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‘Enough is Enough’: Yet Another Major Oil Disaster Fouls California Coastline: ‘BradCast’ 10/4/2021

Guest: Laura Deehan of Environment California on SoCal pipeline rupture that spilled at least 126,000 gallons of crude; Also: GOP economic terrorism on 'debt ceiling'; Callers on all of the above...

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10/4/2021 -
6:25 pm PT

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Dem ‘Sausage Making’ Becomes ‘Logjam’: ‘BradCast’ 9/30/2021

Bill to keep U.S. government open (for two more months) gets passed, but the three more difficult and critical bills remain blocked by obstructionists with economic disaster and Biden agenda hanging in the balance...

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9/30/2021 -
6:46 pm PT

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‘A Time of Intensity’: ‘BradCast’ 9/28/2021

Biden and Congressional Dems face down a GOP hell-bent on chaos and a handful of 'moderate' Dems set on undermining the Build Back Better agenda; Also: Is the electric vehicle inflection point finally here?...

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9/28/2021 -
6:29 pm PT

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‘The Whole Thing Was a Grift’: A Postmortem for Cyber Ninjas’ Spectacularly Failed AZ ‘Audit’: ‘BradCast’ 9/27/2021

Guest: Maricopa 'audit' insider and 'bamboo guy' John Brakey of AUDIT-USA; Also: Congressional GOP pushing the U.S. government toward default and global economic disaster...

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Brad Friedman,
9/27/2021 -
6:39 pm PT

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Exclusive: Cyber Ninjas’ AZ ‘Audit’ Finds Biden Beat Trump by MORE Than Originally Certified: ‘BradCast’ 9/23/2021

Controversial partisan hand-count in Maricopa County also found 2020 margin increased for Dem over Repub in U.S. Senate race; Plus: GOP Senate now threatening to force unprecedented default on U.S. debt...

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Brad Friedman,
9/23/2021 -
5:16 pm PT

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Ornstein: Nation in ‘Deep, Deep, Deep Trouble’ If Dems Fail to Pass Voting Rights, Biden Agenda: ‘BradCast’ 9/22/2021

Guest: Congressional historian and author Norman Ornstein of AEI on why he believes Dems will both reform the filibuster and pass a transformative Build Back Better budget reconciliation package...

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Brad Friedman,
9/22/2021 -
6:23 pm PT

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Thanks for the Death Panels, Anti-Vaxxers!: ‘BradCast’ 9/9/2021

Hospitals in GOP-leaning states begin rationing healthcare as Delta variant skyrockets, even among children (while DeSantis tries to kill them); Better news in Alaska; Good jobs numbers; DoJ sues Texas; Much more...

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Brad Friedman,
9/9/2021 -
6:36 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – August 12, 2021

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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Desi Doyen,
8/12/2021 -
10:30 am PT

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‘Facts Are Biased, Jon’: ‘The Daily Show’s’ Co-Creator on its Origins and Legacy After 25 Years: ‘BradCast’ 8/6/2021

Guest: Comedian, activist Lizz Winstead; Also: Good econ news tempered by Delta; Biden extends student debt moratorium; Listener mail...

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Brad Friedman,
8/6/2021 -
6:24 pm PT

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America’s Billionaire Tax Code Welfare Queens: ‘BradCast’ 6/11/2021

Guest: 'Jackpot' author Michael Mechanic; Also: Trump's politicized DoJ spied on Dems in unprecedented violation of Separation of Powers...

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Brad Friedman,
6/11/2021 -
6:30 pm PT

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Yes, We Really Can Have Nice Things: ‘BradCast’ 5/25/2021

Guest host Nicole Sandler with economist, author and Modern Monetary proponent Stephanie Kelton...

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Nicole Sandler,
5/25/2021 -
3:59 pm PT

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With Reaganesque Optimism, Biden’s Address Signals End of Reagan Era: ‘BradCast’ 4/29/2021

Guests: Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Pro Left Podcast's 'Driftglass'...

