Articles in Category: ‘Tea Party’

‘The Most Audacious Political Heist of Our Time’: ‘BradCast’ 9/26/2016

Guest: David Daley on his new book 'RatF**ked', on how the GOP 'stole' the U.S. House majority for a decade as Dems 'fell asleep at the wheel'...

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9/26/2016 -
4:35 pm PT

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‘Blind Spot’: Lawsuit Filed Seeking End to Obama Admin Federal Land Leases to Oil, Gas Industry: ‘BradCast’ 8/31/2016

Guest: Jeremy Nichols of WildEarth Guardians | Plus: Breaking news on NC voting rights from SCOTUS and AZ, FL state primary results...

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Brad Friedman,
8/31/2016 -
5:26 pm PT

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The Ballad of Paul LePage: ‘BradCast’ 8/30/2016

Nation's dumbest Governor receives an intervention amidst racist outbursts, obscene voice mails, death threats to political opponents...

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Brad Friedman,
8/30/2016 -
5:11 pm PT

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DNC Chair Out Amid Email Hacks, Protests from Sanders Supporters; Plus: Fox ‘News’ After Ailes: ‘BradCast’ 7/25/2016

Guest: Eric Boehlert on Rightwing media after the firing of FNC's founder and propaganda mastermind amid sexual harassment charges

Plus: Another deadly heatwave; Trump gets convention 'bump'; Clinton taps Kaine for Veep...

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Brad Friedman,
7/25/2016 -
5:34 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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Broken Party; Bernie’s Message; Hillary Rising: ‘BradCast’ 6/17/2016

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Brad Friedman,
6/17/2016 -
5:05 pm PT

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NY Primary Voting Problems (Real and Fake); Prison Industrial Scam Bites MS ‘Conservatives’: ‘BradCast’ 4/19/2016

GUEST: HuffPo Washington Bureau Chief Ryan Grim...

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Brad Friedman,
4/19/2016 -
4:52 pm PT

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The Brainwashing of America: ‘BradCast’ 3/17/2016

GUEST: Documentarian Jen Senko; PLUS: GOP unraveling continues...

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Brad Friedman,
3/17/2016 -
5:55 pm PT

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America’s Rich and Founding History of ‘Democratic Socialism’: ‘BradCast’ 3/15/2016

GUEST: Author, historian Prof. Harvey J. Kaye of Univ. of WI-Green Bay

PLUS: Crucial primaries in OH, IL, MO, NC and FL; Feb. heat records 'shock' scientists...

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Brad Friedman,
3/15/2016 -
4:21 pm PT

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Donald Trump and the Dark Rise of American Authoritarianism: ‘BradCast’ 3/3/2016

GUEST: Author and UNC political scientist Jonathan Weiler...

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Brad Friedman,
3/3/2016 -
5:43 pm PT

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New Study Finds ‘Racial Resentment’ at Heart of ‘Tea Party’ Movement: ‘BradCast’ 2/11/2016

GUEST: Political science researcher Sean McElwee of Demos

ALSO: Disturbing Photo ID voter suppression in NH and elsewhere; OR militia standoff finally over; Massive Porter Ranch, CA natural gas leak finally stopped...

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Brad Friedman,
2/11/2016 -
4:56 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – February 2, 2016

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Desi Doyen,
2/2/2016 -
10:29 am PT

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How Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s ‘Emergency Manager’ Tyranny Doomed the City of Flint, MI: ‘BradCast’ 1/21/2016

GUEST: Novelist, father, Flint resident Connor Coyne

PLUS: GOP bigwigs choose Trump over Cruz; Bernie surges in IA; Vets blast Palin; More...

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Brad Friedman,
1/21/2016 -
5:11 pm PT

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‘Catastrophic’ New Fees by ‘Big Government’ Republicans Destroy Solar Industry, Jobs in NV: ‘BradCast’ 1/14/2016

GUEST: Lauren Randall of Sunrun and Alliance for Solar Choice

PLUS: Martin O'Malley, Iowa kingmaker?; Koch Bros. empire built on Nazi money; MORE...

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Brad Friedman,
1/14/2016 -
4:30 pm PT

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Liars and ‘Tyrants’ and Fears, Oh My! (Or, the Week in Wingnuttery): ‘BradCast’ 1/8/2016

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Brad Friedman,
1/8/2016 -
5:24 pm PT

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More GOP Vote Rigging Underway. Hey, Maryland Dems! Time to Get Crackin’!: ‘BradCast’ 5/14/2026

Also: GA GOP rigs Atlanta D.A. elections; MT's new voter suppression law nixed by state court; Much more...

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Do Dems Have the Courage Required to Restore and Reform American Democracy? (Do You?): ‘BradCast’ 5/13/2026

Guest: Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo; Also: SC Senate leader blocks U.S. House gerrymandering; Primary results from WV, NE...

