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A Minimum Income and Maximum Infrastructure?: ‘BradCast’ 5/26/2016

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Some Good News on Voting Rights, Some Concerns About NY’s Presidential Primary: ‘BradCast’ 4/18/2016

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‘The Power of Activism’: $15 Minimum Wage Rises in CA, NY, Elsewhere: ‘BradCast’ 4/5/2016

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Remaining GOP Candidates Play Nice, Peddle Lies with CNN at Miami Debate: ‘BradCast’ 3/11/2016

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Panic in the Party!: Last Night’s Fox ‘News’ GOP Debate in Detroit: ‘BradCast’ 3/4/2016

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