom Bonier of TargetSmart; Also: Fox 'News' 'red wave' buffoonery; Latest results on Sen, Guv, SoS and A.G. races from AZ, NV...

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Brad Friedman,
11/11/2022 -
6:28 pm PT

3 Comments

ELECTION 2022: Worst Red Wave Ever! (or, BEST Red Wave Ever?): ‘BradCast’ 11/9/2022

Conventional wisdom and corporate media proven wrong. Again.; Also: Big midterm wins, losses, surprises as voters hold the line for democracy, Congressional majorities remain up in the air...

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Brad Friedman,
11/9/2022 -
6:17 pm PT

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ELECTION DAY 2022: Media’s Dangerous Thumb on the Scale and Costly Vote System Failures: ‘BradCast’ 11/8/2022

Media lends GOP a hand; Tabulator failures in NJ and AZ, very different responses; Touchscreen vote disenfranchisement in TX; Much more...

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Brad Friedman,
11/8/2022 -
5:02 pm PT

1 Comment

Even Slavery is on the Ballot This Year in 5 States: ‘BradCast’ 11/1/2022

Guest: Theeda Murphy of No Exceptions Prison Collective; Also: Corrupt SCOTUS helps Trump on tax returns, Graham on GA testimony...

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Brad Friedman,
11/1/2022 -
6:01 pm PT

2 Comments

‘Media Should be Partisan for Democracy’ in 2022, Argues Media Reformer: ‘BradCast’ 10/26/2022

Guest: Brian Hansbury of Media and Democracy Project; Also: Jon Stewart calls AZ A.G. out for 2020 lies; Republican PA-SEN write-in candidate drops out to endorse Democrat Fetterman...

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Brad Friedman,
10/26/2022 -
6:42 pm PT

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

Guest: Redistricting expert Dan Vicuña of Common Cause; Also: Comey's dumb new indictment; E. Jean Carroll wins again; More new lows for Trump approval...

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

Guest: Jay Willis of Balls and Strikes; Also: Dem takes polling lead for U.S. Senate in TX as Repubs brace for 'sour, ugly, bad, bleak' midterm elections...

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‘Green News Report’ – April 28, 2026

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

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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Sunday ‘So Much Winning’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Punch Drunk ... Kash Poor ... Forever War ... The Shadow Docket Knows! ...

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So Much Losing: ‘BradCast’ 4/23/2026

In Iran, in public opinion, at the ballot box, in the courtroom...

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4/23/2026 |
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‘Green News Report’ – April 23, 2026

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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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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4/22/2026 |
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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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4/21/2026 |
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‘Green News Report’ – April 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...

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Sunday ‘WWJD?’ Toons

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

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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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4/16/2026 |
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‘Green News Report’ – April 16, 2026

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Articles in Category: Mainstream Media Failure

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Guest: National security and accountability journalist Marcy Wheeler...

Special Coverage of the President's ingenious, off-the-cuff GOP Rope-a-Dope and much more with guests Heather Digby Parton of Salon and Hullabaloo, and 'Driftglass' of the 'Pro Left Podcast'...

Also: Turkey, Syria earthquake; Campaign finance limits raised; Koch Net to oppose Trump in 2024 primary; WI 2020 Trump campaign worked to 'fan flame' of fake fraud; Callers ring in before Tuesday's SOTU...

Also: Latest spate of mass shootings; Pence found classified docs at IN home, returned them; Media still failing on Trump document theft story...

Or, 'All the news that's fit to fight about over our public airwaves'...from the debit limit to the Biden and Trump docs to mass shootings to insurrection accountability and much more...

Hand-count of 2020 Presidential race in PA county appears to confirm original tally; Also: Garland taps Special Counsel in Biden docs case; Trump continues to obstruct justice in his stolen documents case...

Guest: Data researcher Tom Bonier of TargetSmart; Also: Hilarious Republican failure to select a House Speaker continues into Day 2...

Guest: Voice of America's former WH House Bureau Chief, Steve Herman, live in studio; Also: New flu, COVID surge; Russia's latest offensive in Ukraine; Trump calls for 'termination' of U.S. Constitution...

Guest: Progressive journalist, author, John Nichols of 'The Nation'...

Guest: Tom Bonier of TargetSmart; Also: Fox 'News' 'red wave' buffoonery; Latest results on Sen, Guv, SoS and A.G. races from AZ, NV...

Conventional wisdom and corporate media proven wrong. Again.; Also: Big midterm wins, losses, surprises as voters hold the line for democracy, Congressional majorities remain up in the air...

Media lends GOP a hand; Tabulator failures in NJ and AZ, very different responses; Touchscreen vote disenfranchisement in TX; Much more...

Guest: Theeda Murphy of No Exceptions Prison Collective; Also: Corrupt SCOTUS helps Trump on tax returns, Graham on GA testimony...

Guest: Brian Hansbury of Media and Democracy Project; Also: Jon Stewart calls AZ A.G. out for 2020 lies; Republican PA-SEN write-in candidate drops out to endorse Democrat Fetterman...

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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...

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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

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