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Offshore Oil Rig Fire in SoCal a Preview of Trump’s NEXT Huge Failure: ‘BradCast’ 5/12/2026

Guest: Brady Bradshaw of Center for Biological Diversity; Also: Inflation spiked to 3-year high in April; Dems still favored to win House, despite GOP map rigging...

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Virginia Supremes Void Special Election on Redistricting Referendum in Huge Gift to Vote Rigging GOP: ‘BradCast’ 5/11/2026

Voting rights disappearing, Jim Crow returning before our eyes in GOP-controlled state after state; Callers ring in...

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Sunday ‘Redlining Democracy’ Toons

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Repubs Seek Immunity Law for Big Oil; White South Rising Again After SCOTUS Ruling: ‘BradCast’ 5/7/2026

Guest: Laura Peterson of Union of Concerned Scientists; Also: Trump panel calls for FEMA cuts as MS slammed by another tornado swarm...

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‘Green News Report’ – May 7, 2026

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Time to Reform our Illegitimate Supreme Court: ‘BradCast’ 5/6/2026

Guest: Alicia Bannon of NYU's Brennan Center for Justice; Also: Primary and special election results in OH, IN, MI...

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The Corrupt Hypocrisy of SCOTUS’ VRA Ruling in the Middle of Primary Election Season: ‘BradCast’ 5/5/2026

Also: 'Project Deadlock' in Strait of Hormuz as Admin pretends ill-fated, unlawful, continuing Iran War is over; The conflict's very real, if ironic, upside...

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Billionaires Spending Millions to Fight Against, Lie to Voters About CA’s Proposed, One-Time Billionaires Tax: ‘BradCast’ 5/4/2026

Guest: Harold Meyerson of 'The American Prospect'; Also: GOP states scramble to write Black districts out of existence; A warning for CA vote-by-mail voters...

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Steyer Facing Deceptive Fire in CA Gubernatorial Race for Call to Eliminate ‘Trump Loophole’

Trump-allied GOP opponent lying about progressive billionaire's proposal to end state's corporate 'property transfer loophole'...

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Articles in Category: ‘Tea Party’

Guest: David Daley on his new book 'RatF**ked', on how the GOP 'stole' the U.S. House majority for a decade as Dems 'fell asleep at the wheel'...

Guest: Jeremy Nichols of WildEarth Guardians | Plus: Breaking news on NC voting rights from SCOTUS and AZ, FL state primary results...

Nation's dumbest Governor receives an intervention amidst racist outbursts, obscene voice mails, death threats to political opponents...

Guest: Eric Boehlert on Rightwing media after the firing of FNC's founder and propaganda mastermind amid sexual harassment charges

Plus: Another deadly heatwave; Trump gets convention 'bump'; Clinton taps Kaine for Veep...

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

GUEST: HuffPo Washington Bureau Chief Ryan Grim...

GUEST: Documentarian Jen Senko; PLUS: GOP unraveling continues...

GUEST: Author, historian Prof. Harvey J. Kaye of Univ. of WI-Green Bay

PLUS: Crucial primaries in OH, IL, MO, NC and FL; Feb. heat records 'shock' scientists...

GUEST: Author and UNC political scientist Jonathan Weiler...

GUEST: Political science researcher Sean McElwee of Demos

ALSO: Disturbing Photo ID voter suppression in NH and elsewhere; OR militia standoff finally over; Massive Porter Ranch, CA natural gas leak finally stopped...

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

GUEST: Novelist, father, Flint resident Connor Coyne

PLUS: GOP bigwigs choose Trump over Cruz; Bernie surges in IA; Vets blast Palin; More...

GUEST: Lauren Randall of Sunrun and Alliance for Solar Choice

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Guest: Kate Riga of Talking Points Memo; Also: SC Senate leader blocks U.S. House gerrymandering; Primary results from WV, NE...

Guest: Brady Bradshaw of Center for Biological Diversity; Also: Inflation spiked to 3-year high in April; Dems still favored to win House, despite GOP map rigging...

With Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen...

Voting rights disappearing, Jim Crow returning before our eyes in GOP-controlled state after state; Callers ring in...

THIS WEEK: The Voting Whites Act ... Iran and Iran We Go ... Happy Mother's Day! ...

Guest: Laura Peterson of Union of Concerned Scientists; Also: Trump panel calls for FEMA cuts as MS slammed by another tornado swarm...

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Guest: Alicia Bannon of NYU's Brennan Center for Justice; Also: Primary and special election results in OH, IN, MI...

Also: 'Project Deadlock' in Strait of Hormuz as Admin pretends ill-fated, unlawful, continuing Iran War is over; The conflict's very real, if ironic, upside...

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Guest: Harold Meyerson of 'The American Prospect'; Also: GOP states scramble to write Black districts out of existence; A warning for CA vote-by-mail voters...

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