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RFK Jr.’s War on the Science of Public Health: ‘BradCast’ 9/4/2025

Guest: Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious disease and public health expert; Also: Trump escalates his (and fossil fuel industry's) War on Climate Science...

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Brad Friedman,
9/4/2025 -
6:13 pm PT

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While We Were Out: ‘BradCast’ 9/2/2025

We're back! With (almost) everything we missed (and/or wish we had) over the past week during our end-of-Summer break!...

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Brad Friedman,
9/2/2025 -
5:41 pm PT

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It’s Not About the Rule of Law, It’s About Authoritarian Control: ‘BradCast’ 8/12/2025

More on CDC shooting; Trump frees ax-murderer from prison, threatens to send more U.S. troops to U.S. cities; Judge nixes DOJ's Epstein 'diversion'; Texas doubles down on attempted election rigging...

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Brad Friedman,
8/12/2025 -
6:56 pm PT

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After Vaccine Cancellations, Shooting at CDC, Fired Health Officials Want RFK Jr.’s Resignation: ‘BradCast’ 8/11/2025

Guest: Aryn Melton Backus, formerly of CDC, now of 'Fired But Fighting': Israel targets Gaza journalists; Trump deploys Nat'l Guard to DC...

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Brad Friedman,
8/11/2025 -
6:24 pm PT

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Plane Corruption and the Future of the DOJ: ‘BradCast’ 5/14/2025

Guest: Randall D. Eliason, former Chief of DOJ's Public Corruption section; Also: Good election and Trump Admin accountability news...

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Brad Friedman,
5/14/2025 -
6:30 pm PT

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Federal Judge Dismisses Long-Running Challenge to Georgia’s Unverifiable, Insecure Voting System: ‘BradCast’ 4/1/2025

Guest: Plaintiff Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance; Also: Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA; Booker highlights Trump authoritarianism in record-breaking U.S. Senate 'filibuster'...

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Brad Friedman,
4/1/2025 -
6:31 pm PT

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‘You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ‘Til It’s Gone’: Trump/Musk Gutting of Government Continues: ‘BradCast’ 2/18/2025

Indiscriminate mass firings, critical services endangered, laws violated, as even senior Trump-appointed 'acting' officials resign in protest...

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Brad Friedman,
2/18/2025 -
6:37 pm PT

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Global Health Menace Becomes U.S. Health Chief; Also: DOJ’s Thursday Afternoon Massacre: ‘BradCast’ 2/13/2025

Repubs confirm RFK, Jr. to HHS; Six top DoJ officials (so far) resign in defiance of order to drop charges against NYC Mayor; MUCH MORE...

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Brad Friedman,
2/13/2025 -
7:31 pm PT

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Some Trump/Musk ‘Shutdowns’, ‘Pauses’ and ‘Freezes’ You Haven’t Heard as Much About: ‘BradCast’ 2/6/2025

Guest: Author, financial journalist David Dayen on the CFPB, NLRB shutdowns; Also: Bird flu spreading amid CDC, USDA communications, research 'pause'; Racist Musk DOGE Bro at Treasury resigns...

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Brad Friedman,
2/6/2025 -
6:45 pm PT

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‘You’re Not Overwhelmed. You’re Under Attack.’: ‘BradCast’ 2/3/2025

Unlawful Trump political firings at DOJ, FBI; Critical CDC databases gone; USAID offices taken over, shut down, employees locked out; Musk takes over Treasury Dept. payment system for entire U.S...

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Brad Friedman,
2/3/2025 -
6:28 pm PT

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Trump Admin Attempts to Usurp Congressional Budget Authority: ‘BradCast’ 1/28/2025

After 'pausing' medical research grants and ending work between CDC and WHO, chaos reigns in D.C. as new White House memo unlawfully mandates immediate 'freeze' of more than $3 trillion in federal spending...

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Brad Friedman,
1/28/2025 -
7:23 pm PT

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‘Green News Report’ – April 25, 2024

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4/25/2024 -
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Reagan’s Big Government Gift to Big Pharma is Still Giving and Still Killing: ‘BradCast’ 9/16/2022

Guest: Ernest A. Canning on that and CA's big step toward socialized medications; Also: Trump's election theft effort on GA prosecutor's mind; GOP Senate nom no longer an election denier (now that he won the nomination); Patagonia gives away the company to save the planet...

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Brad Friedman,
9/16/2022 -
6:35 pm PT

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As COVID Continues, Reagan’s Gift to Big Pharma is Still Endangering Global Health

Dismantling pharmaceutical monopolies begins with repealing his 1987 Executive Order giveaway...

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Ernest A. Canning,
9/14/2022 -
11:05 am PT

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DeSantis Helped Kill Thousands in Florida (and Other Unfortunately Continuing COVID Facts): ‘BradCast’ 4/26/2022

Don't be afraid to keep your mask on! Also: Twitter bans climate change denialist ads. Will 'free speech absolutist' Musk keep the ban in place?...

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Brad Friedman,
4/26/2022 -
6:48 pm PT

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

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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

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

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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’

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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: CDC

Guest: Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious disease and public health expert; Also: Trump escalates his (and fossil fuel industry's) War on Climate Science...

We're back! With (almost) everything we missed (and/or wish we had) over the past week during our end-of-Summer break!...

More on CDC shooting; Trump frees ax-murderer from prison, threatens to send more U.S. troops to U.S. cities; Judge nixes DOJ's Epstein 'diversion'; Texas doubles down on attempted election rigging...

Guest: Aryn Melton Backus, formerly of CDC, now of 'Fired But Fighting': Israel targets Gaza journalists; Trump deploys Nat'l Guard to DC...

Guest: Randall D. Eliason, former Chief of DOJ's Public Corruption section; Also: Good election and Trump Admin accountability news...

Guest: Plaintiff Marilyn Marks of Coalition for Good Governance; Also: Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA; Booker highlights Trump authoritarianism in record-breaking U.S. Senate 'filibuster'...

Indiscriminate mass firings, critical services endangered, laws violated, as even senior Trump-appointed 'acting' officials resign in protest...

Repubs confirm RFK, Jr. to HHS; Six top DoJ officials (so far) resign in defiance of order to drop charges against NYC Mayor; MUCH MORE...

Guest: Author, financial journalist David Dayen on the CFPB, NLRB shutdowns; Also: Bird flu spreading amid CDC, USDA communications, research 'pause'; Racist Musk DOGE Bro at Treasury resigns...

Unlawful Trump political firings at DOJ, FBI; Critical CDC databases gone; USAID offices taken over, shut down, employees locked out; Musk takes over Treasury Dept. payment system for entire U.S...

After 'pausing' medical research grants and ending work between CDC and WHO, chaos reigns in D.C. as new White House memo unlawfully mandates immediate 'freeze' of more than $3 trillion in federal spending...

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Guest: Ernest A. Canning on that and CA's big step toward socialized medications; Also: Trump's election theft effort on GA prosecutor's mind; GOP Senate nom no longer an election denier (now that he won the nomination); Patagonia gives away the company to save the planet...

Dismantling pharmaceutical monopolies begins with repealing his 1987 Executive Order giveaway...

Don't be afraid to keep your mask on! Also: Twitter bans climate change denialist ads. Will 'free speech absolutist' Musk keep the ban in place?...

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

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