KPFK ‘BradCast’: The CBS ’60 Minutes’ Benghazi ‘Train Wreck’; Lessons From Election Day 2013

Guests: Media Matters' Eric Boehlert; Act Blue's Howie Klein...

Share article:

This week on the KPFK/Pacifica Radio BradCast, I was joined by Eric Boehlert of MediaMatters.org to discuss: a) The serious questions about CBS’ 60 Minutes “train wreck” on Benghazi and the media’s dreadful double-standard in comparison to the reaction to the Dan Rather/George W. Bush Air National Guard story from 2004 b) Media failure in reporting on “Obamacare” c) The double-standard at Fox “News” in covering the alleged “pissed-off patriot” who shot up LAX Airport last week and d) Rand Paul’s plagiarism disaster.

Then, I was joined by the great Howie Klein of DownWithTyranny.com and the Blue America PAC to discuss the various progressive victories from Tuesday’s elections (and a few of the failures), as well as concerns about the still incredibly close, 100% unverifiable Attorney General race in Virginia and its likely “recount”.

Plus, Desi Doyen joined us as usual for the latest Green News Report. Enjoy the show!

Download MP3 or listen online below [appx. 58 mins]…

The BradCast with Brad Friedman 11/6/2013
KPFK ‘BradCast’: The CBS ’60 Minutes’ Benghazi ‘Train Wreck’; Lessons From Election Day 2013  |  Guests: Media Matters' Eric Boehlert; Act Blue's Howie Klein...   Â· · · · ·   KPFK ‘BradCast’: The CBS ’60 Minutes’ Benghazi ‘Train Wreck’; Lessons From Election Day 2013  |  Guests: Media Matters' Eric Boehlert; Act Blue's Howie Klein...
0:00 0:00
Download Episode Subscribe RSS/Podcast

Share article:

Reader Comments on

KPFK ‘BradCast’: The CBS ’60 Minutes’ Benghazi ‘Train Wreck’; Lessons From Election Day 2013

No Comments yet.

(Comments are now closed.)


Thanks to you, The BRAD BLOG has been trouble-making and muckraking for … 22 YEARS!!!

Please help The BRAD BLOG, BradCast and Green News Report remain independent and 100% reader and listener supported in our 23rd YEAR!!!

ONE TIME
any amount...

MONTHLY
any amount...

OR VIA SNAIL MAIL
Make check out to...
Brad Friedman / BRAD BLOG
7095 Hollywood Blvd., #594
Los Angeles, CA 90028

RECENT POSTS

So Much Losing: ‘BradCast’ 4/23/2026

In Iran, in public opinion, at the ballot box, in the courtroom...

‘Green News Report’ – April 23, 2026

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

‘A Scammer’s Treasure Trove’: DOGE Bros Stole Your Social Security Data: ‘BradCast’ 4/22/2026

Guest: Nancy Altman of Social Security Works; Also: 'Yes', Virginia, there is a new U.S. House map! (For now)...

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...

‘Green News Report’ – April 21, 2026

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Week 8: Iran War Lies Continue from Sundowning Gaslighter-in-Chief: ‘BradCast’ 4/20/2026

Also: Approval rating plummets; More Dem overperformance in NJ; VA voters voting; CA primary election chaos; Callers ring in...

Sunday ‘WWJD?’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Paging Dr. Jesus ... Strait Outta Hormuz ... It's What's for Dinner ...

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...

‘Green News Report’ – April 16, 2026

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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...

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...

‘Green News Report’ – April 14, 2026

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

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

Vance fails in Iran; Hungary defeats its autocratic leader; Trump attacks the Pope, depicts himself as Jesus; Swalwell crashes and burns...

Sunday ‘Mission Accomp…’ Toons

THIS WEEK: So Much Winning! ... Melania's Helpful Reminder ... J.D. on the Job! ...

MAGA Buckles: ‘BradCast’ 4/9/2026

Iran War, broken promises, growing failures turning MAGA media elite, social network supporters, red state Republicans against Trump; Also: Majority now support impeachment; More insider Polymarket paydays...

About Brad Friedman...

Brad is an independent investigative journalist, blogger and broadcaster. Full Bio & Testimonials… Media Appearance Archive… Articles & Editorials Elsewhere… Contact…

He has contributed chapters to these books…
…And is featured in these documentary films…

BRAD BLOG ON THE AIR!

THE BRADCAST on KPFK/Pacifica Radio Network (90.7FM Los Angeles, 98.7FM Santa Barbara, 93.7FM N. San Diego and nationally on many other affiliate stations! ALSO VIA PODCAST: RSS/XML feed | Pandora | TuneInApple Podcasts/iTunesiHeartAmazon Music

GREEN NEWS REPORT, nationally syndicated, with new episodes on Tuesday and Thursday. ALSO VIA PODCAST: RSS/XML feed | Pandora | TuneInApple Podcasts/iTunesiHeartAmazon Music

Media Appearance Archives…

AD
CONTENT

ADDITIONAL STUFF

Brad Friedman/
The BRAD BLOG Named...

Buzz Flash's 'Wings of Justice' Honoree
Project Censored 2010 Award Recipient
The 2008 Weblog Awards