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Former Evangelical Explains How to Crack the ‘Faith’ of Trump Supporters: ‘BradCast’ 3/27/2017

Guest: Frank Schaeffer on what Dems must do to win again; Also: U.S. civilian massacres explode in Middle East; NC paying high price for anti-LGBT law; ND pipeline leak much worse than previously known...

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3/27/2017 -
6:02 pm PT

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Now Journos Can’t Hear the Lies in Person: ‘BradCast’ 2/24/2017

Guest host Angie Coiro with Scott Dworkin on #TrumpLeaks; Jonathan Martin on breaking away from Dems; Joel Baum on transgender kids...

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Angie Coiro,
2/24/2017 -
6:08 pm PT

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Alt-Right is Left, Women Hate Women – Alt-Reality at CPAC: ‘BradCast’ 2/23/2017

Guest host Angie Coiro with guest Peter Montgomery of Right Wing Watch...

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Angie Coiro,
2/23/2017 -
7:58 pm PT

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Maximum Damage By Day One: ‘BradCast’ 1/23/2017

Guest host Angie Coiro with guest Amisha Upadhyaya on effective, manageable activism; Plus: Orwell in High School...

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Angie Coiro,
1/23/2017 -
6:46 pm PT

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The Trump Twilight Zone: ‘BradCast’ 1/16/2017

Shame and scandal before new Admin even takes office; Plus: Guest Fred Karger, activist and former GOP Presidential candidate, charges Comcast blocking new anti-Mormon ad in Utah at behest of LDS Church...

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Brad Friedman,
1/16/2017 -
6:06 pm PT

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Imagine the US Without California. Plenty of Californians Are: ‘BradCast’ 12/30/2016

AND Fake News vs Bad Journalism; Jeff Chang on Diversity

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Angie Coiro,
12/30/2016 -
5:40 pm PT

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How Progressives Can Expand Democracy NOW (Even in the Trump Years!): ‘BradCast’ 12/22/2016

Guest: Univ of Chicago's Daniel Nichanian on proactive, state-by-state measures that Democrats can and must take to expand voting rights...

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Brad Friedman,
12/22/2016 -
4:55 pm PT

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Avalanche of Lies: The Pence/Kaine VP Debate: ‘BradCast’ 10/5/2016

Guests: Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Crooks And Liars' John Amato...

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Brad Friedman,
10/5/2016 -
5:20 pm PT

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Ailes Out, Cruz Booed, and a World on Edge With ‘President Trump’: ‘BradCast’ 7/21/2016

Guest: Longtime GOP campaign consultant and 2012 Presidential candidate Fred Karger from Cleveland...

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Brad Friedman,
7/21/2016 -
5:36 pm PT

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Clueless GOPers; Hillary Poll Plummet; Court-Ordered Presidential Election Do-Over: ‘BradCast’ 7/13/2016

Guest: Attorney Ernest Canning on how the mere possibility of fraud was enough to overturn Austria's recent national election...

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Brad Friedman,
7/13/2016 -
5:32 pm PT

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Hillary Off the Hook, On the Road, Up Against It: ‘BradCast’ 7/5/2016

Plus: Van Jones warns 'complacent, smug Left' Trump 'likely' to win, and much more news from over the holiday break and ever since...

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Brad Friedman,
7/5/2016 -
5:43 pm PT

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‘Relax! Trump Can’t Win!’ (You Sure About That?): ‘BradCast’ 6/30/2016

Guest: Historian Jon Wiener of The Nation and KPFK on why believes Democrats have little to worry about this November...

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Brad Friedman,
6/30/2016 -
6:47 pm PT

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Was Orlando Really the ‘Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. History?’: ‘BradCast’ 6/21/2016

Guest: USC historian Ariela J. Gross | ALSO: Disastrous fundraising numbers for Trump; New polls; And our 700th 'Green News Report'...

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Brad Friedman,
6/21/2016 -
5:47 pm PT

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Bullets and Ballots: ‘BradCast’ 6/15/2016

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Brad Friedman,
6/15/2016 -
5:40 pm PT

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‘An Act of Terror and Hate’: How the NRA and GOP Fought to Help Assure the Orlando Massacre: ‘BradCast’ 6/13/2016

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Brad Friedman,
6/13/2016 -
5:39 pm PT

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‘86 47’ or ‘Weekend at Donnie’s’: ‘BradCast’ 4/30/2026

Guests: Heather Digby Parton of Salon, 'Driftglass' of 'Pro Left Podcast' on the SCOTUS VRA ruling and fallout, the ballroom, Iran, Comey, Kimmel and much more!...

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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

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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So Much Losing: ‘BradCast’ 4/23/2026

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‘Green News Report’ – April 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

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Guest: Frank Schaeffer on what Dems must do to win again; Also: U.S. civilian massacres explode in Middle East; NC paying high price for anti-LGBT law; ND pipeline leak much worse than previously known...

Guest host Angie Coiro with Scott Dworkin on #TrumpLeaks; Jonathan Martin on breaking away from Dems; Joel Baum on transgender kids...

Guest host Angie Coiro with guest Peter Montgomery of Right Wing Watch...

Guest host Angie Coiro with guest Amisha Upadhyaya on effective, manageable activism; Plus: Orwell in High School...

Shame and scandal before new Admin even takes office; Plus: Guest Fred Karger, activist and former GOP Presidential candidate, charges Comcast blocking new anti-Mormon ad in Utah at behest of LDS Church...

AND Fake News vs Bad Journalism; Jeff Chang on Diversity

GUEST HOSTED BY ANGIE COIRO

Guest: Univ of Chicago's Daniel Nichanian on proactive, state-by-state measures that Democrats can and must take to expand voting rights...

Guests: Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Crooks And Liars' John Amato...

Guest: Longtime GOP campaign consultant and 2012 Presidential candidate Fred Karger from Cleveland...

Guest: Attorney Ernest Canning on how the mere possibility of fraud was enough to overturn Austria's recent national election...

Plus: Van Jones warns 'complacent, smug Left' Trump 'likely' to win, and much more news from over the holiday break and ever since...

Guest: Historian Jon Wiener of The Nation and KPFK on why believes Democrats have little to worry about this November...

Guest: USC historian Ariela J. Gross | ALSO: Disastrous fundraising numbers for Trump; New polls; And our 700th 'Green News Report'...

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