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Brad Friedman,
4/29/2021 -
5:46 pm PT

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Dems Must Use Progressive Policies to Shift the Balance of Political Power: ‘BradCast’ 4/27/2021

Guest: CUNY's Deepak Bhargava; Also: Biden raises fed contractor min. wage to $15/hr; Fox 'News' tosses new 'red meat' lies to gullible viewers...

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Brad Friedman,
4/27/2021 -
6:14 pm PT

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And Now, Not a Moment Too Soon, The American Jobs Plan: ‘BradCast’ 3/31/2021

Guest: The American Prospect's David Dayen; Also: U.S. Capitol Police officers sue Trump over insurrection; Dominion Voting Systems' legal team hires more defamation attorneys, suggesting more lawsuits ahead...

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Brad Friedman,
3/31/2021 -
6:14 pm PT

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Koch ‘Dark Money’ Group Learns Even Repub Voters Oppose ‘Billionaires Buying Elections’: ‘BradCast’ 3/30/2021

Secret audio reveals 'conservatives' support Dems' For the People Act (H.R.1); Also: Economists giddy about Biden's infrastructure, jobs and climate plan; Third lawsuit filed against GA's new vote suppression law...

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Brad Friedman,
3/30/2021 -
6:49 pm PT

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‘A Scammer’s Treasure Trove’: DOGE Bros Stole Your Social Security Data: ‘BradCast’ 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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Week 8: Iran War Lies Continue from Sundowning Gaslighter-in-Chief: ‘BradCast’ 4/20/2026

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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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Another Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Weekend: ‘BradCast’ 4/13/2026

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Articles in Category: Economy (Page 11)

Guest: Laura Deehan of Environment California on SoCal pipeline rupture that spilled at least 126,000 gallons of crude; Also: GOP economic terrorism on 'debt ceiling'; Callers on all of the above...

Bill to keep U.S. government open (for two more months) gets passed, but the three more difficult and critical bills remain blocked by obstructionists with economic disaster and Biden agenda hanging in the balance...

Biden and Congressional Dems face down a GOP hell-bent on chaos and a handful of 'moderate' Dems set on undermining the Build Back Better agenda; Also: Is the electric vehicle inflection point finally here?...

Guest: Maricopa 'audit' insider and 'bamboo guy' John Brakey of AUDIT-USA; Also: Congressional GOP pushing the U.S. government toward default and global economic disaster...

Controversial partisan hand-count in Maricopa County also found 2020 margin increased for Dem over Repub in U.S. Senate race; Plus: GOP Senate now threatening to force unprecedented default on U.S. debt...

Guest: Congressional historian and author Norman Ornstein of AEI on why he believes Dems will both reform the filibuster and pass a transformative Build Back Better budget reconciliation package...

Hospitals in GOP-leaning states begin rationing healthcare as Delta variant skyrockets, even among children (while DeSantis tries to kill them); Better news in Alaska; Good jobs numbers; DoJ sues Texas; Much more...

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Guest: Comedian, activist Lizz Winstead; Also: Good econ news tempered by Delta; Biden extends student debt moratorium; Listener mail...

Guest: 'Jackpot' author Michael Mechanic; Also: Trump's politicized DoJ spied on Dems in unprecedented violation of Separation of Powers...

Guest host Nicole Sandler with economist, author and Modern Monetary proponent Stephanie Kelton...

Guests: Salon's Heather Digby Parton, Pro Left Podcast's 'Driftglass'...

Guest: CUNY's Deepak Bhargava; Also: Biden raises fed contractor min. wage to $15/hr; Fox 'News' tosses new 'red meat' lies to gullible viewers...

Guest: The American Prospect's David Dayen; Also: U.S. Capitol Police officers sue Trump over insurrection; Dominion Voting Systems' legal team hires more defamation attorneys, suggesting more lawsuits ahead...

Secret audio reveals 'conservatives' support Dems' For the People Act (H.R.1); Also: Economists giddy about Biden's infrastructure, jobs and climate plan; Third lawsuit filed against GA's new vote suppression law...

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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...

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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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With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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