Articles in Category: Kevin McCarthy

Is a Trump Criminal Trial Verdict Still Possible Before Election Day 2024?: ‘BradCast’ 12/6/2023

Guest: Former federal prosecutor Randall D. Eliason; Also: McCarthy quits Congress; U.S. files war crimes charges against Russians; Trump's fake 2020 electors settle WI lawsuit, are indicted in NV...

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12/6/2023 -
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Even SCOTUS is Rejecting the Rightwing Scheme to Kill the CFPB: ‘BradCast’ 10/4/2023

Guest: David Dayen of The American Prospect; Also: Biden forgives another $9B in student loans; Jordan, Scalise to run for Speaker; Republicans try to blame Dems for Repub removal of McCarthy...

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Brad Friedman,
10/4/2023 -
6:47 pm PT

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MCCARTHY OUSTED, GOP HOUSE IN CHAOS: ‘BradCast’ 10/3/2023

Hard right moves to vacate, Dems stay united, next steps unclear; Also: Trump gag order in NY; John Kelly confirms Trump attacks on military, vets; Milley slams former Prez as 'wannabe dictator'...

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Brad Friedman,
10/3/2023 -
6:16 pm PT

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What Scott Hall Knows, From Woman Who Taped His Coffee County, GA Phone Call ‘Confession’: ‘BradCast’ 10/2/2023

Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance; Also: Shutdown averted; CA's new Senator; Nobel prize for COVID vaccine masterminds; Trump in deeper trouble by the day...

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Brad Friedman,
10/2/2023 -
7:08 pm PT

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‘We’re Going to Have a Shutdown’ Driven by GOP ‘Lunatic Fringe’, Warns Congressional Historian: ‘BradCast’ 9/27/2023

Guest: Author, historian, political scientist Norm Ornstein; Also: Gobsmacking details from NY state fraud ruling against Trump family; Late-night shows returning!...

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Brad Friedman,
9/27/2023 -
5:52 pm PT

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NY JUDGE RULES TRUMP EMPIRE BUILT ON FRAUD IN $250M LAWSUIT: ‘BradCast’ 9/26/2023

Also: Biden joins picket line in MI; SCOTUS rejects AL gerrymander (again); Cassidy Hutchinson warns against former Prez; MUCH more...

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Brad Friedman,
9/26/2023 -
6:42 pm PT

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Don’t Get Fooled Again: ‘BradCast’ 9/19/2023

Biden, Zelenskyy fight for democracy at U.N.; House GOP in 'civil war' as government shutdown looms, impeachment scam moves forward...

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Brad Friedman,
9/19/2023 -
6:53 pm PT

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‘Winning Begets Winning’: U.S. Labor Movement Rising First Time in Decades: ‘BradCast’ 9/18/2023

Guest: UC-Santa Barbara labor historian and author, Nelson Lichtenstein...

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Brad Friedman,
9/18/2023 -
6:37 pm PT

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Inflation Reduction Act ‘Turbocharging’ U.S. Jobs, Clean Energy Manufacturing. Will Voters Notice?: ‘BradCast’ 9/13/2023

Guest: David Roberts, climate and energy journalist; Also: Senate Repubs don't think much of McCarthy's Impeachment Inquiry either...

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Brad Friedman,
9/13/2023 -
6:59 pm PT

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If Ya Can’t Beat ‘Em, Impeach ‘Em!: ‘BradCast’ 9/12/2023

Guest: John Nichols on the WI GOP's state Supreme Court impeachment threat to save their gerrymandered majorities; Also: McCarthy announces House GOP's evidence-free impeachment inquiry of President Biden...

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Brad Friedman,
9/12/2023 -
6:48 pm PT

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Florida Insurance Industry Still Collapsing Under DeSantis’ Climate Denial: ‘BradCast’ 7/19/2023

Guest: Thomas Frank of E&E News; Also: Globe continues to swelter; GOP's climate change 'solution'; Trump loses again in federal court...

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Brad Friedman,
7/19/2023 -
6:46 pm PT

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Stunningly Good News on the Voting Rights Act and Racial Gerrymandering from SCOTUS!: ‘BradCast’ 6/8/2023

Guest: Author, redistricting expert David Daley of FairVote; Also: House Republicans mutiny against House Republicans...

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Brad Friedman,
6/8/2023 -
6:26 pm PT

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Yup. Biden Won the Debt Deal and Media (Right, Left and Other) Should Help Make That Clear: ‘BradCast’ 6/5/2023

Also: New 2024 Presidential candidates; Accountability arriving for corrupt TX A.G. Paxton, conman James O'Keefe; Callers ring in on the debt deal...

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Brad Friedman,
6/5/2023 -
5:54 pm PT

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Bad Days in Court for Rightwing Extremist Yutzes: ‘BradCast’ 5/25/2023

Also: Is Biden playing 3-D chess with Repubs on the Debt Ceiling?...

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Brad Friedman,
5/25/2023 -
6:55 pm PT

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GOP Political Terrorism: ‘BradCast’ 5/23/2023

Proof that McCarthy and party couldn't care less about the debt or deficit; Also: Trump criminal woes worsen by the day; TX joins GA in new laws to undermine elections in Democratic strongholds...

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Brad Friedman,
5/23/2023 -
6:40 pm PT

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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

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

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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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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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‘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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Articles in Category: Kevin McCarthy

Guest: Former federal prosecutor Randall D. Eliason; Also: McCarthy quits Congress; U.S. files war crimes charges against Russians; Trump's fake 2020 electors settle WI lawsuit, are indicted in NV...

Guest: David Dayen of The American Prospect; Also: Biden forgives another $9B in student loans; Jordan, Scalise to run for Speaker; Republicans try to blame Dems for Repub removal of McCarthy...

Hard right moves to vacate, Dems stay united, next steps unclear; Also: Trump gag order in NY; John Kelly confirms Trump attacks on military, vets; Milley slams former Prez as 'wannabe dictator'...

Guest: Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance; Also: Shutdown averted; CA's new Senator; Nobel prize for COVID vaccine masterminds; Trump in deeper trouble by the day...

Guest: Author, historian, political scientist Norm Ornstein; Also: Gobsmacking details from NY state fraud ruling against Trump family; Late-night shows returning!...

Also: Biden joins picket line in MI; SCOTUS rejects AL gerrymander (again); Cassidy Hutchinson warns against former Prez; MUCH more...

Biden, Zelenskyy fight for democracy at U.N.; House GOP in 'civil war' as government shutdown looms, impeachment scam moves forward...

Guest: UC-Santa Barbara labor historian and author, Nelson Lichtenstein...

Guest: David Roberts, climate and energy journalist; Also: Senate Repubs don't think much of McCarthy's Impeachment Inquiry either...

Guest: John Nichols on the WI GOP's state Supreme Court impeachment threat to save their gerrymandered majorities; Also: McCarthy announces House GOP's evidence-free impeachment inquiry of President Biden...

Guest: Thomas Frank of E&E News; Also: Globe continues to swelter; GOP's climate change 'solution'; Trump loses again in federal court...

Guest: Author, redistricting expert David Daley of FairVote; Also: House Republicans mutiny against House Republicans...

Also: New 2024 Presidential candidates; Accountability arriving for corrupt TX A.G. Paxton, conman James O'Keefe; Callers ring in on the debt deal...

Also: Is Biden playing 3-D chess with Repubs on the Debt Ceiling?...

Proof that McCarthy and party couldn't care less about the debt or deficit; Also: Trump criminal woes worsen by the day; TX joins GA in new laws to undermine elections in Democratic strongholds...

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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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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...

With Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

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...

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

THIS WEEK: RIP VRA ... '86 47' by the Seashore ... Ballroom Grift ...

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